World's Oldest Pets, Livestock & Other Captive Animals
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Methuselah - an Australian lungfish who's been living at a California aquarium since 1938 - is believed to be the oldest specimen of the species and oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
FULL STORY: https://apnews.com/article/science-...sh-australia-40b57f6ac79c0318f370297c80e71ab2
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Wain - a wombat in a Japanese zoo - has been Guinness-certified as the world's oldest wombat at age 33.
FULL STORY (With Video): https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/02/11/japan-Guinness-World-Records-oldest-wombat/4561644607598/
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In case you were wondering about the oldest dog in the world (and the oldest known dog ever) ...
FULL STORY (With Video): https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/04/15/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-dog-living/9401650047044/
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Not so fast ... A South Carolina chihuahua has now been certified as the oldest known living dog.
FULL STORY: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/0...ords-oldest-dog-living-Pebbles/4971653588331/
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Elvis - resident of an Idaho zoo - was recently feted on what was believed to be his 60th birthday. This would make Elvis the oldest known member of his species.
FULL STORY: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/0...-monkey-might-be-worlds-oldest/2681657138561/
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A Colorado dog named Gino has been Guinness-certified as the world's oldest ...
FULL STORY: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/1...ds-oldest-dog-living-Gino-Wolf/7581669143966/
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A 26-year-old cat in the UK has been Guinness certified as the world's oldest ...
FULL STORY: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/1...ords-oldest-cat-living-Flossie/6641669650454/
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He's lived a woof life.
A 30-year-old Portuguese dog has been named as the world's oldest ever by Guinness World Records - beating a record that stood for a century.
Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo - a breed that has an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
The previous oldest dog ever was Australia's Bluey, who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months.
As of 1 February, Bobi was 30 years and 226 days old, and is said to be doing well for his age.
His grand old age has been validated by the Portuguese government's pet database, which is managed by the National Union of Veterinarians, according to Guinness World Records.
He has lived his whole life with the Costa family in the village of Conqueiros, near Portugal's west coast, after being born with three siblings in an outbuilding.
Leonel Costa, who was eight years old at the time, said his parents had too many animals and had to put the puppies down, but Bobi escaped. ...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64507336
A 30-year-old Portuguese dog has been named as the world's oldest ever by Guinness World Records - beating a record that stood for a century.
Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo - a breed that has an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
The previous oldest dog ever was Australia's Bluey, who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months.
As of 1 February, Bobi was 30 years and 226 days old, and is said to be doing well for his age.
His grand old age has been validated by the Portuguese government's pet database, which is managed by the National Union of Veterinarians, according to Guinness World Records.
He has lived his whole life with the Costa family in the village of Conqueiros, near Portugal's west coast, after being born with three siblings in an outbuilding.
Leonel Costa, who was eight years old at the time, said his parents had too many animals and had to put the puppies down, but Bobi escaped. ...
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64507336
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made me cry that didSad news...
http://www.veteran-horse-society.co.uk/
PRESS RELEASE APRIL 2004
Badger ‘The Wonder Horse’
sadly dies aged 51 and takes his companion Tiny with him.
In 2003 the Veteran Horse Society discovered Badger the worlds oldest living horse aged 50. He was taken to their rehabilitation centre in Pembrokeshire, where he showed the world what an amazing and majestic horse he was and stole the hearts of all who met him. Sadly Badger has passed away peacefully at the Pembrokeshire Centre, but incredibly he took his companion Tiny with him. Literally Tiny died of a broken heart and within 24 hours Tiny too had passed away.
Badger really was a very special and magical horse and all those who worked with him at the centre are devastated by his and Tiny’s loss.
Julianne Aston, who founded the Society in 2001, worked personally with Badger for the time he was there and made this statement from her home yesterday.
‘I am absolutely devastated, we all knew we had a very special and magical pony in Badger, but I really can’t believe he has taken Tiny with him. There was something more to Badger than people realised, he did more than just touch people’s hearts, he had a presence and there was an aura and deep spirit about him. Tiny was not a very old horse but he couldn’t bear to be without him and together they stay now forever.
It has been an absolute honour to work with Badger and Tiny and they have taught us so much about veterans and have and will be fantastic ambassadors for the veteran horse.
Badger showed the world his magical strength and personality and Tiny has shown us how they love and cherish those who are with them. I have had pair bonds separated before and we helped them with their loss and grief, but there was nothing we could do, we even brought in a Shetland companion but not even this was changing his mind he was going to be with Badger he just couldn’t live without him’.
The Society would like to personally thank all those people who sent their well wishes and support to Badger and Tiny.
I came across this rather amazing old boy earlier today - a fantastic story, albiet with a very sad end - what a star it seems he was
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Methuselah Mouse.
A tiny California mouse now has a big title after netting a Guinness world record for longevity.
The Pacific pocket mouse, called Pat after Star Trek star Sir Patrick Stewart, is the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of nine years and 209 days, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced after a certification ceremony.
Pat was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on July 14th, 2013 under a conservation breeding programme, the alliance said.
The Pacific pocket mouse, which weighs less than 10 grammes, is the smallest mouse species in North America and gets its name from cheek pouches the animals use to carry food and nesting materials.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/t...ewart-nets-guinness-world-record-1430068.html
A tiny California mouse now has a big title after netting a Guinness world record for longevity.
The Pacific pocket mouse, called Pat after Star Trek star Sir Patrick Stewart, is the oldest living mouse in human care at the ripe age of nine years and 209 days, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced after a certification ceremony.
Pat was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on July 14th, 2013 under a conservation breeding programme, the alliance said.
The Pacific pocket mouse, which weighs less than 10 grammes, is the smallest mouse species in North America and gets its name from cheek pouches the animals use to carry food and nesting materials.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/t...ewart-nets-guinness-world-record-1430068.html
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Happy Birthday Rosie! I hope you got salmon mousse.
A cat thought to be the oldest in the UK has celebrated her 32nd birthday.
Rosie tucked into a miniature cake made of red salmon as she marked the milestone at her home in Norwich. Owner Lila Brissett, who has had the cat since she was a kitten, said all the pets she has owned had lived to a "ripe old age" - but Rosie had outlived them all.
She said she was awaiting verification from Guinness World Records that she is the UK's oldest puss.
The record is currently held by 27-year-old Flossie, of Orpington, London.
IMAGE SOURC E,LILA BRISSETT Image caption, Rosie's owner says her cat loves to sleep and eat
Mrs Brissett said she took in "fluffball" Rosie, who was born on 1 June 1991, as a rescue and the tortoiseshell cat has been to the vet just twice in her life.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-65826955
A cat thought to be the oldest in the UK has celebrated her 32nd birthday.
Rosie tucked into a miniature cake made of red salmon as she marked the milestone at her home in Norwich. Owner Lila Brissett, who has had the cat since she was a kitten, said all the pets she has owned had lived to a "ripe old age" - but Rosie had outlived them all.
She said she was awaiting verification from Guinness World Records that she is the UK's oldest puss.
The record is currently held by 27-year-old Flossie, of Orpington, London.
Mrs Brissett said she took in "fluffball" Rosie, who was born on 1 June 1991, as a rescue and the tortoiseshell cat has been to the vet just twice in her life.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-65826955
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Bye Bye Bubble.
A donkey which was one of the oldest in the world has died at the age of 64.
Hatton Country World, near Warwick, said its "very special" female donkey, Bubble, would be "sorely missed".
Farm staff said she was one of the oldest donkeys in the world as the average lifespan in captivity is thought to be 40.
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our beautiful donkey Bubble," the Warwickshire attraction said.
IMAGE SOURCE, HATTON ADVENTURE WORLD Image caption, Bubble was described as by the farm as a "kind, gentle and sometimes stubborn" donkey
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65843059
A donkey which was one of the oldest in the world has died at the age of 64.
Hatton Country World, near Warwick, said its "very special" female donkey, Bubble, would be "sorely missed".
Farm staff said she was one of the oldest donkeys in the world as the average lifespan in captivity is thought to be 40.
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of our beautiful donkey Bubble," the Warwickshire attraction said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-65843059