How old was the oldest goat?

The oldest goat was McGinty who lived to the age of 22 years and 5 months until her death in November 2003 on Hayling Island, UK.

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What is the oldest goat alive?

However, many breeds and species of goat are living longer and longer lives as they are adopted into good and loving homes. For example, the oldest goat ever reached 22 years and 5 months old!

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How old was the oldest pig?

"He just lived underneath the porch, and I'd come outside and lay with him and act just like a dog." The Hunt family said Snort is now 24 years old -- older than Baby Jane, a pig that died at age 23 and is listed by Guinness World Records as the oldest-ever pig in captivity.

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What is the oldest pygmy goat?

Farmer and maze owner Paul Caygill, 53, said Daisy was now just three years away from eclipsing 'McGinty' - the world's oldest goat from Hayling Island, Hampshire, who died in 2003 at the grand age of 22 years and five months.

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What is the oldest cow?

The oldest age recorded for a cow was 48 years and 9 months for Big Bertha (1944–93), a Dremon owned by Jerome O'Leary of Blackwatersbridge, Co. Kerry, Republic of Ireland.

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How old is the oldest donkey?

Suzy died in 2002, during her 54th year. Suzy was originally bought in 1949 as a yearling (thus born in 1948) and lived on Moon Ranch, New Mexico until 1968. Suzy was bought by her current owner in 1973, who had her checked by a vet.

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What is world's oldest dog?

CONQUEIROS, Portugal (AP) — The world's oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life.

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How old is the oldest rabbit?

Alfie, a pet rabbit that belongs to Billie Laing, has exceeded the 12 year maximum life expectancy for a rabbit. A half Dutch and half Lionhead rabbit most commonly lives no longer than a little over eight years, but Alfie has outlived this lifespan by four years.

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What was the oldest living cat?

Creme Puff is the oldest cat ever at 38 years and 3 days old. She was born on August 3, 1967, and died on August 6, 2005.

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What were goats used for 10000 years ago?

Where Goats Originated. Beginning between 10,000 and 11,000 Before Present (BP), Neolithic farmers in areas of the Middle East and Western Asia started keeping small herds of ibexes for their milk and meat; dung for fuel; and hair, bone, skin, and sinew for clothing and building materials.

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What creature lives the longest?

1. The Immortal Jellyfish. The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish is the planet's only known immortal species. Once it reproduces, it reverts back to a polyp stage and lives its life over and over again.

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What is the oldest cat in Australia?

At 26 years old, Teddy is Australia's oldest living cat, and his owner, Fran English, is applying to the Guinness Book of World Records to make it official. English adopted Teddy in 2014 when his elderly owner could no longer care for him, and was shocked when Teddy's microchip revealed that he was born in 1991.

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How old is the oldest tree?

According to tree-ring data, Methuselah is 4,853 years old — meaning it was well established by the time ancient Egyptians built the pyramids at Giza. And while Methuselah's precise location is kept under wraps to protect it from harm, there's much we do know about this living relic.

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How old is the oldest horse?

The greatest age reliably recorded for a horse is 62 years for Old Billy (foaled 1760), bred by Edward Robinson of Woolston, Lancashire, UK.

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What is the oldest guinea pig?

Guinea pigs live for an average of 5-7 years, but some have lived much longer. In fact, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest known guinea pig was almost 15 years old!

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How old is the oldest chicken?

Most chickens live for 5 to 10 years. However, the oldest chicken ever, Muffy (USA, 1989 - 2012), lived to be 23 years 152 days old!

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Which oldest dog only eats human food?

Costa says one of the biggest factors to Bobi's longevity is the “calm, peaceful environment” he lives in, according to Guinness. He also only eats human's food, his owner said.

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What is the oldest Australian cattle dog?

The greatest reliable age recorded for a dog is 29 years and 5 months for an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, owned by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria. Bluey was the name of the oldest dog ever reliably recorded. She was an Australian cattle dog, and she lived to be 29 years and 5 months.

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How many dog years is 31 human years?

Using that equation: a 1-year-old dog is like a 31-year-old human; a 3-year-old dog is like a 49-year-old human; a 7-year-old dog is like a 62-year-old human.

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How old is donkey on Shrek?

It is commonly believed that the natural life span of a donkey in the UK is over 40 years of age. Certainly, some individuals do live to 40 and beyond, but many donkeys are showing signs of old age in their early twenties.

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Can donkeys be ridden?

Yes, donkeys can be ridden, however rider size should be based on what the donkey can safely carry. Most mini donkeys could only carry a small child (best case scenario). Standard donkeys may be able to carry up to 125 lbs. But keep in mind, this includes tack!

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When did donkey marry dragon?

After Shrek saves Fiona, Donkey sings "I'm a Believer" at Shrek and Fiona's wedding reception and takes his love, Dragon, as his wife.

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Can cats be autistic?

The answer is yes, cats can have autism. While it's not as common as in humans, there are certain behaviors that suggest a cat might have autism. Cats with autism often exhibit repetitive behaviors like pacing or spinning, excessive vocalization and having trouble adapting to change.

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