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THE world's biggest snake in captivity has died aged 35 after growing to 26ft and 300lbs. Tributes poured in for Goldie following her death, describing her as a "gentle giant". Goldie died at the ...

When thinking about the smartest animal in the world, you might guess that it's an apex predator, like orcas and their epic ...