Animals

It eats fruits, berries, seeds, nuts, grass, maggots, and small mammals. It also eats crops and domestic animals in mountain villages, hence its conflict with humans.

They are the most numerous group of animals in the world and may constitute up to 90% of this kingdo ...

Martens are anatomically adapted to move efficiently in trees. They have strong forelegs, a long tail that stabilizes the body, and strong claws for grip.

They feed mainly on crustaceans and polychaetes, although they do not despise other mollusks. The octopus menu also includes shrimp and fish.

Three days after emerging from chrysalis they are able to mate. Males are patrolling in search for females.

They can cross rivers as wide as 50 meters in this way. Observations show that such swimming gives them pleasure even when the water is very cold.

Some live for several days, some can live up to a year.

They typically bury themselves under fallen leaves or compost and wake up during summer, when the temperature reaches approximately 15 degrees Celsius.

This usually takes place between late July and early August.

The egg does not need to be crushed, it can be eaten whole. The Gila monster is capable of climbing trees, cacti, and walls, in order to get to the nest.