Animals

Sunday, 12 July 2026
19 facts about snails
19 facts about snails
Also called gastropods
Snails are mollusks and are one of the most numerous animal species in the world. In terms of species diversity, they are second only to insects. Even ...

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Manatees
Manatees live in herds in shallow tropical waters.
They are found in coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to northeastern Brazil, ...
Cabbage White butterfly
They are active during the day.
Adult butterflies spend days looking for a nectar of a plant. They tend to feed on flower species they're already familiar with.
Pink river dolphin
A female pink river dolphin gives birth to one young after eight or nine months of gestation.
Having more than one offspring at a time hardly happens.
European mole cricket
The biggest threats to these insects are birds (rooks and starlings), moles, shrews, beetles and arachnids.
They used to be exterminated by humans as well, but their population has drastically decreased and they no longer pose much of a threat to crops.
Hawksbill sea turtle
Hawksbills are listed as Critically Endangered by the UICN Red List.
They face several threats to survival, the most threatening being the wildlife trade. Their unique s ...
Shoebill
The natural habitat of the Shoebill is vast areas of freshwater marshes and areas near rivers and lakes.
These birds prefer areas with diverse vegetation, especially areas with papyrus, reeds and water clu ...
Horseshoe crab
They are caught and used as bait to catch eels.
Scientists have been able to isolate a substance from the horseshoe crabs organism that is responsible for attracting eels, but it has not been synthesised yet.
Brown recluse spider
They are susceptible to flat, sticky cards.
It’s believed to be the most effective way to get rid of these unwanted tenants.
Mallard
The breeding season lasts from April to July.
They usually form monogamous pairs but males can also interbreed with other females.
White-browed tit-warbler
White-browed tit-warblers feed on insects and spiders.
During winter, their diet consists also of seeds and berries.