Animals

Monday, 1 June 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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Sloth
Sloths have 18 continuously growing teeth: 10 in the jaw and 8 in the mandible.
Their structure is primitive, does not allow to distinguish molars and premolars. They lack incisors and canines.
Hyacinth macaw
Most of the parrot's diet consists of nuts from certain palm species, such as acuri and bocaiuva palms. 
With their powerful beaks, Hyacinth Macaws can split very hard nuts, even coconuts, large Brazil nut ...
Cabbage White butterfly
The female produces 300 to 400 eggs.
After conception, a female lays yellowish eggs singly on a leaves' underside.
Adder
An adder bite is not dangerous to a healthy adult but can pose a threat to children and the elderly.
Brittle stars
To sustain life, the brittle star must have a central disc and at least three arms.
Regeneration of lost limbs requires a lot of energy, very often more than an animal can deliver by consumption. In many cases, it reduces fat deposit reduction and impairs gonadal function.
Quokkas
Quokkas are herbivorous.
They eat various types of vegetation, including grasses, leaves, stems, and bark. A recent study indicates they are particularly fond of flowering plants of the genus Guichenotia.
Crested gecko
They can also make their colors more vibrant due to camouflage, communication or as a response to humidity, temperature, light, etc.
Snails
They appeared on Earth quite early, already in the Cambrian, although it is currently debated whether organisms from this period should be classified as snails.
These organisms had rudimentary and primitive shells. Over the next 80 million years, they slowly ev ...
Jellyfish
The average lifespan of jellyfish depends on the species.
Some live for several days, some can live up to a year.
Lemon shark
One female breed once a year.
The gestation lasts for 12 months, and after the female gives birth, she takes a year-long break between the litters.