Animals

Saturday, 14 March 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 ...

Did you know?

Jellyfish
Jellyfish are not aggressive towards humans, but will most likely sting when touched.
A jellyfish sting is painful and mostly not invasive, although it can be lethal.
Brittle stars
Despite they resemble starfish, they are different organisms.
Their body is symmetrical, divided into five segments. The Center of an ophiuroid most often resembl ...
Moose
The genus Alces (moose) includes two species: the Eurasian moose (Alces alces) and the American moose (Alces americanus).
The Eurasian moose is the largest living species of hoofed mammal, characterized by impressive antle ...
Bonobo
They do not become attached to their habitats.
Every day they establish their nests in the trees, and after spending the night in them, they do not return to them. They spend the day searching for food.
Red panda
Female red pandas can give birth to up to four cubs per litter.
Usually, a pair is born. Cubs are born blind but fully furred. They leave the nest after three to four months and are fully independent after a year.
Fossa
Males are larger than females.
Their average weight ranges between 6 and 10 kg, and females between 5 and 7 kg.
Alligator snapping turtle
The alligator snapping turtle has an interesting hunting technique.
While remaining still, it points out its red, worm-like tongue appendage to lure potential prey, and once it is within a striking distance, the turtle snaps its jaws abruptly.
Saola
Saola have dark, chocolate brown fur, with distinguished white markings along their jaws, on their neck, and above their eyes.
Brown recluse spider
Unlike most spiders, brown recluse spiders have six eyes.
Most spiders have eight eyes.
Red-necked wallaby
They are nocturnal animals, being most active at dusk and dawn.
During the day, they rest in darkened places, such as forests and ravines.