Animals

Sunday, 9 November 2025
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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Coyote
Coyote is present in the mythology of many Native American tribes.
He is usually depicted as a trickster who plays a key role. In Aztec beliefs, he symbolized military ...
Moose
Moose have impressive antlers in the shape of wide shovels or stalks in a horizontal arrangement.
Males develop shovels around the age of 5, although some individuals do not develop them. Males with ...
Maine coon
An adult Maine coon can measure up to 40 centimeters.
The longest Maine coon, holding the Guinness World Record, was Stewie from Nevada, the U.S. He measured 123 centimeters. Sadly, he died of cancer in 2013.
Okapi
These animals are active during the day, although they may also remain active in the early night hours.
Giant panda
Compared to other bears, the giant panda has a long tail.
The only bear whose tail is longer than the great panda is the sloth bear, whose tail can reach 17 cm (6,7 in).
French Bulldog
A miniature version of the Bulldog gained so much popularity in France, it started being considered a separate breed, and received a name–the Bouledogue Français.
Red panda
They can climb down trees head-first.
Saola
They are distinguished by two, 50 centimeters long, sharp-edged parallel horns.
Horns are present in both males and females.
Great spotted woodpecker
They are medium-sized birds. Adult body length is 20 to 24 centimeters.
The wingspan is 34 to 39 centimeters and the weight varies from 70 to 98 grams.
Blue tang
It is royal blue, with a yellow tail, and a dark blue or black palette-like pattern on its body.
Juveniles are yellow, with light-blue edging on dorsal fins.