Animals

Thursday, 12 November 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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Spiders
Males of some spider species have developed the ability to perform a very impressive courtship dance.
This feature is the domain of jumping spiders, which have very good eyesight. If the dance convinces ...
Corn snake
Their color depends on their habitat.
It all comes down to the ability to camouflage themselves.
Gila monster
It is the only venomous lizard in the U.S.
Common kingfisher
Common kingfishers' nests are tunnels drilled into the slopes of rivers or the banks of ponds.
Both males and females dig the burrow with their beaks. The tunnel can be up to six centimeters wide ...
Housefly
The house fly is a small insect, reaching a size of 6 to 7 mm.
The wingspan is 13 to 15 mm. The female fly is larger than the male.
American robin
Its Latin name is Turdus migratorius and it’s a member of Turdidae family.
Boa constrictor
They live in South America and on islands around the continent's coast.
They are encountered on the territory of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, Fren ...
Bird of Paradise
The birds of paradise are very diverse, but characteristic of them is the extremely colorful plumage and the presence of very ornamental feathers, sometimes on the head and sometimes in the tail.
There is strong sexual dimorphism in birds of paradise - females are less colorful, with grays domin ...
Octopus
The giant octopus feeds mainly on mussels and crabs.
Laughing kookaburra
Although laughing kookaburras inhabit mainly forest and woodlands, they are a common sight in urban and suburban areas.
They are not afraid of humans and are known for snatching food from their hands.