Animals

Zebra mussels tolerate salinity up to 6 ppm. When removed from the water, they can survive for about a week.

It was hoped that they would eliminate the population of the destructive grey-backed cane beetle. Th ...

In July 2012, the headquarters of the Okapi National Park was attacked by poachers. Attackers killed workers and bodyguards of the facility as well as 14 animals.

They owe this to the special design of their wings, which also allows hummingbirds to stop their flight at any time and hover in place.

They are also hunted commercially for their meat and fur.

They make auxiliary use of Jacobson’s organ for odor recognition.

However, not all Tasmanian devils have a white accent; 16 percent of the population is completely black.

Thanks to the warm climate and ability to accumulate energy from their surroundings, they can hunt at night, which helps them avoid potential predators.