Animals

Friday, 11 September 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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Arabian oryx
The first oryxes were released into the wild in Oman in 1982, and the population peaked at 450 in 1994.
The Arabian oryx has been reintroduced in Oman, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Syria, Jordan, Qat ...
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.
Slow worm lizard
Females become pregnant once every two years and reach sexual maturity at the age of 4.
Common cuckoo
The common cuckoo begins to lay eggs in early July.
During this time it is able to produce and lay 10 to 20 eggs. There are usually two days between egg ...
Lemon shark
Lemon sharks do not have known natural predators.
Their pups tend to fall prey, however, to other sharks.
Portuguese man-of-war
They are neuston organisms, which means they live on the surface of the water.
Dolphins
Dolphins use echolocation.
This is how they find their way in the environment around them. By emitting high-frequency sounds, t ...
True seals
Until recently, seals were thought to have evolved from sea lions and walruses. However, recent evidence seems to contradict this.
According to the latest research, seals appear to have descended from a common ancestor - a mammal c ...
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.
Red-necked wallaby
The life expectancy of a red-necked wallaby in the wild is between nine and 15 years.
Specimens living under human protection, i.e., zoos, usually live up to five years, but many cases are as long-lived as those in the wild.