Animals

Their genus name–Cryptoprocta–derives from ancient Greek and means hidden anus (crypto-hidden, procta-anus). The latter part, ferox, means fierce or wild.

Their body composition makes them rather lazy companions when it comes to exercising.

The efficient digestive system of spotted hyenas makes them able to utilize all parts of the animal’s body, except the fur, and, according to some studies, also hooves and horns.

Maine coons are massive cats, considered one of the largest true domestic breeds.

Most of the hammerhead species are at risk of extinction, either endangered or critically endangered.

Red pandas reach sexual maturity at 18 months of age.

It has an intermediate appearance between a wolf and a jackal.

Like all antelopes, oryx are herbivores.

The first cases of hirudotherapy were recorded in Ancient Egypt.

Manatees live in herds in shallow tropical waters.