Animals

Wednesday, 28 October 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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Bonobo
There is no knowledge of the lifespan of bonobos in the wild.
They can live about 40 years in captivity, so it is presumed that they live much shorter lives in the wild.
Narwhal
A narwhal gestation period lasts about 15 months  and calves are born between June and August.
Giant panda
Due to the nature of their diet, pandas defecate up to 40 times a day.
The food excreted by the panda is not well digested because the time spent in the digestive system is too short to undergo all the necessary processes.
Brittle stars
They are widespread over the globe.
They can be found in cold, polar waters as well as in warm tropical environments.
Tiger sharks
They are also scavengers.
They feed on dead animals, including whales.
Llamas
Behavior
Due to relatively small bodies, alpacas tend to seek shelter when in danger. On the other hand, llamas display agressiveness while in danger. They may kick, scream, spit and charge potential predator.
Siberian roe deer
They undergo embryonic diapause.
Doe can delay the implantation of an embryo, so she will not give birth during winter.
Hyacinth macaw
The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is a parrot native to central and eastern South America.
It is currently found in three main areas of the continent: northern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and no ...
Southern cassowary
They are speedy runners.
Adult cassowaries can run up to 50 km (31 mi) per hour.
Dodo bird
It is believed that dodo chicks were fed so-called bird’s milk.
In pigeons, the mucous membrane of the goiter contains glands that, a few days before the young hatc ...