Animals

Saturday, 4 July 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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Butterflies
The larval form of the butterfly is the caterpillar.
Their food is most often soft parts of plants. However, there are also carnivorous and even cannibal caterpillars. The caterpillar is the only developmental stage of the insect in which it grows.
Basking shark
Basking sharks are considered by scientists to be an endangered species.
Due to its slow growth, long gestation period, low reproductive rate and late sexual maturity, the s ...
Red panda
The name “panda” refers to the bamboo diet.
It translates from Nepalese “nigalya ponya,” which means “bamboo eater.”
Crested gecko
They prefer humid environment.
Ideally, the humidity of their environment should not drop below 50% during the day, and 80% at night.
American bullfrog
Bullfrogs are native to the eastern parts of North America.
They are referred to as bullfrogs in both the U.S. and Canada.
Black-headed python
Black-headed pythons are carnivorous.
They feed chiefly on other reptiles. Their preferred food are skinks, but they are also capable of e ...
Dolphins
They help their comrades.
Dolphins are known for caring for injured and sick individuals. When necessary, they transport injured colleagues to the surface so they can get some air.
Goblin shark
Snout of these sharks gets shorter in relation to body length as the animal grows.
When catching prey, goblin sharks can protrude their jaws almost to the end of the snout. Usually though, their jaw stays at a natural position aligned with the underside of the head.
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 ...
Black Caiman
Black caimans love the heat.
They bask in the sun, and their black scales help them absorb the heat.