Animals

Thursday, 17 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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Quokkas
Quokka (Setonix brachyurus), also called a short-tailed scrub wallaby, is a marsupial of the Setonix genus.
It belongs to the macropod family and is the only representative of the Setonix genus.
Earthworms
Earthworms, depending on the species, can reach a length of 1 centimeter to 1 meter.
Giant panda
These animals are covered with lush black and white fur.
They have black ears, eye frames, snouts, and paws; the rest of their body is white. The body struct ...
Central bearded dragon
Bearded agamas are omnivorous, although their diet changes with age.
Young animals eat meat more often, and when they grow up, they choose more plant food. They feed on beetles, mealworms, spiders, and moths, and most often choose vegetables and flowers from plants.
Rice's whale
It was identified as a separate species in 2021.
It was named in recognition of Dale Rice’s discovery of the species.
True seals
Depending on the species, seals may use different foraging tactics.
Some are filter feeders and feed on krill, while others suck small prey into their mouths or grab la ...
Slow worm lizard
The tail of the slow worm makes up 2/3 of its body length. When threatened, it can shed its tail to distract predator.
The tail later regrows, however, has neither the original length nor the original shape again.
Corn snake
They are considered an invasive species in Australia.
Corn snakes found their way outside the U.S. thanks to the illegal pet trade.
Maine coon
The Maine coon was the first commercially cloned cat.
Little Nicky was cloned in 2004 from a DNA of a 17-year-old cat named Nicky. The procedure cost US$50,000.
Bull snake
Their active season begins in late April, when they awaken from hibernation.
Bullsnakes remain active until early October. They hibernate deeply burrowed below the frost line.