Animals

Monday, 18 May 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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Asian elephant
Trunks are also used to drink.
It sucks up about eight liters of water. Asian elephants have to drink at least once a day.
Coyote
The coyote has a stocky build. It is usually smaller than the gray wolf, but has longer ears and a relatively larger skull, as well as a leaner body and muzzle.
Males typically weigh between 8 and 20 kilograms, and females between 7 and 18 kilograms, although t ...
Aye-aye
There are between 1,000 and 10,000 aye-ayes alive today.
Their population drastically dropped within the last 30 years. No more than 50 live in zoos and animal shelters.
Tigers
Tigers, like all cats, have a nictating membrane, called the third eyelid.
Aye-aye
They mark their territory with a scent.
Aye-ayes rub their cheeks and necks against branches, leaving scents that deter other males from entering the territory.
Moose
Moose are most active in the early morning and evening, although they feed during the day and at night.
It does not exhibit territorial behavior and needs 10-15 km2 of space to live. It travels long dista ...
Octopus
Most octopuses have great eyesight.
Octopuses have two eyes, one on each symmetrical part of their body. Color discrimination in these animals varies depending on the species.
Bird of Paradise
Certain species of birds of paradise prefer particular fruits.
Trumpet manucode andcrinkle-collared manucode eat mainly figs, while Lawes's parotia eat berries.
Hawksbill sea turtle
The earliest fossils date back to 100–120 million years ago.
Javan hawk-eagle
It is carnivorous.
Its diet consists of birds, bats, lizards, snakes, and small mammals, which are their prey of choice, especially squirrels, rats, and tree shrews.