Animals

Sunday, 24 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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Common kingfisher
Independency can be very difficult and dangerous for chicks.
The first dives may end with the chick drowning. Many do not manage to learn how to catch fish befor ...
Zebra mussel
Following the mass introduction of zebra mussels in 1991 in Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, changes were observed in the plant plankton communities and benthic fauna.
The amount of algae in the water body decreased by almost 60%, phosphorus concentration decreased by 42%, and water transparency increased significantly.
Luna moth
Wingspan of adult moths is 75 to 105 mm (2,95 to 4,13 in).
Males and females are similar in size. Antennae are also present in both sexes, but males have longer and wider ones. Female abdomens are larger because of deposited eggs.
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.
Leeches
Leeches do not have a respiratory system.
They absorb oxygen with their entire body surface.
Kiwi bird
Kiwis’ short, stout legs make up a third of their body.
Lemon shark
They are commonly found in coastal subtropical waters.
They occupy mostly the eastern shores of both the Americas, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and the western coast of north and central Africa.
Zebra mussel
They originated from the Caspian Sea and the Black sea region.
In the 19th century, it was introduced to Europe made its way to North America in the 1980s.
White-browed tit-warbler
White-browed tit-warblers are very colorful.
Their feathers are vibrant violet-blue, and gray, with cream underbellies and brow, and a chestnut crown.
Crustacean
Most crustaceans reproduce sexually but there are hermaphrodites and species that change sex with age.
In crustaceans, internal fertilization occurs. Most aquatic crustaceans guard their eggs and carry t ...