Animals

Saturday, 22 August 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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Tiger sharks
Tiger sharks are the only member of the genus Galeocerdo.
Slow worm lizard
They are ovoviviparous animals.
In the days leading up to birth, the female can often be seen basking in the sun on a warm road. That's when they often die being run over by a car or bicycle.
Red panda
Despite its name, it is not related to the giant panda.
A giant panda is a species of bear. The name panda was given to the red panda first, as the giant panda was described approximately 50 years later.
Rice's whale
It is characterized by a dark gray body with a pinkish throat.
Spotted hyena
Spotted hyenas are easy to tame, but difficult to train.
Kept in captivity, where they can live for 15-20 years, and they can be destructive.
Giant panda
One month after birth, baby pandas turn white and black.
Initially, their fur is delicate and soft and becomes stiff as they age.
Alpaca
Alpacas were domesticated 4,000-5,000 BC in the Peruvian-Bolivian Altiplano region.
The development of alpaca breeding for fiber in other continents began in 1980.
Glass frogs
Glass frogs are active during night.
Those nocturnal amphibians start to seek food as soon as it gets dark and are active during whole night. Mating also occurs at night.
Saola
They are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
They suffer from habitat loss and excessive illegal poaching, which has grown considerably in Vietnam since 1994.
Central bearded dragon
The reproductive period is in early spring.
During this time, males become very aggressive towards each other and fight for dominance.