Animals

Wednesday, 1 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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European wildcat
The European wildcat is found in Europe, the Caucasus and Asia Minor.
It is found in Scotland (where it has not been extirpated like the Welsh and English populations), I ...
Alligator snapping turtle
Their average lifespan ranges from 20 to 70 years in captivity.
In the wild, alligator snapping turtles are able to live for as long as 200 years, an average of 100.
Wolf spider
Characteristic feature of wolf spiders is carrying egg sacs attached to spinnerets.
This is unique feature among spiders, no other species carry spiderlings on their back. Despite of additional encumbrance female wolf spiders are still capable of hunting while carrying her babies.
Tigers
Tigers are a symbol of Far East culture.
The most revered are white tigers, considered kings of all animals in China. In Buddhism tigers are a symbol of piety and hospitality, and in Japan one of four good spirits.
Red panda
The third Saturday of September is celebrated as International Red Panda Day.
Ever since 2010, it aims to raise awareness and support for their conservation.
American robin
There are seven subspecies of this bird:
the Eastern robin, the Newfoundland robin, the Southern robin, the Northwestern robin, the Western robin, the San Lucas robin, the Mexican robin.
Mallard
They most often fall prey to birds of prey, ravens, weasels, snakes, raccoons, foxes and large fish such as catfish and pike.
They are also subject to hunting; in Poland, the mallard hunting season runs from September 1 to December 31.
Blue tang
They tend to swim in large schools, usually accompanied by other species from the family Acanthuridae.
They are very sociable, so it is advised to keep at least a pair of blue tongs together. However, males tend to be aggressive toward each other.
Brazilian wandering spiders
During storage and transport, females are able to weave a cocoon and lay eggs.
The container ship used to transport bananas from South America to Europe sails from a week to even ...
Bull snake
They are not venomous.
To subdue and kill their prey they constrict it by wrapping around its body.