Animals

They are sharp and point backward, allowing the fish to hold captured prey easily. The snout is flat and long, tapering towards the end.

Bites can cause pain and leave a bruise but are not dangerous to humans.

The largest specimen so far has been caught in the Gulf of Mexico. Female measured at least 5,4 m, b ...

Various studies suggest between 50.000 and 100.000 hedgehogs die each year on roads.

They mainly eat leaves, shoots, and fruits and sometimes feed on grass. They do not require constant access to water, as their food contains enough water.

Among some African tribes, hunting shoebills is forbidden and the bird is the subject of superstition. Some say that the mere mention of the bird's name on a boat trip can bring on a storm.

Sea otters usually do not need to dive for that long, as they live in shallow water down to 23 m (75 ft).

It helps them climb various surfaces, even smooth, vertical ones.