Animals

The term derives from Ancient Greek and means “short head.” The well-known examples are Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Persian cats.

They prefer to hunt at night, chasing their victims.

They usually travel in herds, with six or seven female relatives, led by the oldest called the matriarch.Males are rather solitary but can be found wandering in small herds.

They gain full independence around 10 weeks of age. Only about 30% of the young survive the first ye ...

The tail later regrows, however, has neither the original length nor the original shape again.

Species that (even in small numbers) have such a large positive impact on their environment are call ...

However, they supplement it with meaty foods such as snails, earthworms, spider mites, and wireworms.

The armor consists of a convex carapace located on top and a flat plastron that covers the animal from below.

Reaching sexual maturity does not stop growth. Boas continue to grow throughout their lives, although at a slower rate than during the juvenile stage.

Their back can be green, gray, or light brown. The color can change due to temperature, humidity, or ...