Animals

Thursday, 22 January 2026
27 facts about turtles
27 facts about turtles
The only vertebrates so armored
The first turtles appeared on Earth at the end of the Permian about 240 million years ago. Although the first ones had neither plastron nor carapace, ...

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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.
Mallard
The average lifespan of a mallard duck in the wild is 3 years. However, they can live much longer, even more than 20.
The oldest documented age of these birds is 29 years.
Common Surinam toad
The body length of the Surinam toad ranges from 105 to 171 mm.
Females measure from 105 to 171 mm, while males measure from 106 to 154 mm.
Maine coon
They love jumping into water tanks.
This feature certainly distinguishes them from other domestic cats, and it is all thanks to their water-resistant fur.
Okapi
The gestational period lasts from 440 to 450 days and usually the mother gives birth to one young in August or September.
The new-born okapi weighs between 14 and 30 kilograms and is 80 centimeters high.
Northern pike
The northern pike is olive-green in color, with a yellow or white tint running along the belly.
Light spots run along the sides of the body forming a blotchy pattern. Dark spots are found on the fins, which are usually body-colored but may be reddish.
Javan leopard
Javan leopards await their prey on the top of trees.
Their spotted fur allows them to camouflage better against the leaves.
Leopard geckos
It reaches maturity within 18 – 24 months.
Blue tang
They are listed as the least concern by the IUCN.
There are very common, even used as baitfish.Scientists were concerned after the release of the anim ...
Red panda
It is the only species in the genus Ailurus in the family Ailuridae.