Animals

Despite their competitive behavior, when faced by predator they can cooperate to fend it off.

It lays its eggs in the nests of about 300 birds, mostly of the passerine family.

Paleontologists drew this conclusion from examining their fossilized footprints.

They lack adhesive lamellae – plate-like structures – on their toes, which are quite common for other gecko species. Instead, their toes end up with claws.

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.

Virtually every major zoo in the world has toco toucans. They are a great attraction for zoos and ar ...

It is common for the alligator snapping turtle to be covered in a carpet of algae, which adds to its camouflage.

During the wet season territorialism is most noticeable. To fend off potential competitor glass frogs make squeaking sounds.