Animals

Tuesday, 29 September 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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Housefly
Because of their ectothermic nature, they are most active in warm conditions.
The search for warmth explains why flies so eagerly seek shelter in human dwellings. 12 generations may hatch in temperate regions per year; in the tropics and subtropics, more than 20.
Luna moth
The NatureServe conservation status for the luna moth is G5 (secure).
Gila monster
It primarily feeds on eggs of birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
The egg does not need to be crushed, it can be eaten whole. The Gila monster is capable of climbing trees, cacti, and walls, in order to get to the nest.
Hedgehogs
They live in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Hedgehogs occur naturally neither in Australia, nor any Americas. There are several species present ...
Central bearded dragon
When they are in groups, their hierarchical structure becomes visible.
For example, in basking areas, the highest-ranking individuals occupy the highest and best-lit positions.
Saola
The average lifespan is believed to be 9 to 11 years in the wild.
They do not do well in captivity. In fact, every individual ever kept in captivity died of an unknown cause after a short period of time.
Clownfish
When clownfish lacks anemone, it can occupy soft coral or large polyp stony coral.
Sometimes they even prefer those corals over anemones. This happened in our editorial reef tank when ...
Sperm whale
Normally, they move at a speed of 5-10 kilometers per hour.
In special situations when they feel threatened, they can accelerate up to 20 kilometers per hour.
Tigers
The coloration of tigers depends on the season and the subspecies.
It ranges from yellow to red-orange with distinct black stripes. Their bellies and head sides are white.
Housefly
Flies have a liquid diet adapted mouthparts.
It is used to ingest liquids and the solid fraction previously dissolved with saliva.