Animals

Wednesday, 2 September 2026
19 facts about snails
19 facts about snails
Also called gastropods
Snails are mollusks and are one of the most numerous animal species in the world. In terms of species diversity, they are second only to insects. Even ...

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Maine coon
Maine coons are one of the best domestic breeds to keep around children.
Snails
The eyes of land snails are located on their antennae.
However, their location varies between species, some have them on the tips and others at the base of ...
Axolotl
Axolotls that undergo metamorphosis change their physiology.
Metamorphosis allows axolotls to adapt to terrestrial conditions. They develop eyelids, muscle tone ...
Asian elephant
It can measure between 2.1 and 3 meters at the shoulder, 6.5 meters in length, and weigh between 2,500 and 5,500 kilograms.
Bull snake
Most of them are docile but when feel endangered they imitate rattlesnake behavior.
They coil up, hiss, raise their tail and shake it.
Corn snake
The IUCN lists them as the Least Concern.
However, in Florida, they are listed as a special concern species. Their numbers decline due to habi ...
Northern pike
The pike eggs are sticky and yellow, 2.5 to 3 mm in diameter.
They hatch into fry about 10 mm long, which remain in the embryonic stage for 5 to 16 days. The leng ...
Ball python
It is also referred to as the royal python.
It is believed that ball pythons were worn by ancient royals as jewelry.
Grey heron
Their flight is very characteristic, the neck is bent, and the head is pulled back towards the body.
This feature distinguishes herons from cranes and storks.
Octopus
Some octopuses use the phenomenon of bioluminescence to attract their prey. To do this, they use organs called photophores, which are located inside the suction cups.