Animals

Sunday, 12 October 2025
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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Aye-aye
They mark their territory with a scent.
Aye-ayes rub their cheeks and necks against branches, leaving scents that deter other males from entering the territory.
Tasmanian devil
The lifespan of Tasmanian devils in the wild is about 5 years.
In captivity, they can live up to 7 years.
Yellow spotted lizard
They can live up to 11 years in the wild.
It takes at least 3 years for yellow spotted lizards to reach maturity.
Red panda
Red pandas are native to southwestern Asia and the eastern Himalayas.
Stingrays
Stingrays mostly occupy tropical and subtropical waters.
Depending on the species, they can also be found in temperate oceans, and even in the deep ocean.
Pink river dolphin
They live for up to 30 years in captivity.
Their average lifespan in the wild, however, is still unknown.
Great grey shrike
Great grey shrikes are light-gray, with black stripes under the eye, on the wings and the tail, and a white underbelly.
Red panda
Its tail can measure from 30 to 51 centimeters.
It helps them navigate tree branches, and is used as a blanket during sleep.
Corn snake
The mating season of corn snakes lasts from March to May.
Blue-Tongued Lizard
Usually there are about 10 young lizards in single clutch.
There can be much more (up to 25), but this does not happen very often. Newborn skinks are self-sufficient and leave mother after few days to live their own life.