Animals

Sunday, 15 November 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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Tawny frogmouth
Eggs are incubated for around 30 days.
Chicks hatch out with downy feathers and are being fed by both parents. After 25 to 35 days juveniles become fledlings and are ready to leave the nest.
Common Surinam toad
The mating season of the Surinam toad is during the rainy season.
During mating season, females emit a peculiar scent to attract males, and males emit a voice that resembles the ticking of a clock.
Leopard geckos
Its name – macularius – refers to dotted, leopard-like skin.
There are many variations of colors and patterns, the most common being yellow with irregular black spots. Dotted skin helps them camouflage from predators.
Capybaras
Their meat is also prized by humans.
Capybara meat has long been an ingredient in the food of South America’s indigenous peoples. Today, ...
Manatees
Manatees are good swimmers.
Usually, they swim at a speed of 5-8 km/h, but in some cases, they can reach up to 30 km/h. They can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes.
Platypus
The platypus has a large brain.
Vaquita
In Spanish vaquita means “little cow.”
Cane toad
It has become a pest in many host countries and poses a severe threat to native animals.
Native predators are not adapted to the toad's poison, which kills them.
Common cuckoo
It winters in Africa in the equatorial zone and south of the equator.
In addition, wintering cuckoos can be found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Javan hawk-eagle
It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
It faces habitat loss and destruction, excessive poaching, and illegal pet trade.