Animals

Thursday, 5 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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Hyacinth macaw
The coloration of the Hyacinth Macaw is uniform - cobalt blue.
Only around the dark brown eyes and at the base of the bill is there bare yellow skin. There is basi ...
Javan leopard
Javan leopards can reach a maximum speed of 58 km/h.
Hummingbirds
There are only two pigments in hummingbird feathers - black and brown.
They owe their colorful appearance to their feathers' ability to split light into primary colors.
Hippopotamus
They obtain food mainly on land.
They spend four to five hours a day eating and can consume up to 68 kg of food at a time. They feed ...
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are not aggressive towards humans, but will most likely sting when touched.
A jellyfish sting is painful and mostly not invasive, although it can be lethal.
Maine coon
They are one of the most common examples of polydactyl cats.
Approximately 40% of Maine coons carry the polydactyly gene. However, breeders are actively taking steps to remove this harmless genetic anomaly.
Axolotl
Axolotls stay primarily at the bottom of the lake.
When kept in captivity, they can suck the substrate from the aquarium along with their food, which c ...
Boa constrictor
They are solitary and group together mostly during the mating season.
They spend most of their time on the ground, although they can climb and are sometimes found in trees.
Common Surinam toad
The flattened shape of the ridge is a natural adaptation for reproduction.
Cane toad
The skin of the cane toad skin is dry and covered with warts, with distinct ridges running above the eyes and extending across the snout.
Cane toads may be colored grey, yellowish, reddish-brown, or olive-brown, with diverse blots and patterns. The underside is cream-colored and may have spots in shades of black or brown.