Animals

Thursday, 18 June 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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Sperm whale
The birth of a young sperm whale is a social event, as both mother and calf need protection from predators.
Females become fertile at about 9 years of age (the oldest recorded pregnant female was 14). Pregnan ...
Hyacinth macaw
Breeding takes place during the rainy season (from July to December).
These birds reach sexual maturity after seven years.  This is quite late compared to other Arini (th ...
Gila monster
The Gila monster spends approximately 95% time buried in underground burrows.
It would emerge for feeding and sunbaths.
Housefly
The female lays about one hundred eggs in a single batch.
The laying process can take several days, and over a lifetime, a female housefly can lay up to 2,000 eggs, although this number does not usually exceed 500.
Aye-aye
The aye-aye is omnivorous.
It feeds on larvae, insects, eggs, seeds, fruits, fungi, nectar, and honey.
Snails
Snails can breathe using gills or primitive lungs.
The vast majority of sea snails are equipped with gills, some freshwater snails also breathe with th ...
Ocean sunfish
While in danger, they can speed up.
When being pursued, those fish can accelerate rapidly and even jump over the water surface.
Maine coon
The oldest living Maine coon was Corduroy from Oregon, U.S.
He was 26 when named the oldest living cat by the Guinness World Records in 2015. Sadly, a year later, he ran away from home, and after several weeks was presumed dead at 27.
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.
Brittle stars
The disk can be round or pentagonal.
Depending on the species, its size may range from 3 mm to 15 cm in diameter.