Animals

Thursday, 11 December 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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Crested gecko
It is native to southern New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
Hummingbirds
Some species of hummingbirds can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h in flight.
The Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) is considered the fastest moving species of hummingbird. It is ...
European pine marten
The male's testicles develop about a month before mating.
When females come into heat, there is a gradual regression of the testicles. The first sign of heat in females is an enlarged vulva.
Blue tang
They are omnivorous.
Primarily, they feed on plankton but will nibble on algae. In fact, they are crucial in keeping the ...
Brazilian wandering spiders
Their distinctive features are their heavily hairy noggin and massive long body.
When meeting, their behavior can also help in identification. When threatened, they raise their front legs high, straighten their body, and begin to sway from side to side.
Hippopotamus
"Cocaine hippos" have already spread about 100 kilometers from their original home.
Each season, their number in the Magdalena River basin grows more and more. Since residents of Medel ...
Alligator snapping turtle
It is a carnivore and a scavenger.
Mainly, it feeds on fish and amphibians, but also mollusks and carrion.
Platypus
The Platypus is a small animal.
Its body length ranges from 45-60 cm (males 45-60 cm and females 43 cm). Its weight, on the other ha ...
Leeches
Individuals grown under sterile culture conditions are used for the treatment.
Approximately 0.015 g of hirudin can be obtained from one individual.
Alligator snapping turtle
The alligator snapping turtle reaches sexual maturity at approximately 12 years of age.