Animals

Sunday, 21 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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Tigers
Tigers, like all cats, have a nictating membrane, called the third eyelid.
American robin
It is common, that Brown-headed cowbirds lay their eggs in robin nests.
Study shows that it’s not easy to fool a robin and, in most cases, future parent get rid of unwanted eggs from its nest.
Aye-aye
They are polygamous animals, mating with multiple mates.
Mating is preceded by aggressive fights among males who answered a female call.
Bonobo
The bonobo and the common chimpanzee are two species that make up the genus Pan and are the closest living relatives of humans (Homo sapiens).
According to a study conducted by scientists at George Washington University, bonobos and common chi ...
Mallard
It is not an endangered species.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the common mallard as a species of least concern.
Javan leopard
Its current population is estimated at 250–350 individuals.
European pine marten
They reach sexual maturity at the age of 14 months.
However, they rarely mate at this time and usually postpone reproduction until their second or third year of life.
European pine marten
This medium-sized mammal is covered with brown fur.
The color can range from light to dark brown. In summer the fur is coarse and short, while in winter, it is softer and longer. The throat is cream or light yellow.
Horseshoe crab
Horseshoe crabs breathe using book gills.
This organ is made of gills covered with large surface area for absorbing oxygen. It's located in the rear part of the animal body between the legs and the telson.
Cabbage White butterfly
Its Latin name is Pieris rapae, and it's a member of the Pieridae family.