Animals

Saturday, 4 July 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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Jellyfish
Although their name might be confusing, jellyfish are an invertebrate, not fish.
They do not possess a vertebral column.
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.
American robin
They tend to build their nests in dense bushes or in a fork of a tree.
American robins are not shy, so they can even construct a nest near human buildings. Their nests are made of twigs, grass, mud, feathers and anything soft they can find (paper, fabric etc.).
Red panda
Female red pandas are fertile for two days each year.
It is both common among red pandas and giant pandas.
Earthworms
The body of these animals is composed of visibly separated segments with 4 pairs of bristles emerging from them.
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.
Alligator snapping turtle
The mating occurs in spring.
Depending on their habitat, it may be either the beginning of the season or the end of it.
Ladybugs
There is a legend concerning their name.
Legend has it that in the Middle Ages, a group of farmers was devastated by aphids destroying their ...
Earthworms
They are used as fishing bait or aquarium fish food.
Fossa
Fossa reaches sexual maturity at the age of three to four years old.