Animals

Larger specimens can be occasionally found, up to 2,5m (8ft 4 in). Bull snakes average weight is 1 to 1,5 kg (2,2 to 3,3 lb.). Heaviest specimen recorded was 4,5 kg (9,9 lb.).

They exchange gametes during copulation, which is called saddling. The process takes its name from t ...

Despite being native to freshwater, they thrive in saline conditions.

They do have, however, a skin layer over their eyes to moisturize them. Once the layer is dry, a corn snake will shed it, just as it sheds its skin.

The tarsus ends with claws, the number and length of which vary depending on the spider species. Web-weaving spiders usually have three claws, while actively hunting spiders usually have two.

Individuals with this feature are, for example, representatives of the species Cirrothauma murrayi.

They represent three of four species in the order Sirenia. Manatees occupy a special place in the ec ...

Regeneration of lost limbs requires a lot of energy, very often more than an animal can deliver by consumption. In many cases, it reduces fat deposit reduction and impairs gonadal function.

Freshly born lizards are 33 to 35 millimeters long, although larger ones may be born sometimes.