Animals

Tuesday, 17 February 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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True seals
Unlike eared seals, seals do not bark for communication purposes.
Instead, they grunt and slap their fins against the water's surface.
American flamingo
They are short-distance migratory birds.
Their journeys are driven mainly by searching for additional food sources or disturbing their current habitat.
Maine coon
Maine coons are prone to genetic diseases.
The most common are polycystic kidney disease and hip dysplasia.
Tigers
Their roar is audible from over three kilometers away.
Truth be told, the range of the roar is much greater because tigers can make infrasound at an even lower frequency than that heard by humans.
Boa constrictor
They reach sexual maturity at the age of 3-4 years when their length exceeds 180 cm.
Reaching sexual maturity does not stop growth. Boas continue to grow throughout their lives, although at a slower rate than during the juvenile stage.
Narwhal
They do not have a dorsal fin.
Viper dogfish
The gestation period is estimated at 1.5 to 2 years.
Boa constrictor
They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to semi-desert areas.
However, they strongly prefer forested areas that are rich in food, full of hiding places, and suffi ...
Common Surinam toad
The Common Surinam toad feeds on all small aquatic organisms.
It hunts primarily invertebrates, especially insects and their larvae, which it digs out of the silt with its thin fingers and rapidly places in its mouth.
Sand lizard
The sand lizard belongs to the family of true lizards.
It is an extensive family with about 300 species divided into 39 genera.