Animals

Tuesday, 2 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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Toco toucan
Toco toucans are usually found in pairs or small groups.
They nest seasonally. The nest is usually high in a tree and consists of a cavity, at least part of ...
Octopus
Octopuses of the species Thaumoctopus mimicus can use their flexible body and changing skin color to resemble other, more dangerous marine animals.
Ocean sunfish
We still do not know how long an ocean sunfish can live.
In captivity, they may live over ten years.
Saola
The average lifespan is believed to be 9 to 11 years in the wild.
They do not do well in captivity. In fact, every individual ever kept in captivity died of an unknown cause after a short period of time.
Tigers
Tigers hunt prey no matter its size.
The only animals capable of withstanding their voraciousness are adult, healthy rhinos and elephants. In the clash between a tiger and a brown bear, the tiger usually wins.
Saola
Saola give birth to one calf after 8 or 9 months of gestation.
Information about their reproductive behavior is scarce, however, since they can be hardly observed in the wild, and are very timid animals.
Octopus
Most octopuses are predators.
They feed mainly on crustaceans and polychaetes, although they do not despise other mollusks. The octopus menu also includes shrimp and fish.
Guinea pig
Folklore traditions regarding guinea pigs are numerous.
They make up gifts, are used in customary social and religious ceremonies, and are often invoked in ...
Alpaca
Alpacas are intelligent, they get used to their owners, learn quickly and adapt to new living conditions.
These animals are used for so-called alpaca therapy with healthy and handicapped children, as well a ...
Tigers
Tigers, like lions, open their muzzles and extend their tongues to facilitate air access to olfactory receptors.