Animals

Monday, 20 January 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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Shoebill
Shoebills exhibit the phenomenon of siblicide. This is the elimination of weaker individuals by stronger siblings to eliminate food competition.
When the parents of hatched Shoebill chicks leave the nest in search of food, the stronger individua ...
Tiger sharks
Its coat comprises dark, vertical stripes and spots, resembling a tiger’s pattern.
It is where its name derives from. As the tiger grows, the pattern fades.
Wolf spider
They are venomous but not dangerous to humans.
When you get bitten the place may swell and you will feel mild pain and itching. There are no eviden ...
Alligator snapping turtle
The alligator snapping turtle belongs to the family Chelydridae.
Capybaras
Capybaras are very popular on social media.
Videos featuring these animals can be found on platforms such as Instagram, but they are making a re ...
European mole cricket
Their populations are declining drastically as a result of agricultural activities.
Pesticides and wetland drainage are the main factors working against this species.
Black-headed python
Black-headed pythons are carnivorous.
They feed chiefly on other reptiles. Their preferred food are skinks, but they are also capable of e ...
Malaysian trumpet snail
It is native to southern Asia and northern Africa.
Fossa
Fossas are highly territorial.
Their territory covers an area of four square kilometers.
American flamingo
American flamingos are not in danger of extinction. Their population is estimated at 260,000 to 330,000 individuals.
Since their numbers increase yearly, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies flamingos as a species of least concern (LC).