Animals

Monday, 12 October 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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Dik-dik
Dik-diks have many natural predators.
These include leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, lions, caracals, cheetahs, jackals, and baboons, as well ...
European pine marten
Martens have a perfectly developed sense of sight, smell and hearing.
Viper dogfish
To catch their prey, viper dogfish extend their jaws.
There are some who claim the process reminds them of xenomorphs. However, since the first individual ...
Black-headed python
Skin coloration may change with age.
Older snakes are paler with less visible stripes. Juveniles on the other hand may have dark coloration reaching further parts of the body.
American robin
American robin is not a loyal husband.
Because they are migratory birds, they often seek for new partner each season. While trying to impre ...
Javan leopard
It is nocturnal.
It spends the majority of its time on tree branches, both while hunting and consuming its prey.
Asian elephant
It is significantly smaller than its cousin from Africa, the African elephant.
The Asian elephant has smaller, more round ears and one finger, instead of two, on the upper lip of its trunk.
European mole cricket
It prefers moist areas where they dig well in the ground.
They can be found in meadows, agricultural fields, wetlands, and river valleys. They can also make their home in greenhouses.
Adder
The adder is under partial species protection in Poland.
Gila monster
Although it is listed as a near-threatened species, it is protected by state laws in the U.S.
Mostly, it is prohibited to collect them from the wild, and in some states, it is illegal to possess one as a pet. In New Mexico, it is listed as Endangered and under full protection.