Animals

Thursday, 5 November 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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Alpaca
Alpacas have three eyelids.
The third eyelid is called the haw and moves horizontally.
French Bulldog
French Bulldogs do not respond well to criticism.
Higher voices and short, accusatory comments make them mopey. On the other hand, they thrive in positive reinforcements.
Cane toad
They were carelessly introduced into Queensland, Australia, in 1935.
It was hoped that they would eliminate the population of the destructive grey-backed cane beetle. Th ...
Platypus
The platypus has a large brain.
Blue-Tongued Lizard
Usually there are about 10 young lizards in single clutch.
There can be much more (up to 25), but this does not happen very often. Newborn skinks are self-sufficient and leave mother after few days to live their own life.
Southern cassowary
They are one of the biggest living birds.
Adults are about 1,7 m (5.6 ft) tall and weigh between 55 and 76kg (121 to 167 lb). Their beak can be very long, ranging from 9.8 to 19 cm (3,9 to 7,5 in). Females are larger than males.
Dolphins
Dolphins hunt in packs and feed on fish, squid, and crustaceans.
The diet varies depending on the species and where it occurs. The basis of their menu is fish and sq ...
Housefly
Because of their ectothermic nature, they are most active in warm conditions.
The search for warmth explains why flies so eagerly seek shelter in human dwellings. 12 generations may hatch in temperate regions per year; in the tropics and subtropics, more than 20.
Aye-aye
Their average lifespan ranges from 20 to 25 years in the wild.
Goblin shark
It is distributed in all three major oceans.
It can be found in the Indo-Pacific and Oceania, Japan, South Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Suriname, French Guiana, southern Brazil, France, Portugal, Madeira and east of Senegal.