Animals

Saturday, 11 October 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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Northern pike
Young pikes feed on small invertebrates such as daphnia.
As their body weight increases, they quickly move on to larger prey such as flatworms. Once they reach a body length of 4 to 8 cm (1.57 to 3.14 in), they begin to prey on small fish.
European pine marten
They are omnivores.
Their diet is based on small mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, insects, snails and fruits. In season, wild berries can make up as much as 30% of their diet. They may also feed on carrion.
Northern pike
The mortality of fry is affected by high iron concentration and large temperature fluctuations.
Most litters usually grow up in clear and stable waters.
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 ...
Brittle stars
The disk can be round or pentagonal.
Depending on the species, its size may range from 3 mm to 15 cm in diameter.
Otters
It belongs to the subfamily Lutrinae in the family Mustelidae.
They are related to skunks, wolverines, badgers, and weasels.
True seals
Depending on the species, the body length of seals ranges from 1.17 to as much as 4.9 meters.
Their weight also varies greatly, with the smallest species weighing around 45 kilograms while the largest weighing as much as 2.4 tons.
Otters
Otters have webbed feet.
Along with muscular tails they use as rudders, they are agile swimmers, adapted to efficient hunting in the water.
Kiwi bird
Kiwis are listed as vulnerable.
Only little spotted kiwi are currently listed as near-threatened.
Slow worm lizard
These animals are found at altitudes up to about 2000 m above sea level.