Animals

Sunday, 13 July 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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Hummingbirds
There are only two pigments in hummingbird feathers - black and brown.
They owe their colorful appearance to their feathers' ability to split light into primary colors.
Horseshoe crab
Like many crustaceans, the blood of the horseshoe crab is blue.
Hemocyanin is responsible for the transport of oxygen in these animals.
Aye-aye
Their average lifespan ranges from 20 to 25 years in the wild.
European wildcat
Males tend to venture into agricultural areas in search of food, which is usually abundant there.
Females are more conservative and rarely leave forested areas. This probably has to do with the protection of offspring provided by the forest vegetation.
Octopus
In the mouth of an octopus, there is a grater called a radula.
The radula is made of chitin and its task is to crush food that has entered the mouth.
Hammerhead sharks
Hammerhead sharks use their heads to tire down prey.
Okapi
They lead a lonely lifestyle, and they only pair together during the mating season.
The okapi territory is usually a few square kilometers.In the case of males, the territory covers approximately 13 km², while females occupies 3 -5 km².
Manatees
They live alone, in small groups, or herds of up to 200 individuals.
They are gentle, slow, and social animals. They establish bonds with each other through touch, verba ...
Gila monster
The Gila monster can store fat in their tails, so typically three to four meals will suffice for the whole season.
European pine marten
The male's testicles develop about a month before mating.
When females come into heat, there is a gradual regression of the testicles. The first sign of heat in females is an enlarged vulva.