Animals

Monday, 2 March 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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Northern pike
Most individuals lead a solitary life.
Under certain conditions, however, it is better to cooperate. Divers reported that smaller pikes som ...
American bullfrog
It is the largest species of frog in the United States.
It can grow up to 20,5 centimeters long and reach a weight of 0,5 kg. Their legs usually exceed the body size, reaching up to 25 centimeters.
Horseshoe crab
Blood is being extracted from living animals.
It is estimated that between 10% and 30% of the animals do not survive the process. Approximately 500,000 horseshoe crabs are harvested for blood annually.
Fossa
They are both diurnal and nocturnal.
Spinosaurus
It is not yet determined whether Spinosaurus had bipedal or quadruped posture.
Luna moth
Adult moths escape the pupal case by splitting it and pushing the top upwards.
Then it cuts its way from the cocoon with serrated chitinous spurs located on the thorax near the forewings bases. Cocoon opening typically occurs in the morning.
Central bearded dragon
When a lizard with a lower status in the group tries to gain a place higher in the hierarchy, the higher-status individual puffs out its chin and nods its head.
If the opponent wants to give way, he makes circular movements with one of his front paws.
Tiger sharks
Apart from food with nutritional value, tiger sharks are known for consuming manmade objects.
They devour trash dumped into the ocean, such as tires, food cans, and jackets.
Boa constrictor
Boa constrictors are very good swimmers.
They can often be found in the vicinity of rivers and streams.
Great grey shrike
Offspring are cared for by parents and other group members called helpers.