Animals

Thursday, 5 February 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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Komodo dragon
Their diet is nuanced.
It includes invertebrates, other reptiles (including smaller Komodo dragons), birds and their eggs, ...
Guinea pig
The domestic cavy does not occur naturally in the wild.
It is likely descended from closely related species of cavies, such as Cavia aperea, Cavia fulgida, ...
Turtles
The most endangered turtle species today is the Yangtze giant softshell turtle, commonly known as the Red River giant softshell turtle.
At present, there are only three representatives of this species on Earth one male and two individuals, the sex of which has not yet been verified.
Guinea pig
From around 1200 until the Spanish conquest in 1532, indigenous peoples used selective breeding of guinea pigs to develop many varieties that have become the basis for some modern domestic breeds.
Guinea pigs are still a source of food in the region. Many farms in the Andean highlands raise these animals, feeding them vegetable scraps.
Otters
Depending on the species, otters can hold their breath underwater for five to eight minutes.
Their lung capacity is approximately 2.5 times larger than other mammals of similar size.
Blue tang
Males are larger than females.
They typically measure 25-30 centimeters and weigh up to 600 grams.
Asian elephant
For every Asian elephant, there are 10 African elephants.
Axolotl
Axolotls are carnivorous.
They feed on mollusks, insects, arthropods, and small fish. They locate their prey using their sense of smell, and since having vestigial teeth, their primary feeding method is suctioning.
Aye-aye
It is the only member of the genus Daubentonia.
It belongs to the rarest and most endangered primates. When it was discovered, it was confused with ...
Quokkas
Quokkas are native to Western Australia.
They inhabit small islands of the Western Australia coasts, particularly Bald Island, and Rottnest Island, and the south western parts of the mainland.