Animals

Tuesday, 7 April 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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Tigers
The black strips are like fingerprints.
There are no two identically colored tigers. The brightest strips are typical for Siberian tigers. Strips are also present on their skin.
Alpaca
Alpaca fiber is extremely fine and belongs to the group of special fibers.
It has excellent thermal insulating properties, warms much better than sheep's wool, and at the same ...
Kiwi bird
Because of the high death rate, the kiwi population is managed.
In unmanaged populations, their numbers decline by roughly 2% a year, mostly because of the small survival rate of kiwi chicks in the wild.
European tree frog
They are small amphibians, with females being slightly larger than males.
Their bodies are slender and equipped with long legs, enabling rapid and long leaps. A typical male ...
Red panda
Red pandas are native to southwestern Asia and the eastern Himalayas.
Giant panda
Despite a primarily plant-based menu, the panda's digestive system and dentition are still characteristic of carnivores.
The digestion efficiency of plant foods is very low in pandas which translates into small amounts of energy and protein.
Common Surinam toad
Its coloration does not attract special attention. It is usually yellow or olive-gray.
The skin on its back is spongy and wrinkled with dark spots and tiny warts.
Siberian roe deer
They undergo embryonic diapause.
Doe can delay the implantation of an embryo, so she will not give birth during winter.
Octopus
The lifespan of octopuses is directly influenced by the optic gland.
During research on octopuses, their visual glands were removed, and as a result, adults stopped guarding their offspring, began to eat again, and their lifespan increased significantly.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish do not have hearts, lungs, or brains.
They have a rudimentary nervous system, developed to detect vibrations, chemicals, and light, but also to navigate.