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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European wildcat
The mating season begins in January and lasts until March.
Heat lasts from 1 to 6 days and gestation from 64 to 71 days (average 68).
Luna moth
Each instar of larvae stage is green.
Caterpillars stay at the same tree they hatched. Trees are not harmed in any significant way as the moth population is not large enough.
Axolotl
Axolotls that undergo metamorphosis change their physiology.
Metamorphosis allows axolotls to adapt to terrestrial conditions. They develop eyelids, muscle tone ...
Javan hawk-eagle
It is an endemic species of Indonesia.
It can be encountered in tropical forests of the island of Java.
Brazilian wandering spiders
Even if the Brazilian wandering spider is brought to Central Europe and escapes into the wild, it has no chance of survival.
These spiders require high temperatures, which the European climate cannot provide for them. 
Shoebill
Drawings of the shoebill have been found in Egyptian tombs and date back to around 3500 BC.
Among some African tribes, hunting shoebills is forbidden and the bird is the subject of superstition. Some say that the mere mention of the bird's name on a boat trip can bring on a storm.
Yellow spotted lizard
Parthogenesis occur when no males are present.
All lizards born this way are females. There are some populations of yellow spotted lizards that contain no males at all.
Southern cassowary
They are speedy runners.
Adult cassowaries can run up to 50 km (31 mi) per hour.
Red panda
Red pandas are native to southwestern Asia and the eastern Himalayas.
Red-necked wallaby
They are good swimmers, and their swimming style is similar to that of dogs.