Animals

Tuesday, 3 November 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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Spiders
The eyes of Deinopis spiders have phenomenal properties by spider standards. So far, 51 species of these spiders have been described.
Their central eyes are enlarged and point directly forward. Equipped with excellent lenses, they cov ...
Portuguese man-of-war
They belong to the genus Physalia and are its only representative.
Viper dogfish
It was discovered in 1986 on the southern coast of Japan.
Cabbage White butterfly
Its Latin name is Pieris rapae, and it's a member of the Pieridae family.
Hawksbill sea turtle
Although they are capable of holding their breath for approximately three hours, they like to resurface every 15 to 30 minutes.
Fossa
Its scientific classification has been widely disputed.
Fossa convergently evolved many features common to the family Felidae, but on the other hand, it sha ...
Bonobo
Bonobos can communicate using sound signals and gestures.
They can also predict the behavior of other individuals in the herd. Scientists say bonobos may have ...
European wildcat
Usually hunts on the ground but is also a good climber.
It can watch its prey from an elevated position and will pounce as soon as it is sure the attack will be successful.
Shoebill
The Shoebill is a large bird.
The length of its body (from the tail to the beak) is from 100 to 140 cm (39 to 55 in). The height o ...
Okapi
They are very alert and perceptive animals, when they find themselves in an emergency they hide in thickets, where it is difficult to spot them due to their masking color.