Animals

They can often be found in the vicinity of rivers and streams.

They typically bury themselves under fallen leaves or compost and wake up during summer, when the temperature reaches approximately 15 degrees Celsius.

Every species of reef fish carries ciguatoxin and maitotoxin from the consumption of small organisms. One in 1,000 cases of poisoning will end up in death.

Male prepares a flat rock for breeding. A female lays 600 to 1500 eggs, depending on her size.

Given proper circumstances, the female can give birth to one calf every 2.5 to 4 years.

Aye-ayes rub their cheeks and necks against branches, leaving scents that deter other males from entering the territory.

However, the record holder lived to the age of 23.

It stays away from agricultural areas and human settlements.

It is a common trait among the endemic fauna of New Zealand.

Lungs are found in crabs Chasmagnathus granulatus and hermit crabs Coenobita and Birgus. They are ma ...