Animals

It is a type of hibernation, which can last for up to nine months.

Nests are usually located in forked tree branches and reach up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter. They are built with twigs, grass and leaves. Structure is not very durable and can disintegrate easily.

There are some vital differences, however, since bobcats are spotted, and have short, smooth tails.

Their body length ranges from 16 to 18 centimeters and their weight is between 35 to 40 grams. The w ...

The first one appears in April–May and the second in July–August. Given favorable weather conditions, three broods are possible. Larvae hatch after three days from being laid.

The biggest of the genus is the great hammerhead. The record holder is a female caught in 2006 who weighed almost 581 kilograms. The reason for her unusual weight, however, was pregnancy.

It knocks on the trunks and branches and listens to the echo in order to locate hollow chambers.

Study shows that it’s not easy to fool a robin and, in most cases, future parent get rid of unwanted eggs from its nest.

They spend only a few weeks in pairs during the mating season, which begins in June and ends in October.