Animals

Friday, 20 February 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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Sea otter
They are great divers and are capable of going for up to five minutes without breathing.
Sea otters usually do not need to dive for that long, as they live in shallow water down to 23 m (75 ft).
Northern pike
Young pikes feed on small invertebrates such as daphnia.
As their body weight increases, they quickly move on to larger prey such as flatworms. Once they reach a body length of 4 to 8 cm (1.57 to 3.14 in), they begin to prey on small fish.
Red panda
The name “panda” refers to the bamboo diet.
It translates from Nepalese “nigalya ponya,” which means “bamboo eater.”
European pine marten
They live in dense forests where they occupy hollows, burrows and clefts.
Usually, an individual has several shelters within its territory. When ambient temperatures are lower in winter, martens seek shelter underground.
Otters
It belongs to the subfamily Lutrinae in the family Mustelidae.
They are related to skunks, wolverines, badgers, and weasels.
Dodo bird
Traditionally, the dodo bird is considered a massive, clumsy bird.
In old drawings, the dodo was depicted as an obese bird living in captivity (in the early 17th centu ...
Boa constrictor
They are nocturnal.
During the day, however, they can be found basking in the sun for energy. After dark, they go out in ...
Siberian roe deer
They belong to the genus Capreolus.
They are also called the eastern roe deer.
Amur leopard
It is the rarest wild cat in the world.
There are approximately 100 wild individuals alive.
Hedgehogs
They can venture several kilometers while searching for food.