Animals

Friday, 10 July 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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Syrian brown bear
Historically, the brown bear ranged from Turkey to Turkmenistan in the Middle East.
It became extinct in Syria in the mid-20th century and was also exterminated in Jordan and Israel. C ...
Arabian oryx
Historically, the Arabian oryx lived mainly in the Middle East; until the early 19th century, there were large herds of oryx in Palestine, Sinai, Iraq, and Transjordan.
For centuries, oryxes were part of the environment that ensured the survival of the indigenous popul ...
Luna moth
They vagrant sometimes.
Occurrences of the luna moth in western Europe have been recorded.
Salamanders
Juveniles
Newly hatched salamander is in a larval form that needs to metamorphose before becoming an adult for ...
Northern pike
Northern pikes live in rushing streams and shallow, vegetated areas in lakes and ponds, as well as in cold, clear, rocky waters.
Because of the cannibalistic nature of these fish, young pike need places to hide among plants to avoid being eaten.
Hippopotamus
Hippos lead an amphibious lifestyle.
They mostly stay in the water during the daytime, showing activity after dusk and at night. Then the ...
Cane toad
It is considered an invasive species in over 20 countries.
Many examples of the cane toad moving into a new area lead to a decline in that territory's biodiversity.
Guinea pig
From around 1200 until the Spanish conquest in 1532, indigenous peoples used selective breeding of guinea pigs to develop many varieties that have become the basis for some modern domestic breeds.
Guinea pigs are still a source of food in the region. Many farms in the Andean highlands raise these animals, feeding them vegetable scraps.
Hedgehogs
They can venture several kilometers while searching for food.
Common cuckoo
The common cuckoo begins to lay eggs in early July.
During this time it is able to produce and lay 10 to 20 eggs. There are usually two days between egg ...