Animals

Three days after emerging from chrysalis they are able to mate. Males are patrolling in search for females.

Of domestic animals, dogs pose the greatest threat to them.

In special situations when they feel threatened, they can accelerate up to 20 kilometers per hour.

Its status went up from endangered in 2014 when its population surpassed 1850. This was a 17 percent increase in numbers since 2003, when China's panda population was 1,600.

This behavior serves to distract the predator and allow the lizard to escape safely. After some time, the lizard's tail begins to grow back, although it rarely reaches its original shape and length.

Twins are very rare, occurring in only about 2% of all births. It is even less likely that both pups will survive.

They have very sensitive skin, however, and are prone to diseases.

Calves make their first independent moves at approximately four years of age.