Animals

They are also present on some islands near Venezuela like Margarita or Trinidad and Tobago.

Although their fossils are a rarity, since they do not have bones, the oldest shell-like fossils date back to Neoproterozoic Era (1000—550 mya).

The length of its body (from the tail to the beak) is from 100 to 140 cm (39 to 55 in). The height o ...

During the day, however, they can be found basking in the sun for energy. After dark, they go out in ...

In doing so, they collect the scent around them and then transfer it to their mouth cavity to the so-called Jacobson’s organ, which analyzes olfactory signals.

Sea otters usually do not need to dive for that long, as they live in shallow water down to 23 m (75 ft).

They feed mainly on grass, but also on fruits, tubers, shoots, buds of other plants, roots and herbs.

Apart from being large, they are non-toxic to humans. Their legs are eaten grilled, fried, and boiled.

At a time of spreading the Catholic faith among South America’s indigenous peoples and the need for ...

The males arrive at the spawning site a few weeks before the females. During spawning, eggs are depo ...