Animals

Wednesday, 28 January 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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Asian elephant
It is significantly smaller than its cousin from Africa, the African elephant.
The Asian elephant has smaller, more round ears and one finger, instead of two, on the upper lip of its trunk.
Tigers
Their sense of smell is worse than dogs’.
They make auxiliary use of Jacobson’s organ for odor recognition.
Laughing kookaburra
Their boldness in hunting snakes made them a welcome sight in suburban areas of mainland Australia.
American bullfrog
They have several natural predators.
They fall prey to foxes, snapping turtles, raccoons, water snakes, and herons.
Red panda
They are rusty-colored, which helps them camouflage better.
Trees in their natural habitat are typically covered with reddish moss and lichens. Their underbelly is black, which adds to their camouflage when hidden on tree tops.
Luna moth
The NatureServe conservation status for the luna moth is G5 (secure).
Crested gecko
However lizards can regenerate amputated tails, crested geckos do not possess this ability.
Once lost, it’s gone forever.
Manatees
Manatees often appear in children’s literature.
Pictured as friendly and pleasant, they promote respect for the environment and nature conservation.
American mink
Minks were imported to Poland in 1953 for breeding purposes.
Many of them managed to escape from the farms and were released by various environmental organizatio ...
Northern pike
Pike can be found in still and flowing waters, both fresh and saline.
The only saltwater habitat northern pike can be found is the Baltic Sea and the mouths of rivers flo ...