Animals

Friday, 28 November 2025
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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European pine marten
Males are slightly larger than females.
The body length of a european marten averages 53 cm (21 in) and the tail length is 25 cm (10 in). Adult martens can weigh between 1.5 and 1.7 kg (3,3 to 3,7 in).
Common kingfisher
They are not songbirds.
They use a few sharp sounds depending on the situation: the call for flight is a short, sharp whistl ...
Manatees
Manatees live in herds in shallow tropical waters.
They are found in coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to northeastern Brazil, ...
Stingrays
Stingrays are equipped with dangerous blades containing venom.
They cause puncturing wounds that mostly lead to severe pain, local necrosis, and delayed wound healing, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and muscle cramps.
Coyote
The coyote keeps its tail down when running or walking.
The wolf keeps its tail horizontal.
Lemon shark
Lemon sharks are viviparous.
A Female gives birth to a living pup after 12 months of gestation.
Crustacean
Most crustaceans breathe using gills, however, some species have developed primitive lungs.
Lungs are found in crabs Chasmagnathus granulatus and hermit crabs Coenobita and Birgus. They are ma ...
Rice's whale
It was identified as a separate species in 2021.
It was named in recognition of Dale Rice’s discovery of the species.
Black Caiman
Black caimans can exhibit cannibalistic tendencies.
Sometimes adult black caimans eat juveniles since they are easy prey.
Sand lizard
The body length can be up to 24 cm (9,44 in). Individuals from Eastern Europe can reach up to 28 cm (11 in). They have a compact, stocky body.
Both the legs and the snout are short. The paws end with long, clawed toes. The tail, in turn, is almost half its length, about 11 cm (4,3 in).