Animals

Monday, 3 August 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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Housefly
The female lays about one hundred eggs in a single batch.
The laying process can take several days, and over a lifetime, a female housefly can lay up to 2,000 eggs, although this number does not usually exceed 500.
Spinosaurus
Spinosaurus was a terrifying carnivorous reptile.
It might be a primarily piscivorous species, but juvenile dinosaur remains found in Spinosaur's stom ...
White-browed tit-warbler
White-browed tit-warblers are very colorful.
Their feathers are vibrant violet-blue, and gray, with cream underbellies and brow, and a chestnut crown.
Coyote
Coyotes are known to attack humans.
They are generally rare and do not cause much injury due to the animal's relatively small size, but fatal attacks do happen. Most cases of coyote attacks on humans are reported in California.
Pink river dolphin
It is the largest of the river dolphin species.
A full-grown dolphin measures up to 2,7 meters long and weighs approximately 180 kg.
Otters
They primarily feed on fish, but also on crabs, crayfish, and frogs.
Depending on the species, they can also feed on small birds and mammals, shellfish, clams, and sea urchins.
Hammerhead sharks
Hammerhead species tend to swim in schools.
It is uncommon for sharks, however. During the day, hammerheads prefer company, but they hunt solitarily at night.
Ball python
The average clutch contains six eggs.
Ball python
They can survive without food for several months.
They regulate their metabolism during dry seasons.
Mallard
The average lifespan of a mallard duck in the wild is 3 years. However, they can live much longer, even more than 20.
The oldest documented age of these birds is 29 years.