Animals

Tuesday, 2 June 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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Earthworms
The stomach of earthworms is made up of two parts.
The first section is the goiter, which is responsible for storing food. The second section is the fleshy stomach, where the food is broken down mechanically.
Capybaras
Capybaras are aquatic and terrestrial animals.
This is largely dependent on the climate in which they naturally occur, characterized by transitiona ...
Platypus
In reserves, the platypus can be seen in special aquariums, as of 2013 only in Australia.
American robin
They tend to build their nests in dense bushes or in a fork of a tree.
American robins are not shy, so they can even construct a nest near human buildings. Their nests are made of twigs, grass, mud, feathers and anything soft they can find (paper, fabric etc.).
Leopard geckos
Leopard geckos kept in captivity are bred selectively to achieve more color and pattern morphs than there are available in the wild.
Octopus
Most octopuses hatch from eggs as paralarvae and function as plankton for the first weeks or months. These small octopuses feed on zooplankton, arthropod larvae, or copepods.
Manatees
They are known for their distinctive way of swimming on their backs.
They raise their heads and front fins above the water level, which helps them with breathing, and their wide tails work like ballast to help them swim.
Spiders
Some spiders use environmental vibrations to locate prey.
This is especially popular among web-weaving spiders. Some species can also locate prey by detecting changes in air pressure.
Mallard
As early as the Neolithic period in Greece, people hunted these birds. They fell prey to hunters more often than other species due to their large numbers.
They are most often prepared by stewing or roasting, accompanied by sweet accompaniments such as apples, pears, or cranberries.
Guinea pig
In the nineteenth century, the domestic cavy began to be used as a laboratory animal.
The advantage of these animals was their small size, gentle disposition, and their anatomical featur ...