Animals

Monday, 13 July 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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Boa constrictor
They are solitary and group together mostly during the mating season.
They spend most of their time on the ground, although they can climb and are sometimes found in trees.
European tree frog
Males are equipped with a large and variably colored resonance sac.
It is used during the mating season to attract females. The more colorful it is, the better it indicates the condition of its bearer.
Ocean sunfish
The newly hatched sunfish is tiny, measuring about 2,5 mm (0,1 in).
If they are lucky enough to survive and develop into fry, they need only 15 months to achieve a size of an adult.  To increase the chance of survival, juveniles swim in schools.
Corn snake
The IUCN lists them as the Least Concern.
However, in Florida, they are listed as a special concern species. Their numbers decline due to habi ...
Blue-Tongued Lizard
When posed to danger, they can shed tail to distract predator.
Skinks have an ability to regrow the tail, but size and shape may differ from the original.
Maine coon
Maine coon tail is its signature feature.
Their tails are very fluffy, and usually as long as the cat itself.
Common cuckoo
It is difficult to determine the maximum lifespan of the cuckoo.
The record holder lived 6 years, 11 months and 2 days, but there are reports that the cuckoo can live up to 15 years.
Ocean sunfish
They live in temperate and tropical oceanic waters around the globe.
They can be found in all oceans, where the temperature is higher than 10 °C (50 °F). Individuals mig ...
European pine marten
They are fed on milk for the first three months of life.
Females have only four nipples capable of producing food. As martens grow, they begin to consume meat, but not earlier than five weeks after birth.
American robin
They are being hunted by hawks, snakes and domestic cats mostly.
Only 25 % of young birds survive the first year.