Animals

Sunday, 28 December 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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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.
Llamas
Behavior
Due to relatively small bodies, alpacas tend to seek shelter when in danger. On the other hand, llamas display agressiveness while in danger. They may kick, scream, spit and charge potential predator.
Gila monster
Unlike snakes, the Gila monster produces its venom in salivary glands at the end of its lower jaws.
It has to bite its prey to release the toxin into the open wound.
Jellyfish
There are over 2,000 known species of jellyfish.
It is estimated, however, that there might be over 300,000 species. To establish the current number ...
Sea lamprey
Morphed juvenile lampreys migrate to lakes or saltwater environments.
At this time, they begin to feed on their victims' blood. It is estimated that a single sea lamprey is capable of killing 18 kg (40 lb) of fish annually.
Blue tang
They are omnivorous.
Primarily, they feed on plankton but will nibble on algae. In fact, they are crucial in keeping the ...
Southern cassowary
They live up to 30 years in the wild.
They reach maturity in 2,5 to 3 years. In captivity, cassowary can live up to 50 years.
American mink
The American mink is a species of a predatory mammal from the mustelid family.
Mustelids and martens (Mustelidae) are the most numerous family of predatory mammals, including smal ...
White-browed tit-warbler
White-browed tit-warblers feed on insects and spiders.
During winter, their diet consists also of seeds and berries.
Octopus
In the mouth of an octopus, there is a grater called a radula.
The radula is made of chitin and its task is to crush food that has entered the mouth.