Animals

Tuesday, 1 September 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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Capybaras
Capybaras are very popular on social media.
Videos featuring these animals can be found on platforms such as Instagram, but they are making a re ...
Luna moth
Its Latin name is Actias luna, and it’s a member of the Saturniidae family.
Northern pike
Most individuals lead a solitary life.
Under certain conditions, however, it is better to cooperate. Divers reported that smaller pikes som ...
Aye-aye
Aye-aye is an endemic species native to Madagascar.
It occupies mostly the east coast of Madagascar, but can also be found in the north-west part of the island.
Adder
Adder venom can cause a change in heart rhythm, reduce blood clotting, and lead to nervous system damage and tissue necrosis.
Spiders
Spiders breathe using lungs or windpipes.
Lung tracheas evolved from the legs of aquatic arachnids. Tracheae, in turn, are bulges in the body ...
Okapi
They are herbivores, the basis of their diet are leaves of trees and grass, but they also eat buds, fruits and mushrooms.
Brazilian wandering spiders
They live in tropical and subtropical climates. They live in tropical and subtropical climates.
Their northernmost area of distribution is Costa Rica. Their range covers much of South America up to roughly the 25 °E parallel, or northern Argentina.
Hedgehogs
Despite their ability to fend off most predators, hedgehogs are defenseless against badgers.
Badgers’ long and durable claws are not prone to injury while in contact with hedgehogs’ spikes. The hedgehog population in habitats domiciled by badgers is typically very small.
Octopus
The mouth of an octopus begins with a beak typical of these animals.