Animals

The greatest threat to sea otters is human activity. Although it is illegal today, sea otters were once hunted in large numbers for their pelts. Massive fur hunting began in the 18th century.

The European hedgehog is under partial species protection.

Neither Pterodactylus nor Pteranodons were the biggest of pterosaurs.

They can survive without food and water for long periods of time.

The Malaysian trumpet snail feeds mostly on algae.

Young hatchlings are 25 to 38 centimeters long and reach maturity within the first three years of life.

Wombats are the only species in the world that defecates in the form of cubes.

They were given their name by colonial settlers who noticed resemblance to European robin (Erithacus rubecula).

Their sexual dimorphism is not visible through coloration.

Black caimans reach sexual maturity at the age of 5 to 15.