Animals

Wednesday, 24 June 2026
27 facts about turtles
27 facts about turtles
The only vertebrates so armored
The first turtles appeared on Earth at the end of the Permian about 240 million years ago. Although the first ones had neither plastron nor carapace, ...

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Ocean sunfish
Typically adults measure about 1,8 m (5,9 ft) in length and 2,5 (8,2 ft) fin to fin. Weight may vary from 247 to 1000 kg (545 to 2205 lb).
Largest individuals may reach 3,3 m (10,8 ft) in length and 4,2 m (13,8 ft) vertically and weigh up to 2,300 kg (5,070 lb). Research suggests that females may be a bit larger than males.
Snails
The largest sea snail is Syrinx aruanus.
It is a shell snail that can grow up to 91 cm in length and weigh 18 kg. It inhabits the waters around Australia, where it hunts polychaetes.
Axolotl
Axolotls reach sexual maturity usually at a year old.
Maine coon
The average lifespan of a Maine coon is 12 years.
Properly taken care of, they can live up to 15 years.
Leopard geckos
Its tail, which is as long as its body, serves as fat storage.
It comes in handy while food is scarce.
Aye-aye
Their thinnest finger has a ball-and-socket metacarpophalangeal joint, which makes them unique in the animal world.
They also possess a sixth digit, called a pseudo-thumb.
Viper dogfish
They are bioluminescent.
They possess many photophores on both their bodies and undersides.
Southern cassowary
They are speedy runners.
Adult cassowaries can run up to 50 km (31 mi) per hour.
Rice's whale
Along with vaquita, it is considered one of the most endangered cetaceans.
Pink river dolphin
It belongs to the family Iniidae.