Animals

Thursday, 23 April 2026
15 facts about Javan leopard
15 facts about Javan leopard
Panthera pardus melas
The Javan leopard is one of the endemic animals of the island of Java in Indonesia. Due to habitat fragmentation, leopards are forced to breed within ...

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Brazilian wandering spiders
These spiders are known in Europe mainly from the fact that they sometimes appear in bananas sold in markets.
Although they are dangerous to humans, it should be remembered that not every spider found in a bunc ...
Leeches
The first cases of hirudotherapy were recorded in Ancient Egypt.
They are known from wall paintings dating back to the 18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BC). The medical use o ...
Snails
The eyes of land snails are located on their antennae.
However, their location varies between species, some have them on the tips and others at the base of ...
Platypus
Observations of platypuses have shown that they can be both sedentary and migratory animals.
Moose
The mating season of moose is called the rutting.
A female entering estrus calls the male with a tearful, nasal roar. A male looking for a female does ...
Hawksbill sea turtle
They are resistant to various toxins contained in several sea sponges species.
Because of that, there is little competition for food. It makes them also an essential part of the coral ecosystem.
Hyacinth macaw
The Hyacinthine Macaw is an endangered species.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), they are classified as Vulne ...
Lemon shark
It is a skilled nocturnal predator, often preying on crustaceans, stingrays, and bony fish.
The amount of food ingested varies, as the lemon shark eats as long as it feels hungry.
Bird of Paradise
Birds of paradise build nests from leaves and ferns, usually in the fork of a tree. The nest resembles a deep cup.
The female takes care of the offspring herself, and the male does not participate in nest building.
Lemon shark
It reaches an average length of 3 meters.
The largest shark ever caught was 3,7 meters long and weighed 184 kg.