Animals

Monday, 21 September 2026

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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Quokkas

Quokkas are relatively small for macropods.

They grow up to 40 to 55 centimeters long, and their weight ranges from 2,5 to 5 kg. Their tails rea ...

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Otters

Except for sea otters, which give birth in the water, other otter species give birth in dens located ashore.

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Quokkas

Quokkas are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Their population systematically declines, mainly due to the loss of habitat as a result of logging. ...

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Maine coon

The average lifespan of a Maine coon is 12 years.

Properly taken care of, they can live up to 15 years.

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Hippopotamus

Aside from eating, the entirety of a hippo's life takes place in water.

They spend up to 16 hours a day in it - as a way to cool off. They live mainly in freshwater habitat ...

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Pink river dolphin

It is mostly solitary but can be seen in groups of up to four individuals.

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Leopard geckos

Leopard geckos’ mate season is during summer.

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Malaysian trumpet snail

It is a common addition to house aquariums.

There are pros and cons of maintaining a population of a Malaysian trumpet snail.The trumpet snail w ...

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Malaysian trumpet snail

The Malaysian trumpet snail feeds mostly on algae.

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Gila monster

Scientists believe that since it preys on small animals and eggs, it evolved to use the venom solely to scare away predators.

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13 facts about Javan hawk-eagle

Nisaetus bartelsi

The Javan hawk-eagle is one of the most endangered raptors in the world. It is a symbol of the endemic fauna of Java island in Indonesia and an Indone ...

20 facts about pterodactyls

Flying reptiles

Pterodactyls, despite common beliefs, are not the ancestors of present-day birds. What is more, there was no such animal as Pterodactyl—the name refer ...

21 facts about Asian elephant

Elephas maximus

Asian elephants are one of the most endangered terrestrial mammals. Previously so widespread they reached the basin of the Yangtze River, nowadays the ...

31 facts about otters

Sea dogs

Otters can be found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. They are very social and playful mammals, most commonly found in river basins. ...

26 facts about red panda

The lesser panda

The red panda, despite its name, does not belong to the same family as the giant panda. Although both species share similarities, such as cravings for ...

25 facts about pink river dolphin

Amazon river dolphin

The Amazon river dolphin is also known as boto, bufeo, but the most commonly used name is the pink river dolphin. It is the largest river dolphin in t ...

17 facts about blue tang

Dory the fish

The royal blue tang is a crucial species of coral fish. Already popular marine aquarium addition, it was even further popularized by the animated movi ...

19 facts about Portuguese man-of-war

Pacific man-of-war

Portuguese man-of-war are fascinating creatures, that are in fact a colony of individual organisms. Named after warship vessels, they resemble floatin ...

18 facts about alligator snapping turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The alligator snapping turtle is one of the most memorable turtle species because of its intriguing look. They can be found in North and Central Ameri ...

24 facts about ball python

Royal python

The ball python, commonly referred to as the royal python, is the smallest of African pythons. Docile, and non-venomous, it is a very popular pet for ...

21 facts about fossa

Cryptoprocta ferox

A fossa is one of the most interesting animals. Generally speaking, it looks like a hybrid of a cat, a dog, a weasel, a monkey, and a mongoose. It is ...

20 facts about saola

Asian unicorn

Saola are one of the rarest large animals on Earth. They are so rare, in fact, that it is next to impossible to observe them in the wild. Scientists s ...

21 facts about corn snake

Pantherophis guttatus

Corn snakes, also referred to as the red rat snakes, are native to the U.S. Despite being colorful, they are not venomous. They are one of the most po ...

25 facts about Gila monster

Heloderma suspectum

The Gila monster is one of the few venomous lizards in the world, the only extant venomous species in the United States. It is easily distinguished by ...

19 facts about Hawksbill sea turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Hawksbills are one of the smallest sea turtles. Their distinguished shells make being considered the most beautiful sea turtles. They are listed as Cr ...