Animals

Wednesday, 25 February 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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Luna moth
Like most moths, they are nocturnal animals.
Leeches
In water, leeches move in a wavy, meandering motion.
They move in a similar way to the caterpillars, with the help of suction cups - they extend their bo ...
Mallard
The breeding season lasts from April to July.
They usually form monogamous pairs but males can also interbreed with other females.
Boa constrictor
Boa constrictors have two lungs, but only one is used.
The left lung is smaller and unused for breathing, which is done exclusively by the right lung. This is a rather unusual feature among snakes, as most colubrids have completely lost their left lung.
Lemon shark
They show a tendency towards cannibalism.
It happens that an adult lemon shark will eat its own pups.
Leopard geckos
Unlike most geckos, they have eyelids, which allow them to blink and sleep with their eyes closed.
Platypus
The cervical spine of the platypus consists, as in most mammals, of seven cervical vertebrae.
It has cervical ribs and additional bones in the shoulder girdle, such as the interclavicular bone, ...
Malaysian trumpet snail
It is native to southern Asia and northern Africa.
Red-necked wallaby
Their long ears can turn 180 degrees independently.
Leeches
Leech saliva has specific properties.
It contains hirudin, a substance that prevents blood from clotting, and histamine, which causes dila ...