Animals

The main reason behind their small numbers is excessive poaching and loss of their habitat. Fortunat ...

There are between 900.000 and 1,2 million during the breeding season. The mallard is probably the most numerous duck species.

Small populations of these cats inhabit China, eastern Russia, and inland between India and Vietnam. ...

Some species on the other hand can grow much larger up to 80 mm (3 in).

They can shed an arm anytime, like octopuses. This mechanism is used to distract the potential predator and gives brittle star an opportunity to edge away from danger.

Both adults and larvae can be found on decaying vegetables, fruits, meat, and plant secretions. Adults also feed on the nectar of flowers. Solid food is softened with saliva before being aspirated.

The two subspecies separated some 250,000 years ago. Scientists suggest that they should be treated as separate species.

The most venomous insect is the Pogonomyrmex maricopa ant, which lives in the southwestern United St ...

In contrast to the water environment, sea otters are very clumsy on land, but this does not stop them from taking a rest on land.