Animals

They can often be found in the vicinity of rivers and streams.

Their main food is clams and mussels, but they can also hunt squid, octopus and fish. In general, over 100 species make up their menu.

Hermann Schlegel, a German zoologist, discovered its pelt while on a survey in Korea.

In June 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration approved leeches for medical use, recognizing them as a therapeutic agent.

Larvae hatched from eggs feed on organic matter and eventually pupate in order to undergo metamorpho ...

Most species are listed as threatened or vulnerable to extinction, which is primarily caused by unregulated fishing and habitat loss.

They can most often be observed in the morning or late evening because too high temperatures drive them to shaded places or to burrows.

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.

Fossa feeds on anything it can lay its paws on, but the most preferable are lemurs.