Animals

Friday, 24 July 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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Cane toad
Bufotoxin can also be fatal to humans.
Deaths have been reported after contact with the toxin, but more commonly, poisoned individuals experienced hallucinations, vomiting, pain, and visual disturbances occur in poisoned individuals.
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 ...
European pine marten
The male's testicles develop about a month before mating.
When females come into heat, there is a gradual regression of the testicles. The first sign of heat in females is an enlarged vulva.
Sperm whale
Normally, they move at a speed of 5-10 kilometers per hour.
In special situations when they feel threatened, they can accelerate up to 20 kilometers per hour.
Lemon shark
It was first described by a Cuban zoologist, Felipe Poey, in 1868.
Octopus
Most octopuses lead solitary lives, but we also encounter species that live in larger communities.
Spiders
Since spiders do not have antennae, their legs take over.
The bristles covering them have the ability to detect sounds, smells, vibrations, and air movements.
Arctic fox
Most polar foxes do not survive the first year of their lives.
Bird of Paradise
Raggiana bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea raggiana) is featured in the emblem and flag of Papua New Guinea.
Luna moth
While caterpillars often fall prey to insect parasitoids, adult forms are being hunted by nocturnal birds and bats.
Attacked caterpillars make clicking noises with their mandibles. They are also able to release distasteful fluids capable of fending off insects and even a small rodent.