Animals

Saturday, 10 January 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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Arctic fox
The mating period begins in the spring.
During this time, polar foxes search for a place to start a family. Fertilization occurs in April or May. Arctic foxes are monogamous, and males and females share the care of the offspring.
Okapi
The large number of rods in the eyes of these animals allows them to see in the dark.
Lemon shark
It is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.
It is a target of both commercial and recreational fishing. Its fins and skin hold high commercial value.
Butterflies
The Hornet moth is a butterfly that confusingly resembles a wasp.
It can also make wasp-like sounds while flying. This species of butterfly is an example of mimicry, a trait that protects insects from predators.
Grey heron
Young herons become fledglings approximately 7-8 weeks after hatching, although they do not become fully independent yet.
They gain full independence around 10 weeks of age. Only about 30% of the young survive the first ye ...
Platypus
The first description of the animal was made by George Shaw, describing it as a most unusual mammalian specimen.
The animal was given the official scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, which means in Greek "bird's mouth", and from the Latin adjective anatinus - "duck".
Octopus
Octopuses can camouflage themselves.
Thanks to special cells in their skin, they can adjust their skin color to the environment like a chameleon. Camouflage is used by these animals both for hunting and hiding from predators.
French Bulldog
There are two types of French Bulldog ears.
The “rose ears”, typically folded over, are common among the English Bulldogs, and once upon a time ...
Axolotl
Axolotls that undergo metamorphosis change their physiology.
Metamorphosis allows axolotls to adapt to terrestrial conditions. They develop eyelids, muscle tone ...
Red panda
Red pandas can undergo embryonic diapause.
The gestation can last for 93 days but can be delayed up to 156 days until the conditions are suitable enough to give birth to cubs.