Animals

Tuesday, 5 May 2026
15 facts about fleas
15 facts about fleas
External parasites
Fleas are one of the most hated insects by pet owners. Once they find their way onto a dog or a cat, they are very hard to remove. Reproducing at a ve ...

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Common cuckoo
Young cuckoos throw other chicks out of the nest to get enough food.
This is because a cuckoo chick is often larger than its host and could not be able to survive if other birds were fed in addition to it.
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Common kingfisher
They feed mainly on fish, which they catch by diving vertically into a river or other body of water.
They also eat aquatic insects, frogs, and crayfish. They catch their prey by flying low over the water, at a speed of up to 190 km/h.
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Crested gecko
Crested geckos emit loud squeaks when threaten or afraid.
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Boa constrictor
The mating season lasts from April to August. A male will mate with several females during this time.
It is the female who chooses her mate, first by attracting him with pheromones and then by fighting ...
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Pterodactyls
The pterosaur clade consists of many genera, including Pterodactylus and Pteranodon, which are the most commonly depicted in modern culture.
Paleontologists claim there are more than 130 valid pterosaur genera, which fossils were found in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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Central bearded dragon
Environmental temperature can affect the sex of hatched lizards.
At temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius, some males may hatch as females. Despite having two male c ...
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Okapi
They have long legs and ears, and their tail reaches a length of 30 to 40 centimeters.
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Blue-Tongued Lizard
They can be found in all Australian habitats, including urbanized areas.
They inhabit oceanic coastlines, mountainous regions, and lowlands. In urbanized areas, they may be harmed by humans or become prey for dogs and cats.
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Maine coon
They love jumping into water tanks.
This feature certainly distinguishes them from other domestic cats, and it is all thanks to their water-resistant fur.
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Southern cassowary
Females lay three to five green eggs in a single clutch.
Nests are provisory constructions made mostly of leaves. Eggs are 16 x 10 cm (6,3 x 4,1 in) in size ...
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16 facts about American bullfrog
16 facts about American bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
The American bullfrog, commonly referred to as simply bullfrog, is an invasive species native to North America. As one of the largest frog species, an ...
15 facts about vaquita
15 facts about vaquita
Phocoena sinus
Vaquitas are the smallest of all known cetaceans. They are very timid, and thus spotting one is extremely rare. Native to the Gulf of California in Me ...
22 facts about Amur leopard
22 facts about Amur leopard
Panthera pardus orientalis
Amur leopards are the world’s rarest wild cats. One of eight leopard subspecies, the Amur leopard is easily distinguished from its cousins. Despite be ...
15 facts about Siberian roe deer
15 facts about Siberian roe deer
Eastern roe deer
The Siberian roe deer is a widespread species, commonly found in Siberia and Mongolia. They are shy animals, mostly solitary, but form a herd during w ...
15 facts about Malaysian trumpet snail
15 facts about Malaysian trumpet snail
Red-rimmed melania
When it comes to the Malaysian trumpet snail, the main question is pet or pest. These tiny freshwater snails are a successful invasive species, which ...
19 facts about lemon shark
19 facts about lemon shark
Negaprion brevirostris
The lemon shark is one of over 1,000 species of shark. It has a very gentle nature and thus is one of the most popular among shark divers. Lemon shark ...
23 facts about Maine coon
23 facts about Maine coon
Gentle giants
Maine coons are one of the most popular domestic cat breeds in the world. They have a lovely temperament and enjoy playing and interacting with humans ...
16 facts about ladybugs
16 facts about ladybugs
Ladybugs, ladybirds, lady beetles…
Ladybugs are one of the most recognizable insects worldwide. Although small, they are vicious predatory insects that can consume up to 5,000 aphids in ...
19 facts about French Bulldog
19 facts about French Bulldog
Bouledogue Français
French Bulldog is one of the most popular companion dogs. They are very adaptable and make perfect companions for adults, children, and other animals. ...
26 facts about Aye-aye
26 facts about Aye-aye
“Mangatambo hita, miseo tsy tsara”
Aye-aye is an endemic animal of Madagascar. For many, they are considered the ugliest and the weirdest creatures in the world. The natives believe tha ...
19 facts about jellyfish
19 facts about jellyfish
Gelatinous sea creature
Jellyfish are fascinating creatures and the most ancient animals on Earth. Although boneless, toothless, and brainless, they are efficient predators a ...
18 facts about tiger sharks
18 facts about tiger sharks
Galeocerdo cuvier
Tiger sharks are one of the deadliest of all known shark species. Although they do not normally prey on humans, they will not hesitate to attack. They ...
23 facts about stingrays
23 facts about stingrays
Pancakes of the sea
One of the most distinguished known fish, stingrays are common in tropical and subtropical waters. There are over 200 species of stingrays, all equall ...
26 facts about Kiwi bird
26 facts about Kiwi bird
Flightless birds
Endemic to New Zealand, kiwis are the smallest known ratites in the world. Their distinctive build and atypical characteristics made them internationa ...
22 facts about hammerhead sharks
22 facts about hammerhead sharks
Most distinctive of all sharks
These peculiar fish are common worldwide. Although, like most sharks, they have bad press; they do not include humans in their diet, attacking only wh ...
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