Animals

Thursday, 30 July 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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Toco toucan
Toco toucans are usually found in pairs or small groups.
They nest seasonally. The nest is usually high in a tree and consists of a cavity, at least part of ...
Llamas
Face
Alpacas have more hairy faces than llamas.
Fossa
It is dark brown with a golden hue.
European tree frog
About three months after hatching, the tadpoles transform.
This usually takes place between late July and early August.
Otters
Females give birth to one pup after two to three months of gestation.
Pups become fully independent after a year, until which time they stay with their family.
Ball python
The young hatch after 2,5 to 3,5 months of incubation.
Hatchlings are more colorful than adult ball pythons, and measure between 35 and 43 centimeters long. They feed on insects, small mammals, and small birds.
Central bearded dragon
They are solitary, although sometimes they can be found in groups.
They live in larger groups in places with abundant food or good sunlight, where they come to bask.
Spiders
The eyes of Deinopis spiders have phenomenal properties by spider standards. So far, 51 species of these spiders have been described.
Their central eyes are enlarged and point directly forward. Equipped with excellent lenses, they cov ...
American robin
They are very territorial birds.
Despite their competitive behavior, when faced by predator they can cooperate to fend it off.
Horseshoe crab
Bacterial tests made from their blood are used on the International Space Station to check for the presence of unwanted microorganisms.