Animals

Friday, 12 June 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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Dik-dik
It inhabits Africa.
Its natural habitat is two areas in Africa - the eastern and southern parts of the continent - from ...
Brown recluse spider
Its venom is necrotic.
Both male and female can inject venom. However poisonous, its bite is not deadly. People react diffe ...
Ball python
They feed on rodents and birds.
They are “used” as pest control in various rural communities.
Yellow spotted lizard
They can live up to 11 years in the wild.
It takes at least 3 years for yellow spotted lizards to reach maturity.
American flamingo
The beak of the young does not curve until 11 weeks after hatching.
It allows them to become self-fed. At the same time, chicks begin to grow their first darts. Pink plumage gradually replaces the gray plumage within two to three years.
Sand lizard
Sand lizard prefers lowland areas such as meadows, gardens and open spaces where it can bask in the sun.
Guinea pig
Spanish, Dutch and English traders took guinea pigs to Europe, where they quickly became popular as exotic pets among the upper classes and royal families, including Queen Elizabeth I.
The earliest known written record of a guinea pig dates back to 1547. It is a description of an anim ...
Vaquita
They are carnivores.
They feed on fish, crabs, and prawns, but their favorite is squid.
Horseshoe crab
The horseshoe tail spike helps them swim and acts as a rudder. It is also helpful in burying the animal.
Sea lamprey
Sea lampreys can be found deep under the sea.
Specimens of the sea lamprey have been recorded at depths of 4000 m (2,5 mi).