Animals

Wednesday, 29 April 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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Ball python
The unique morph is the Stormtrooper.
This black and white morph was named after the famous imperial soldier armor from the Star Wars fran ...
Saola
Their tails are short, brown-beige-black.
Maine coon
The oldest living Maine coon was Corduroy from Oregon, U.S.
He was 26 when named the oldest living cat by the Guinness World Records in 2015. Sadly, a year later, he ran away from home, and after several weeks was presumed dead at 27.
Okapi
Okapi grow up to about 2.1 meters in length and from 1.5 to 1.7 meters at the shoulder.
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 ...
European wildcat
It is a carnivorous mammal of the cat family.
There are more than 20 subspecies of the European wildcat.
Tiger sharks
They are common in tropical and temperate waters worldwide.
Most can be found around the Pacific islands. However, there are none in the Mediterranean Sea.
Narwhal
They do not have a dorsal fin.
Coyote
Coyote pelts were of great economic importance in the early 1950s.
They ranged in price from $5 to $25 per piece and were used to make coats, jackets, scarves, and muffs.
Gila monster
It will also feed on small organisms, such as hares, mice, squirrels, birds, frogs, lizards, or snakes.
Depending on the size of the prey, it can be crushed first, or eaten alive, starting with the head.