Animals

Neither Pterodactylus nor Pteranodons were the biggest of pterosaurs.

Like all dolphins, the pink river dolphin sleeps with one eye open.

These animals are active during the day, although they may also remain active in the early night hours.

Moose do not have upper front teeth.

Ball pythons fell prey to larger snakes, mammals, and owls.

The basking shark's most distinctive feature is its five pairs of giant gill slits.

They are monogamic.

The European hedgehog is under partial species protection.

Historically, the Arabian oryx lived mainly in the Middle East; until the early 19th century, there were large herds of oryx in Palestine, Sinai, Iraq, and Transjordan.

Adult individuals feed on bottom-dwelling organisms, while juvenile ones prey on mid-water animals.