Animals

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

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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Blue tang

Fertilized eggs, that measure up to 0,8 millimeters, hatch within 24 to 26 hours.

Juveniles are called larvae and occupy the coral habitat until they mature. Maturity is not measured ...

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Stingrays

Ancient Greeks used stingray venom as an anesthetic for dental procedures.

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Blue tang

It is royal blue, with a yellow tail, and a dark blue or black palette-like pattern on its body.

Juveniles are yellow, with light-blue edging on dorsal fins.

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Insects

There are also insects that are oviparous.

Examples of such insects are the beetle Blaptica dubia and the fly Glossina palpalis (tse-tse).

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Narwhal

Narwhal was first described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Karol Linnaeus in his work "Systema Naturae".

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Dolphins

Orcas are the biggest natural enemies of dolphins.

Although they belong to the dolphin family, this does not stop them from hunting their smaller cousins.

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Shoebill

The species was first described in 1850 by English ornithologist John Gould.

Shoebills were originally classified as storks (Ciconiiformes). However, based on anatomical similar ...

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Common Surinam toad

The mating of dorsal amphibians is very spectacular.

Individuals united in amplexus (a sexual reflex found in anuran amphibians) perform flips, each of w ...

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Laughing kookaburra

Laughing kookaburras are native to eastern mainland Australia.

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Leeches

Leech saliva has specific properties.

It contains hirudin, a substance that prevents blood from clotting, and histamine, which causes dila ...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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 ...