Animals

Thursday, 2 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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Ocean sunfish
While in danger, they can speed up.
When being pursued, those fish can accelerate rapidly and even jump over the water surface.
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Leeches
The first cases of hirudotherapy were recorded in Ancient Egypt.
They are known from wall paintings dating back to the 18th Dynasty (1550-1292 BC). The medical use o ...
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Northern pike
Larger animals tend to follow their prey, while juveniles prefer to attack from hiding.
Adults are found at depths of several meters, following schools of other fish. In the Baltic Sea, the pike has been reported to follow herring schools.
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Viper dogfish
To catch their prey, viper dogfish extend their jaws.
There are some who claim the process reminds them of xenomorphs. However, since the first individual ...
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Sperm whale
The sperm whale’s brain is the largest in the world, five times the size of a human brain.
It is the largest known brain of any modern or extinct animal, weighs on average about 7-8 kilograms, and has a volume of about 8000 cubic centimeters.
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Butterflies
Queen Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae) is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. 
It is the largest diurnal butterfly in the world, with a wingspan of up to 28 centimeters (10 inches ...
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Goblin shark
Their snout is equipped with special electroreceptors called Ampullae of Lorenzini.
It has been observed, that this receptor is able to detect pressure, touch, salinity, temperature, e ...
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American robin
Breeding season lasts from April to July.
During this time they may have two or even three broods.
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European tree frog
They are carnivorous.
They hunt mainly arthropods. Their prey is usually spiders, flies, beetles, butterflies, and caterpi ...
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Gila monster
Gila monsters reach sexual maturity at 4 to 5 years old.
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16 facts about American bullfrog
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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