Animals

Friday, 10 October 2025
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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Vaquita
Their natural predators are sharks and killer whales.
Gila monster
The average lifespan of the Gila monster is 20 years in the wild.
In captivity, they can exceed 35 years.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are commonly found in water tanks all over the world.
They occupy both surface waters and the deep sea.
Stingrays
They have several natural predators, including seals, sea lions, some large fish, and sharks.
Stingrays are among the most preferred food of hammerhead sharks.
Cane toad
Tadpoles and eggs are also venomous.
Adelie penguin
In the wild, Adélie penguins live from 5 to 16 years.
Adélie penguins are hunted primarily by leopard seals. Their eggs fall prey to south polar skuas and sheathbills. Orcas may also hunt them, but they usually prefer larger catches.
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 ...
Coyote
The coyote is known as the loudest of all North American mammals.
Its loudness and range of vocalizations led to its generic name, Canis latrans, which means "barking ...
Hawksbill sea turtle
The pattern on their carapace is called tortoiseshell.
It is amber, with an irregular black and dark-brown pattern. It is unique because of its overlapping scutes—five central, and four lateral.
Guinea pig
The guinea pig's body temperature ranges from 38.6-39.4 degrees Celsius.
The average resting pulse rate is 275 beats per minute.