Animals

It is called spraint and emits a smell, described by some scientists as similar to jasmine tea or violets. Otters use spraint to communicate with each other.

They are also reluctant to settle in a new pond if it is more than 750 meters away from others, and is not overgrown by bushes and tall greenery. They also prefer neutral or slightly alkaline waters.

Single egg measures 1,3 mm in diameter. Fertilization occurs in water, where released eggs are fertilized by sperm.

According to studies, hippopotamus droppings change oxygen levels in water bodies, negatively affect ...

Today they are protected throughout their territories.

There are more than 20 subspecies of the European wildcat.

Young adders mostly eat insects, snails, earthworms, young amphibians and reptiles. The viper attacks its prey by injecting its venom and then eats the dead one.

Ocean sunfish are docile creatures that have no interest in humans. Sometimes they can hurt people when jumping out of the water and landing on boats.