Animals

Saturday, 6 June 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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Otters

In southern Bangladesh, otters help humans in fishing.

They chase fish into the fishing nests and get a few fish to eat as a reward. This practice was once ...

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Aye-aye

Approximately 80% of the night aye-aye spends on foraging.

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Malaysian trumpet snail

Females can give birth to 70 young at a time.

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Hedgehogs

They can climb and swim.

Their spikes possess air chambers that support swimming and ensure better buoyancy, allowing them to ...

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Yellow spotted lizard

Yellow spotted lizards give birth in June and July.

Typically, five to eight young are born in a single litter.

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Crested gecko

Unlike most lizards, crested geckos do not have eyelids.

They have to moisten their eyes by licking them. It is also a remedy for debris.

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Pink river dolphin

It is the main attraction of the Amazon River, despite not being the only dolphin species available in the Amazon.

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Vaquita

Their signature trait is a black spot around their mouths and eyes.

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Axolotl

Axolotls spawning season is in February.

Females can lay up to thousand eggs that hatch within two or three weeks. "Parents" do not tend to their offspring.

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Tasmanian devil

Although there are no cases of Tasmanian devils attacking humans, they are capable of attacking animals larger than themselves.

When attacking, they scratch and bite their prey. They can attack up to 3.5 times larger prey and are known to hunt wombats weighing up to 30 kg.

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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 ...