Animals

Monday, 2 February 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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European mole cricket
During the breeding season, which takes place in late spring, the female lays between 100 and 350 eggs.
They are stored in a specially prepared underground chamber and watched over by the female. To raise ...
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Black Caiman
It is the largest species of the family Alligatoridae.
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Asian elephant
They are herbivores.
They feed on roots, fruit, twigs, bark, and grasses. They can eat up to 140 kilograms of food every day.
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Giant panda
Its natural habitat is forested, mountainous areas between 1600 and 2000 meters above sea level.
They do not build shelters like other bears, and during the winter season, they descend to lower altitudes where they live among trees or inhabit caves.
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Corn snake
The IUCN lists them as the Least Concern.
However, in Florida, they are listed as a special concern species. Their numbers decline due to habi ...
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Javan hawk-eagle
Javan hawk-eagles are non-migratory.
The one-time migration happens only when the young leave the nest to build their own.
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Javan hawk-eagle
The breeding usually happens every two years.
The young typically stay with their parents for a year after fledging.
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Llamas
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Alpacas have more hairy faces than llamas.
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Axolotl
Axolotls were one of the pillars of the Aztecs' daily diet.
Given that the Aztec civilization fed on everything that lived, it is easy to imagine that axolotls were common prey for fishermen.
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Great spotted woodpecker
The great spotted woodpecker reaches sexual maturity at the age of one year.
To impress a female, the male performs a spectacular flight show, flapping his wings, spreading his tail, and calling for her.
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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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