Animals

Friday, 1 May 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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Fossa

It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUNC list.

It suffers from habitat loss since only approximately 10% of the forest cover of Madagascar is still ...

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Hippopotamus

Hippos live about 40 years in the wild; in captivity, they live up to 50.

One of the world's oldest hippos, the 55-year-old "Hippolyte", died in 2016 at the Silesian Zoologic ...

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American robin

They are migratory birds and can travel a long distance.

Flying a 400 km (250 mi) a day a robin can travel up to 5000 km (3100 mi) during spring migration. M ...

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Turtles

Since 1500, 7 species and 3 subspecies of turtles have become extinct.

The last extinct species is Chelonoidis abingdonii, whose last representative died on June 24, 2012. ...

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Portuguese man-of-war

It is believed that each colony has a specified sex.

Little is known about their procreation, only what scientists theorize. They suggest genozoids–repro ...

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Platypus

The first description of the animal was made by George Shaw, describing it as a most unusual mammalian specimen.

The animal was given the official scientific name Ornithorhynchus anatinus, which means in Greek "bird's mouth", and from the Latin adjective anatinus - "duck".

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Blue-Tongued Lizard

Their bite is strong.

To crush snails shells their jaws require force which is provided by strong jaw muscles.

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Tigers

Tigers, like lions, open their muzzles and extend their tongues to facilitate air access to olfactory receptors.

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Amur leopard

Cubs stay with their mother for a period of two years.

After this period, they become fully independent and capable of surviving on their own.

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Sloth

Sloths are very resistant to infections.

Even serious injuries do not end with an infection, unlike other animals or humans under these clima ...

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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 ...