Animals

Saturday, 25 July 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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Spotted hyena
The efficient digestive system of spotted hyenas makes them able to utilize all parts of the animal’s body, except the fur, and, according to some studies, also hooves and horns.
Thanks to their powerful teeth, they can break even thick bones. A group of 20-30 spotted hyenas can ...
Aye-aye
Aye-ayes are the largest nocturnal primates in the world.
They begin their activity after sundown and sleep during the day. Awoken, they seem unconscious. The ...
Sperm whale
The most famous, although fictional, sperm whale in pop culture is Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.
It was the primary antagonist in the novel written in 1851.
Hawksbill sea turtle
They are resistant to various toxins contained in several sea sponges species.
Because of that, there is little competition for food. It makes them also an essential part of the coral ecosystem.
Earthworms
There are more than 670 species of earthworms.
Black-headed python
Except for humans and dingoes, they do not have many enemies.
However, this does not apply to juveniles, which can fall prey to larger predators.
Octopus
Most octopuses lead solitary lives, but we also encounter species that live in larger communities.
Mallard
It is a highly adaptable species, capable of living even in urban areas.
In some regions of the world, it is considered an invasive species, capable of displacing more vulnerable species of waterfowl.
Saola
Saola were first discovered in 1992 by Vietnamese biologist, Do Tuoc.
The discovery was officially announced by WWF on July 17th, 1992. It was not a living animal, howeve ...
Ladybugs
Ladybirds’ main predators are birds.
They also fall prey to dragonflies, frogs, and spiders.