Animals

It resembles a dog (thanks to its muzzle), a weasel (due to its ears), a cat (due to clawed paws), and a monkey (thanks to a tail that makes up approximately half of the fossa’s length).

Front teeth are pointed, while the ones at the back are meant to crush their prey.

Nests are provisory constructions made mostly of leaves. Eggs are 16 x 10 cm (6,3 x 4,1 in) in size ...

Pesticides, heavy metals, plastics, and other industrial and agricultural pollutants that do not dec ...

Cannibalism is widely observed shortly after hatching since larvae are voracious and require frequent feeding. In addition, axolotls kept in groups can bite each other's limbs and tail fins.

Pups become fully independent after a year, until which time they stay with their family.

During the day they usually lie hidden under fallen trunks, boughs or stones. Sometimes it is possible to spot them during the day, when they lie in the sunlight or search for food.  

During spring, summer, and autumn, small whites can be seen in meadows, woods, clearings, bogs, and home gardens.

Shoebills were originally classified as storks (Ciconiiformes). However, based on anatomical similar ...