Animals

Saturday, 16 May 2026
15 facts about Clownfish
15 facts about Clownfish
Nemo fish
Clownfish are also called anemonefish thanks to their symbiotic behavior with those animals. After appearance in "Finding Nemo" their popularity rapid ...

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Lemon shark
Lemon sharks are very social.
They live in organized groups with a strict hierarchy and complex social rules.
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Octopus
In the Mediterranean and coastal areas of Asia, octopuses are a popular food.
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Central bearded dragon
Bearded dragons are eagerly kept by breeders.
Most of the individuals currently on the market come from ancestors who were illegally exported from ...
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Grey heron
As the name suggests, their plumage is steel gray.
The neck and head are white, from the eyes to the back of the head there is a blue-black strip toppe ...
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Syrian brown bear
Important habitats of this bear in Turkey are the forests of the Mediterranean belt, deciduous and coniferous forests in the Black Sea region and northeastern Turkey, and dry forests in Eastern Anatolia.
Their habitats range from 500 to 2700 m. In Iran, the bear occurs in the protected area of the Albor ...
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Bonobo
World Bonobo Day is celebrated on 14th February.
World Chimpanzee Day falls on 14th July.
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Northern pike
The world record pike caught so far is 140 cm long.
Petar Filipov is an angler from Bulgaria who caught what appears to be the largest (but not heaviest) documented pike at 25.3 kg (55 lb 12.4 oz).
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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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Quokkas
“Quokka” derives from a Nyungar word “gwaga”, or “kwaka.”
Nyungar is an Australian Aboriginal language, spoken mainly by the Noongar community.
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Ball python
They are mostly nocturnal.
They spend the majority of their days in holes and burrows.
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14 facts about Spinosaurus
14 facts about Spinosaurus
Spinosaurus means "spine lizard."
Spinosaurus is thought to be the largest predatory dinosaur that ever walked the Earth. Its enormous skull with crocodile appearance was extremely goo ...
19 facts about Luna moth
19 facts about Luna moth
One of the largest moths in North America.
It is one of the most beautiful moths too. Its name is derived from the oval-shaped eyespots located on its wings that resemble the moon. It is though ...
17 facts about Bull snake
17 facts about Bull snake
One of the largest snakes in Canada and United States
They are often mistaken for rattlesnakes due to similar look and behavior. Bull snakes are found in areas abundant with rodents which are their favori ...
15 facts about Glass frogs
15 facts about Glass frogs
Also known as see-through frogs
They are very unique animals which name originates from their translucent belly skin which allow to see their heart, stomach, intestines and liver. Th ...
20 facts about Blue-Tongued Lizard
20 facts about Blue-Tongued Lizard
Blue-tongue skinks
They are named for their blue tongues, which contrast with their pink mouths to ward off potential predators. The brightness and size of the tongue al ...
17 facts about Tawny frogmouth
17 facts about Tawny frogmouth
Second most popular bird in Australia
There are 16 species of frogmouth divided into 3 genera. They inhabit forests across Australia and southern Asia. Most popular species of this bird is ...
18 facts about Crested gecko
18 facts about Crested gecko
Also known as eyelash gecko
Crested geckos are one of the largest gecko species. Although considered endangered in the wild, they are one of the most popular reptiles kept as pet ...
18 facts about Brown recluse spider
18 facts about Brown recluse spider
Small but dangerous
Loxosceles reclusa, sometimes called fiddleback or violin spider, is a pesky arachnid, that thrives in human environment. Although reclusive in nature ...
23 facts about American robin
23 facts about American robin
Common migratory songbird
There are many interesting stories about American robins. They travel a lot, sometimes pay unexpected visit to other continent and can cooperate to fe ...
16 facts about Wolf spider
16 facts about Wolf spider
Not so venomous spiders
They are found in all climate zones except polar. Those active hunting spiders do not spin webs as they are active hunters. ...
12 facts about Cabbage White butterfly
12 facts about Cabbage White butterfly
Small white (Pieris rapae)
The Cabbage white butterfly is one of the most common white butterfly species in North America. It was accidentally introduced to Quebec, Canada in 18 ...
22 facts about Horseshoe crab
22 facts about Horseshoe crab
A relict species whose roots date back to the middle Silurian Era
These very distinctive animals were once much more widespread on earth. They belong to order Xiphosura , of which four species have survived to the pr ...
19 facts about Slow worm lizard
19 facts about Slow worm lizard
A legless lizard often mistaken for a snake
Although the slow worm resembles a snake in fact it is a legless lizard. In the course of evolution, these animals have lost their limbs, but the skel ...
23 facts about Bird of Paradise
23 facts about Bird of Paradise
One of the most unique bird family on earth
These unusual birds were spoken of as early as the 16th century. They were admired by European sailors and merchants, to whom the natives were the fir ...
33 facts about Platypus
33 facts about Platypus
The most unusual living mammals
Platypus is a representative of the monotremes, which are the missing link in evolution between reptiles and mammals. It's an endemic species living ...
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