Animals

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

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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Housefly

The housefly larva goes through three stages of development.

At the end of the third stage, the larvae crawl to a dry, cool place and develop into pupae. The pup ...

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Stingrays

Female stingrays birth up to 6 pups a year.

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Hippopotamus

Thanks to drug lord Pablo Escobar, hippos have also found their way to Colombia.

The animals were brought to Escobar's private zoo at the Hacienda Napoles ranch in the 1980s. Initia ...

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Hedgehogs

They can have up to 44 teeth.

The full set of teeth grows within the first three weeks of life. Hedgehogs do not possess deciduous ...

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Manatees

Manatees of the family Trichechidae, also known as sea cows, are marine mammals.

They represent three of four species in the order Sirenia. Manatees occupy a special place in the ec ...

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Alpaca

Alpacas have the splitted upper lip characteristic of camelids and continuously growing teeth that must be trimmed.

Alpacas that feed on silica-rich plants partially wear down their teeth.

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Sea otter

To maintain body temperature, sea otters need to consume at least 25% of their body weight a day.

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Syrian brown bear

The Syrian bear (Ursus arctos syriacus) is a subspecies of the brown bear.

The subspecies was first described in 1828 by two German scientists: zoologist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg and naturalist Friedrich Wilhelm Hemprich, giving it the name Ursus syriacus.

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Arabian oryx

The Arabian oryx was already known to the ancient Egyptians.

Images of oryxes were found in Sakkara on the facade of the burial chapel of an official of the roya ...

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Insects

Insect sizes vary widely, ranging from less than 2 mm to more than half a meter.

The record holder, measuring 62.4 cm (24,5 in), is a representative of Spectra order. This specimen ...

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...