Animals

Wednesday, 13 August 2025
19 facts about snails
19 facts about snails
Also called gastropods
Snails are mollusks and are one of the most numerous animal species in the world. In terms of species diversity, they are second only to insects. Even ...

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Blue tang
It is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus of the family Acanthuridae.
The family groups tangs, unicornfish, and surgeonfish.
Jellyfish
The smallest known jellyfish come from genera Eleutheria and Staurocladia.
They typically measure up to 0,5 millimeters in diameter.
Luna moth
The NatureServe conservation status for the luna moth is G5 (secure).
Corn snake
They are carnivorous.
They primarily feed on small rodents, but also eat unguarded eggs, amphibians, and other reptiles. They bite their prey, and coil around it to subdue it, then swallow it whole, starting with the head.
Alligator snapping turtle
Its jaws have a bite force of approximately 455 kg, so can easily go through bones.
It is crucial to handle them with care, since a careless encounter may result in amputation.
Portuguese man-of-war
Their sting is very painful.
It is not deadly, however, there are known cases of anaphylactic shock and cardiovascular collapse as a side effect of the sting.
Arctic fox
Polar fox fur provides the best isolation among all mammal furs. They tolerate temperatures down to – 94 Fahrenheit.
They are perfectly anatomically adapted for this. Thick and multi-layered fur provides excellent the ...
Adelie penguin
There are over 10 million adult Adélie penguins, and the total population is estimated at 14 to 16 million.
The Adélie penguin is listed by the IUCN as LC (least concern) species.
Moose
Moose (Alces) is a genus of mammal from the deer family (Cervidae).
The deer family, also called hoofed ruminant mammals, includes animals with bony, full antlers. Antl ...
Corn snake
Their body length ranges from 60 to 182 centimeters.