animal facts

Whip scorpions are unusual arachnids with claws, a tail and sensory front legs used for hunting.

Millipedes feed on decaying organic matter and play an important role in keeping soil healthy.

The flying gecko does not truly fly. Its body helps it glide over short distances.

Dracaena guianensis is an excellent swimmer and climber that escapes danger by diving into the water.

The tiger salamander is unique because it digs its own burrows, which can be more than two meters deep.

A ferret’s teeth are not just cute, they reveal its true carnivorous nature. By around 10 weeks of age, a ferret already has its permanent dentition, consisting of 34 teeth.