There are many famous snakes in the world, but cobras stand apart among them, mainly due to the fact that they are almost the most recognizable reptiles in the world

Many people don’t even notice these little creatures, snails, whose slowness has become a proverb

Queen Elizabeth II is a symbol of the whole of Great Britain.

A reddening of the skin or a slight itching can indicate a bedbug bite. A concrete sign of a bed bug infestation is the additional skinning remains, feces or eggs that can be found, as the latest story of the #BettwanzenBande illustrates.

Turtles are among the oldest animals in the world. The first of their kind already populated the planet 220 million years ago. Why the reptiles grow so old, what species there are and other exciting facts about the turtle you can read here.

Among all other animals and birds raised on an industrial scale, chickens occupy a special place. They are bred both for eggs and meat, and in some countries they are an integral part of traditional cooking

The Caribbean country of Cuba has long survived in a tough environment, barely making ends meet.

Earthworms, though, look a little odd and slimy, are the most amazing creatures. They work just as hard as or even harder than farmers do on their lands. While the farmers are sleeping, or are on a break, or vacation, the worms are still working

Perpetually restless, curious and hyperactive raccoons are creatures beloved by many. They are even kept as pets, although it must be admitted that this is not a simple task