Tagged With Axolotls

Photorealistic image of a male and female leopard gecko side-by-side, showcasing their physical differences

How to Determine the Sex of Your Leopard Gecko: A Step-by-Step Guide

14 June 2024

How to tell the sex of a leopard gecko through physical attributes such as length, build, pores, and hemipenal swellings.

Large, adult male crested gecko clinging to a branch in a lush, tropical terrarium setting

How Big Do Crested Geckos Get? Understanding Their Growth

11 June 2024

Crested geckos usually range from 6-8 inches in length, although the biggest males can get up to 10 inches long.

Close-up portrait of a vibrant blue Betta fish with dramatically flared fins, illuminated by soft studio lighting

Can Betta Fish See in the Dark? Exploring Their Low-Light Vision

9 June 2024

Betta fish can see very well in the dark because of things like the tapetum lucidum, which helps them see in dim light.

Closeup of a large Maine Coon cat with bright, glowing yellow eyes in a dimly lit environment

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

The tapetum lucidum, which is a layer of tissue that sits behind the retina, is the reason why cats' eyes seem to glow in the dark. It improves their night vision by reflecting light that passes through the retina.

A red-eared slider turtle partially submerged in a pond, drinking water through its beak surrounded by green aquatic plants

How Do Turtles Drink Water? Exploring Their Aquatic Adaptations

30 May 2024

Ways in which turtles have adapted to maintain water balance through drinking, salt excretion, and skin permeability in both water and land turtles.

A large, vibrant snail with an iridescent shell slowly swimming through a shallow tide pool

Can Snails Swim? Unveiling the Aquatic Abilities of Gastropods

27 May 2024

Snails can swim by using their foot muscles, which goes against the idea that snails are not mobile and are slow animals.

Detailed image of a medium-sized Russian tortoise nestled in a burrow-like enclosure, surrounded by dried leaves and twigs

Are Tortoises Hibernating? Brumation In Tortoises Explained

16 May 2024

The brumation patterns of various tortoise breeds and the conditions needed to have a successful hibernation.

Curious betta fish with vibrant purple and red colors swimming near the surface of a dimly lit aquarium

Do Betta Fish Need Light? Exploring Their Illumination Needs

16 May 2024

Good lighting is important for betta fish wellness, activity levels, and color, so it's best to aim for 14-16 hours of light and 8-10 hours of darkness.

Male African spur-thighed tortoise extending neck and lifting front legs to display size to a cautious female in a desert setting

The Complex Mating Behaviors of Tortoises: An In-Depth Look

16 May 2024

Behavior during mating rituals, mating, how eggs are hatched, and the difficulties of protecting various tortoise types.

A painted turtle swimming in a pond and feeding on aquatic plants

From Algae to Carrion: The Many Different Diets of Wild Turtles

4 May 2024

Wild turtles eat a variety of things, such as aquatic plants, insects, and fish, and there are even more specialized diets for sea turtles like green turtles and leatherbacks.

Photorealistic image of a brown and tan leopard frog crouched low, ready to attack a goldfish swimming in a backyard pond

What Do Frogs Eat? The Predatory Behavior of Amphibians

3 May 2024

Frog species that eat fish, the ways they've evolved to hunt, and what this means for managing frog-fish interactions in ponds.

Vibrant Martinique pink toe tarantula launching itself into the air from a branch

Can Tarantulas Jump? Exploring the Locomotion Constraints of These Mythical Spiders

2 May 2024

Tarantulas can jump, but their jumping ability is limited, with some tree-dwelling species only able to jump a few inches when in danger.