Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
animalfunfacts.net offers animal profiles, animal records and animal knowledge for school and homework, all about pets and a huge pet name database.
Animal of the Week
- Narwhal
Why does the narwhal have a long, spiral tusk? Discover the answer in our profile!
Picture of the Day
Latest Animal Profile
- Wallaby
Wallabies are adorable little marsupials with bushy tails. Learn all about these tiny kangaroos!
Animals in December
- Reindeer
Reindeer do not sink into the snow because they have specially shaped hooves. Check our reindeer profile.
- King Penguin
Everything about the second largest penguin and how to tell it apart from the Emperor penguin!
- Long-Eared Owl
Long-eared owls have beautiful long ear tufts. Learn how to tell them apart from Eurasian eagle owls.
- Wolf
How dangerous are wolves? What should you do if you encounter one? Check out our animal profile!
- Wood Frog
How do amphibians survive temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit? The wood frog has an amazing trick!
- Mountain Hare
The mountain hare is perfectly adapted to life in the snow. Its summer fur is brown, its winter fur is white.
- Atlantic Puffin
Atlantic puffin can carry more than 60 fish in its bill at the same time! It lives in North America, in Greenland and Iceland.
World Animal Days
- 14.12.25
Monkey Day
For monkey day we want to introduce you to a very special one: the colorful mandrill!
- 05.01.26
National Bird Day
Take a look at that weird but fascinating bills of pied avocet, hornbill and ruby-throated hummingbird!
Latest Article
- Top 8 Mind-Blowing Facts Why Humpback Whales Are Unique
All the facts about the humpback whale at a glance!
Knowledge Articles
- Animals in Ice Deserts
What types of animals are able to thrive in the Arctic, and what adaptations have they developed to suit their environment?
- Gentoo penguin
The Gentoo penguin is quite fascinating: it constructs its nest using stones. Let’s take a closer look at its animal profile!
- Arctic Hare
The Arctic hare has white fur during the winter months. But why is that? Check out the factsheet for some cool information!
- Lemming
Lemmings reproduce rapidly and migrate in search of new habitats. Do they intentionally leap off cliffs?
- Common Blackbird
How can you tell male blackbirds from females? You'll find out in the profile!
- Chaffinch
Chaffinches are colorful songbirds. How do the males differ from the females?
- Biodiversity
Why does the diversity of animals, habitats, and landscapes matter so much?
- 8 Unique Features That Make the Platypus Unlike Any Other Mammal
All the facts about the platypus at a glance!
- Top 13 Most Unique Dolphins in the World
Discover with us the most fascinating and common types of dolphins!
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Arctic Animals
How do animals survive in the icy Arctic? And what is a Tundra? Check out our video!
- Why Do Animals Team Up?
Many animals live together in a herd, a pack or a swarm. But why? Check out the video!
- The Strongest Animals
Which is the strongest animal? The rhino? The elephant? Let's check this video!
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