Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
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Latest Knowledge Article
- Microbat vs. Flying Fox - What's the Difference?
Both animal species are part of the bat family. Can you tell them apart?
Picture of the Day
Animal of the Week
- Marten
In our animal profile you can find out everything about the behavior and habitat of martens!
Animals in October
- Badger
Learn all about the European badger! Take a guess: How big was the largest badger sett?
- Microbat
Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? With over 900 species, they're quite diverse!
- Hedgehog
In autumn hedgehogs feed on fat for the winter. Did you know that there are 24 types of hedgehogs?
- Barn Owl
Barn owls have a very unique ability: they manage to fly almost silently. How do they do that?
- Wolf
Is it really true that wolves howl at the moon? Check our animal fact sheet to find out!
- Marmot
In early October, marmots go into hibernation. Read all about them in the animal profile!
World Animal Days
- 20.10.24
Sloth Day
Sloths move very slowly and hang upside down in trees all day - these animals are just too funny!
Knowledge Articles
- Black Bear
Are all black bears black? What do black bears eat? Can they climb? Where do they live?
- Squirrel
How do squirrels find buried nuts? By their smell, by using their memory or by marking the spot?
- Kingfisher
Kingfishers are also known as flying gems. Find out more about these beautiful birds the animal profile!
- Bald Eagle
Bald eagles grab fish with their feet - while flying. Learn more about these birds of prey!
- Mouse
What is the difference between a house mouse and a pet mouse? Find it out!
- Eurasian Jay
Did you know that they make sounds like squeaking tires and rattling lawnmowers?
- Raccoon
Raccoons are intelligent and skilled predators. More about the masked "bandits" in their animal profile.
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
Ever wondered why the woodpecker never gets a headache? Well, it turns out it has a clever trick!
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Symbiosis
What does symbiosis mean, what types of symbiosis are there and how does it benefit animals?
- All About Mammals
Do all mammals have a coat or fur? What about dolphins, rhinos and pigs?
- All About Birds
We all know that birds have feathers. But: Is it true that all birds can fly? Check out our video!
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