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Latest Animal Profile
- Mountain Hare
The mountain hare is perfectly adapted to life in the snow. Its summer fur is brown, its winter fur is white.
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- Marmot
Why do marmots stand on their hind legs and whistle? Find all the answers in the profile!
Animals in January
- Musk Ox
How does the musk ox survive temperatures as low as -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius)? It is perfectly adapted to the icy conditions!
- Arctic Fox
In its home, temperatures can drop to -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius). How does it endure such extreme cold?
- Polar Bear
Does the polar bear really have a white coat? Why does the polar bear sweat sometimes? Check its profile.
- Badger
Learn all about the European badger! Take a guess: How big was the largest badger sett?
- Squirrel
How do squirrels find buried nuts? By their smell, by using their memory or by marking the spot?
- Arctic Tern
Of all animals in the world, it migrates the longest distance: more than 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
World Animal Days
- 31.01.25
International Zebra Day
Do zebras have white stripes on black fur? Or black stripes on white fur?
Latest Animal Quiz
- Arctic Fox Quiz
Show off your knowledge of Arctic foxes by taking our quiz!
Knowledge Articles
- Snowy Owl
The snowy owl lives in the Arctic tundra. It features white plumage, striking yellow eyes, and feathered feet.
- Arctic Hare
The Arctic hare has white fur during the winter months. But why is that? Check out the factsheet for some cool information!
- Animals in Ice Deserts
Which animals can survive in these areas and how have they adapted to their habitat?
- Kingfisher
Kingfishers are also known as flying gems. Find out more about these beautiful birds the animal profile!
- Animals of the Tundra
What is a tundra? What animals live there, and what makes this habitat special?
- Animals of the Forest Tundra and Taiga
What is a taiga? What animals live in the taiga, and what makes this habitat so special?
- Wild Boar
Wild boars have thick, dense fur, a lengthy snout and prominent canines. Learn all about this animal!
- Microbat vs. Flying Fox - What's the Difference?
Both animal species are part of the bat family. Can you tell them apart?
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Arctic Animals
How do animals survive in the icy Arctic? And what is a Tundra? Check out our video!
- All About Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded. What exactly does that mean? And what is a metamorphosis?
- Hibernation
Do you know the difference between hibernation, dormancy and torpor? This video will explain it to you.
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