Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
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Animal of the Week
- Black Rat
Rats are highly intelligent rodents: They solve puzzles, assist their fellow rats, and even tickle each other.
Picture of the Day
Latest Animal Profile
- Snow Leopard
The snow leopard is known as the ghost of the mountains! It's perfectly camouflaged and super shy.
Animals in February
- Squirrel
How do squirrels find buried nuts? By their smell, by using their memory or by marking the spot?
- Red Fox
Did you know that foxes use the Earth's magnetic field when hunting? Find out about its magnetic sense!
- Roe Deer
The roe deer is the most common and smallest deer in Europe. Learn all about it in our fact sheet!
- Raven
Ravens possess remarkable intelligence and show problem-solving abilities through creative thinking.
- Green Woodpecker
Green woodpeckers start looking for partners as early as February, using a cheerful laughing call.
- Ptarmigan
Ptarmigans even have feathers on their feet and can burrow deep into the snow in just 1-2 minutes!
- Bumblebee
In February, the first bumblebee queens start to get busy. Find out how you can lend them a hand.
Latest Article
- 8 Adaptations That Make the Sperm Whale a Deep-Sea Specialist
All the facts about the sperm whale at a glance!
Knowledge Articles
- Wolf
How dangerous are wolves? What should you do if you encounter one? Check out our animal profile!
- Moose
Did you know that mooses have beards? Check out the moose fact sheet for more information!
- Barn Owl
Barn owls have a very unique ability: they manage to fly almost silently. How do they do that?
- Beluga Whale
The Beluga whale is a white whale with a rounded head. It resides in colder seas.
- Raven
Ravens possess remarkable intelligence and show problem-solving abilities through creative thinking.
- Black Bear
Are all black bears black? What do black bears eat? Can they climb? Where do they live?
- 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.
- Alpine Newt
The Alpine newt is a salamander that lives in European forests. It has a bright orange belly.
- Top 13 Most Unique Dolphins in the World
Discover with us the most fascinating and common types of dolphins!
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Hibernation
Do you know the difference between hibernation, dormancy and torpor? This video will explain it to you.
- 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!
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