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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.


Latest Animal Profile

  • Long-Eared Owl
  • Long-Eared Owl
    Long-eared owls have beautiful long ear tufts. Learn how to tell them apart from Eurasian eagle owls.

Picture of the Day


Animal of the Week

  • King Penguin
  • King Penguin
    Everything about the second largest penguin and how to tell it apart from the Emperor penguin!

Animals in February

  • Red Fox
  • Red Fox
    Did you know that foxes use the Earth's magnetic field when hunting? Find out about its magnetic sense!

  • Marten
    In our animal profile you can find out everything about the behavior and habitat of martens!

  • Squirrel
  • Squirrel
    How do squirrels find buried nuts? By their smell, by using their memory or by marking the spot?

  • Raven
  • Raven
    Ravens possess remarkable intelligence and show problem-solving abilities through creative thinking.

  • Wood Frog
  • Wood Frog
    How do amphibians survive temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit? The wood frog has an amazing trick!

World Animal Days

  • Hippo
  • 15.02.25
    World Hippo Day
    Is it true that hippos sweat blood? Check its animal profile to find it out!

Latest Animal Quiz

  • Arctic Fox Quiz
  • Arctic Fox Quiz
    Show off your knowledge of Arctic foxes by taking our quiz!

Knowledge Articles

  • Snowy Owl
  • Snowy Owl
    The snowy owl lives in the Arctic tundra. It features white plumage, striking yellow eyes, and feathered feet.

  • Kingfisher
  • Kingfisher
    Kingfishers are also known as flying gems. Find out more about these beautiful birds the animal profile!

  • Red Fox
  • Animals of the Forest
    Learn all about the forest as a biome, its vital role and its plants and animal species.


  • Fire Salamander
  • Fire Salamander
    Learn all about the Fire Salamander and its life style! Where does it live? Is it poisonous?

  • Alpine Newt
  • Alpine Newt
    The Alpine newt is a salamander that lives in European forests. It has a bright orange belly.

animalfunfacts-Videos


  • Arctic Animal
  • Arctic Animals
    How do animals survive in the icy Arctic? And what is a Tundra? Check out our video!

  • Hibernation
  • Hibernation
    Do you know the difference between hibernation, dormancy and torpor? This video will explain it to you.

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Animal Fact Sheets:

Over 220 fact sheets with exciting information and pictures! Here you will find facts about mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects, spiders and invertebrates.

Pets:

Useful information and pet care tips for dogs, cats, budgies, hamsters and guinea pigs. Are you looking for a pet? Here you will find nearly 100 profiles of family-friendly breeds.

Animal Records:

Which are the biggest, fastest, heaviest animals? We have more than 250 records - sorted by category. In this section you'll also learn how to distinguish animals that look alike.

Pet Names Database:

Discover our huge pet name database with more than 1.200 pet names! Whether sweet, smart, funny or in another language - all names are sorted by category, so you can quickly find the right name for your pet.

Knowledge:

Check out 90 knowledge articles and exciting news ! Are there any toxic mammals? Can animals count? How do chameleons change their color? How do animals breathe? Exciting articles and simple explanations!

Games:

Animal quizzes, coloring pages and personality tests! Test your knowledge in 50 animal quizzes. Or take a personality test to find out which kind of pet would suit you. Also, there are 90 printable coloring pages.

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