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Latest Animal Fact Sheet
- Portuguese Man O’ War
The Portuguese man o' war is a siphonophore. Its tentacles are up to 164 feet (50 meters) long.
Picture of the Day
Animal of the Month
- Red Fox
Did you know that foxes use the Earth's magnetic field when hunting? Check out our profile for more information!
Animals in September
- Orangutan
Orangutans are very intelligent. They recognize themselves in the mirror and they use tools, too.
- Tapir
Why do Tapirs have such an odd-looking trunk? Learn more about this animal in our fact sheet.
- Toucan
There are 45 species of toucan birds with a wide variety of beaks and plumage colors.
- Meerkat
Do you know why meerkats often stand on their hind legs? You'll learn all about in our animal profile!
- Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot species. It grows up to 3.5 feet (100 cm).
- Giant Anteater
The anteater's tongue is up to 23 inches (60 cm) long. But what for? Let's find it out!
- Seahorse
Find out everything about them in the seahorse animal profile. We also have a video about seahorses!
World Animal Days
- 28.09.24
Rabbit Day
Read all about the European hare, Arctic hare and European rabbit!
Knowledge Articles
- Hornet
The hornet is a large wasp. It has a stinger and can sting. Is it peaceful or dangerous? Let's find out!
- Fried Egg Jellyfish
The fried egg jellyfish has a yellow dome and a large, white umbrella - can you just eat it or is it even dangerous?
- Seadragon
Seadragons use unusual camouflage to avoid predators: they look like seaweed or seaweed.
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The hawksbill turtle is a sea turtle species. It is critically endangered. There are only about 2,000 animals left.
- Alpaca
Alpacas are humpless camels. They're closely related to llamas, vicuñas and guanacos.
- Boxfish
Boxfish are funny looking fish. Some species have horns - like cows. They're closely related to pufferfish.
- Green Sea Turtle
The green sea turtle is a large sea turtle. It isn't named after its shell color, but after its green body fat.
- Roe Deer
The roe deer is the most common and smallest deer in Europe. Learn all about it in our fact sheet!
- Red-Eyed Tree Frog
The red-eyed tree frog has large, red eyes with vertical slits. It is a symbol of the protection of the rainforest.
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Symbiosis
What does symbiosis mean, what types of symbiosis are there and how does it benefit animals?
- Animal Senses
Which animal species have the best sense of hearing, smelling, taste and vision?
- Rainforest Animals
Where can rainforests be found and which animals live in this habitat?
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