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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

  • Arctic Tern
  • Arctic Tern
    Of all animals in the world, it migrates the longest distance: more than 60,000 miles (96,000 km).

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Animal of the Week

  • Cat
  • Cat
    Cats possess 32 muscles in each of their ears, enabling them to rotate their ears a full 180 degrees.

Animals in December

  • Arctic Fox
  • Arctic Fox
    In its home, temperatures can drop to -58 degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius). How does it endure such extreme cold?

  • Reindeer
  • Reindeer
    Reindeer do not sink into the snow because they have specially shaped hooves. Check our reindeer profile.

  • Polar Bear
  • Polar Bear
    Does the polar bear really have a white coat? Why does the polar bear sweat sometimes? Check its profile.

  • Emperor Penguin
  • Emperor Penguin
    The Emperor Penguin is the biggest and heaviest of all the penguins. You can learn more about it in the profile!

  • Musk Ox
  • 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!

World Animal Days

  • Mandrill
  • 14.12.24
    Monkey Day
    For monkey day we want to introduce you to a very special one: the colorful mandrill!

Latest Animal Quiz

  • Polar Bear Quiz
  • Polar Bear Quiz
    Show off your knowledge of polar bears by taking our quiz!

Knowledge Articles

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

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



  • Moose
  • Moose
    Did you know that mooses have beards? Check out the moose fact sheet for more information!

  • Wild Boar
  • Wild Boar
    Wild boars have thick, dense fur, a lengthy snout and prominent canines. Learn all about this animal!


animalfunfacts-Videos

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

  • All About Amphibians
  • All About Amphibians
    Amphibians are cold-blooded. What exactly does that mean? And what is a metamorphosis?

  • 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 200 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 30 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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