Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
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Latest Animal Profile
- Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Hummingbird hawk-moths are butterflies that are often mistaken for hummingbirds. Why?
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Animal of the Week
- Red Kangaroo
What do you think: Can kangaroos run or jump backwards? Check out the fact sheet.
Animals in July
- Dolphin
Dolphin are marine mammals. There are 40 species. Did you know that the killer whale is also a dolphin?
- African Elephant
The African elephant is the heaviest land mammal in the world. Find out everything about it!
- Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot species. It grows up to 3.5 feet (100 cm).
- Octopus
In the animal profile you'll learn everything about the octopus with the eight tentacles.
- Giraffe
This is amazing: The tongue of a giraffe is blue-grey and is up to 20 in (50 cm) long! Check out its profile!
- Cheetah
Cheetahs are fast hunters! Would they be able to kill prey that is larger than themselves - like giraffes?
- Flamingo
Did you know that flamingos have fun "dance moves"? More on that in its animal profile!
Latest Animal Quiz
- Giant Panda Quiz
Show off your knowledge of giant pandas by taking our quiz!
Knowledge Articles
- Wall Lizard
Wall lizards are small reptiles that can shed their tails. But how and why do they do this?
- 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.
- Hippopotamus
Hippos are large and heavy animals. After the elpehant, they're the second heaviest land animals.
- Asian Rhino
Rhinos don’t just live in Africa. Check out our fact sheet about Asian rhinos: the Sumatran, Javan and Indian.
- Starfish
Do all starfish have five arms? Is it true that starfish don't have a brain? We'll tell you.
- Toucan
There are 45 species of toucan birds with a wide variety of beaks and plumage colors.
- Zebra
Here's an interesting question: Do zebras have black stripes on white fur or white stripes on black fur?
- Jaguar
Jaguars are one of the few big cats that love to swim! All about these fascinating predators in the profile.
- Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on the planet. It is a baleen whale and mainly feeds on krill and plankton.
animalfunfacts-Videos
- All About Mammals
Do all mammals have a coat or fur? What about dolphins, rhinos and pigs?
- All About Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded. What exactly does that mean? And what is a metamorphosis?
- All About Birds
We all know that birds have feathers. But: Is it true that all birds can fly? Check out our video!
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