Animal Encyclopedia for Kids
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Animal of the Week
- Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are small birds with a very exeptional, unique ability: they can fly backwards.
Picture of the Day
Latest Article
- Top 13 Weirdest Marsupials of Australia
From numbats to quolls and tree Kangaroos - we will introduce you to the most unusual species!
How to Save Sea Turtles
- How to Save Sea Turtles
We have 5 simple tips for you on how you can help endangered animals.
How to Help Squirrels
- How to Feed Squirrels Right
What is appropriate food for squirrels and why shouldn't they eat peanuts?
Animals in July
- Dolphin
Dolphin are marine mammals. There are 40 species. Did you know that the killer whale is also a dolphin?
- Cheetah
Cheetahs are fast hunters! Would they be able to kill prey that is larger than themselves - like giraffes?
- Meerkat
Do you know why meerkats often stand on their hind legs? You'll learn all about in our animal profile!
- Octopus
In the animal profile you'll learn everything about the octopus with the eight tentacles.
- Hippopotamus
Hippos are large and heavy animals. After the elpehant, they're the second heaviest land animals.
- Starfish
Do all starfish have five arms? Is it true that starfish don't have a brain? We'll tell you.
World Animal Days
- 29.07.26
Tiger Day
Do you know which tiger is the biggest? Is it the Siberian or the Bengal? Find it out in the fact sheet!
Knowledge Articles
- 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!
- Saltwater Crocodile
Despite being called saltwater crocodile, this species also lives in brackish and freshwater. It has a very broad body.
- Giant Panda
Giant pandas are one of the most threatened species in the world. There are only 500-1,000 left.
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The hawksbill turtle is a sea turtle species. It is critically endangered. There are only about 2,000 animals left.
- Hyacinth Macaw
The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot species. It grows up to 3.5 feet (100 cm).
- Lion
Why do lions roar? And why do male lions have a mane? You'll find out in its animal profile!
- Ring-Tailed Lemur
Smelly feet are nothing compared to this: Ring-tailed lemurs perform so called stink fights! Check out its animal profile.
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Endangered Animal Species
Which animal species are threatened and why? Watch the video.