Animal Encyclopedia for Kids

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• White Stork
  The white stork is returning from their winter quarters! Check out the birds' animal profile.

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• Hedgehog
  In March, hedgehogs wake up from hibernation. Did you know that there are 24 species of hedgehogs?

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• Toad Migration
  In march frogs and toads awake from their torpor and start to set out. Where are they off to and why?

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• Quokka
  Learn all about the small kangaroo, that is known as the happiest animal in the world! Where does ist live and why is it smiling?

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• Animals on Ice Sheets
  Which animals can survive in these areas and how have they adapted to their habitat?

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• Sheep
  Learn all about sheep in our fact sheet! These animals are amazingly intelligent and very social.

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

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• Badger
  Learn all about the European badger! Take a guess: How big was the biggest badger sett?

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• Shrew
  Learn all about shrews! Did you know that they can shrink their organs and bones during winter?

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