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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

  • Dragonfly
  • Dragonfly
    Dragonflies are small flying insects. Their large compound eyes are made up of up to 30,000 individual lenses.

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Animal of the Week

  • Armadillo
  • Armadillo
    Armadillos wear shells! Guess what: that's not the only strange thing about them!

Animals in June

  • Firefly
  • Firefly
    Why do fireflies glow? How do they produce their light? Check out our animal profile!

  • Edible Dormouse
  • Edible Dormouse
    On June 27th, we celebrate the Day of the Seven Sleepers. What connection does it have with the little rodent?

  • Meerkat
  • River Otter
    North American river otters have webbed feet, a thick fur and a sleek body that is perfect for swimming.

  • Chaffinch
  • Chaffinch
    Chaffinches are colorful songbirds. How do the males differ from the females?

  • Eurasian Jay
  • Eurasian Jay
    Did you know that Eurasian jays can mimic sounds, like those of lawnmowers?

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

  • Ladybug
  • Ladybug
    In May, you can spot the first ladybugs. Do you know the significance of the spots on their wings?

World Animal Days

  • Bald Eagle
  • 20.06.25
    American Eagle Day
    On this day the national symbol of the USA is honored. We have lots a facts about the bald eagle.

Latest Animal Quiz

  • Lion Quiz
  • Lion Quiz
    Show off your knowledge of lions by taking our quiz!

Knowledge Articles

  • Red-Eyed Tree Frog
  • 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.

  • Ruby throated hummingbird
  • Ruby Throated Hummingbird
    The ruby-throated hummingbird flaps its wings 200 times per minute. Learn all about this cute bird!

  • Raccoon
  • Raccoon
    Raccoons are intelligent and skilled predators. More about the masked "bandits" in our animal profile.

  • Birdsong
  • Birdsong
    Why do birds sing? And how do they even do it? Find all the information in our knowledge article!

  • Common Blackbird
  • Common Blackbird
    How can you tell male blackbirds from females? You'll find out in the profile!

  • Honey Bee
  • Honey Bee
    Why do bees make honey and how is it made? Why do bees dance? Is there also a bee king?

  • Bumblebee
  • Bumblebee
    Learn all about the bumblebee! Check out its characteristics, behavior, anatomy and importance for the ecosystem!

  • Animals Living in Hedges
  • Animals Living in Hedges
    Discover the hedges's animals and learn all about the unique characteristics of their habitat!


animalfunfacts-Videos

  • 5 Facts About Mammals
  • All About Mammals
    Do all mammals have a coat or fur? What about dolphins, rhinos and pigs?

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

  • 5 Facts About Birds
  • 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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Animal Fact Sheets:

Over 220 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 50 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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