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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 Pet Profile

  • Lionhead Rabbit
  • Lionhead Rabbit
    Check out our new pet rabbit section! Our latest pet profile is the adorable Lionhead Rabbit!

Picture of the Day

Laced moray


Latest Animal Quiz

  • Tiger Quiz
  • Tiger Quiz
    What do you know about tigers? Test your knowledge in our quiz!

Animals in June

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

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

  • Sea Urchin
  • Sea Urchin
    Can sea urchins move? What are they eating? You'll find out in its animal profile.

  • Starfish
  • Starfish
    Do all starfish have five arms? Is it true that starfish don't have a brain? We'll tell you.

  • Blue Morpho
  • Blue Morpho
    When the blue morpho expands its wings they are shimmering in a very bright and flashing blue color.

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

World Animal Days


  • Bald Eagle
  • 20.06.23
    World Turtle Day
    On this day the national symbol of the USA is honored. We have lots a facts about the bald eagle.

Knowledge Articles

  • Loggerhead Sea Turtle
  • Loggerhead Sea Turtle
    Did you know that the loggerhead is the largest turtle with a hard shell? Check out its profile.

  • Praying Mantis
  • Praying Mantis
    Did you know that the praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees? Learn all about it in its profile.

  • Chameleon
  • Chameleon
    What is so special about the chameleon's eyes? And why does it have such a long tongue?

  • Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
  • Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
    Giant Oceanic manta rays are also known as devil rays. Why? We'll tell you in the profile.

  • Asian Rhino
  • Asian Rhino
    Rhinos don’t just live in Africa. Check out our fact sheet about Asian rhinos: the Sumatran, Javan and Indian.

  • Walrus
  • Walrus
    Walruses do not need their tusks for hunting. But why then? More about this in the walrus profile.

  • Forest Elephant
  • Elephants
    Did you know that there are also forest elephants? And Asian, too? We provide all elephant profiles.

  • Weaver Ant
  • Weaver Ant
    Weaver ants save trees, protect caterpillars and help birds get rid of parasites. Who would have thought?

  • Pied Avocet
  • Pied Avocet
    The pied avocet has an long, bowed beak. Isn't that quite impractical? You'll find out more in the factsheet!

  • Quokka
  • 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?

animalfunfacts-Videos

  • Rainforest Animals
  • Rainforest Animals
    Where can rainforests be found and which animals live in this habitat?

  • Animal Camouflage
  • Animal Camouflage
    How do animals avoid being discovered by prey or enemies? Which kinds of camouflage are there?

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Animal Fact Sheets:

Over 190 factsheets with exciting infos and pictures! Here you will find facts about mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects, spiders and invertebrates.

Pets:

Infos 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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