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- Wolf Quiz
Show off your knowledge of wolves by taking our quiz!
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Latest Knowledge Article
- Animals of the Forest Tundra and Taiga
Learn all about the animals in the forest tundra and taiga and what makes these habitats unique!
Animals in November
- Moose
Did you know that mooses have beards? Check out the moose fact sheet for more information!
- Wood Frog
How do amphibians survive temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit? The wood frog has an amazing trick!
- Lynx
Why does the lynx have ear tufts? Why does it have such big paws? And where does its name come from? Check out its fact sheet.
- Bald Eagle
Bald eagles grab fish with their feet - while flying. Learn more about these birds of prey!
- Black Bear
Are all black bears black? What do black bears eat? Can they climb? Where do they live?
- Shrew
Learn all about shrews! Did you know that they can shrink their organs and bones during winter?
- Barn Owl
Barn owls have a very unique ability: they manage to fly almost silently. How do they do that?
Knowledge Articles
- Animals of the Forest
Learn all about the forest as a biome, its vital role and its plants and animal species.
- Lemming
Lemmings are small rodents living mainly in colder regions. Learn all about these animals!
- Kingfisher
Kingfishers are also known as flying gems. Find out more about these beautiful birds the animal profile!
- Wolf
Is it really true that wolves howl at the moon? Check our animal fact sheet to find out!
- Microbat
Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? With over 900 species, they're quite diverse!
- Edible Dormouse
The dormouse is a really cute rodent! In October it goes into its well deserved hibernation phase!
- White Stork
Before the winter arrives, white storks head south to spend their time in the warmer African climate.
- Mouse
What is the difference between a house mouse and a pet mouse? Find it out!
- Red Fox
Did you know that foxes use the Earth's magnetic field when hunting? Find out about its magnetic sense!
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
Why doesn't the woodpecker get a headache? He's got a genius trick up his sleeve!
- Brown Bear
Do brown bears climb? How do they hibernate? What are they eating? Are they dangerous? Check the profile!
animalfunfacts-Videos
- Hibernation
Do you know the difference between hibernation, dormancy and torpor? This video will explain it to you.
- Symbiosis
What does symbiosis mean, what types of symbiosis are there and how does it benefit animals?
- Animal Senses
Which animal species have the best sense of hearing, smelling, taste and vision?
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