animalfunfacts.net - The Animal Encyclopedia for Kids

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 Animal Fact Sheet

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

Picture of the Day

Squirrel


Latest Animal Game


Animals in March

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

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

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

World Animal Days

  • Beaver
  • 07.04.23
    Beaver Day
    Why are beaver dams important for the ecosystem? Find it out in its animal profile!

Knowledge Articles

  • 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?

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

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

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

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

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

animalfunfacts-Videos


  • All About Reptiles
  • All About Reptiles
    Why do reptiles have to shed their skin? How do they breathe? Do all reptiles lay eggs?

  • Colorful Animals
  • Colorful Animals
    When you try to hide, striking colors aren't a good idea. Why are animals brightly colored?

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

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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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