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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 Quiz

  • Wolf Quiz
  • Wolf Quiz
    Show off your knowledge of wolves by taking our quiz!

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Latest Knowledge Article


Animals in November

  • Moose
  • Moose
    Did you know that mooses have beards? Check out the moose fact sheet for more information!

  • Wood Frog
  • Wood Frog
    How do amphibians survive temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit? The wood frog has an amazing trick!

  • Lynx
  • 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 Eagle
    Bald eagles grab fish with their feet - while flying. Learn more about these birds of prey!

  • Black Bear
  • Black Bear
    Are all black bears black? What do black bears eat? Can they climb? Where do they live?

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

  • Barn Owl
  • Barn Owl
    Barn owls have a very unique ability: they manage to fly almost silently. How do they do that?

World Animal Days

  • Cheetah
  • 04.12.23
    Cheetah Day
    Did you know that the cheetah can change its direction in the middle of the jump?

  • Mandrill
  • 14.12.23
    Monkey Day
    For monkey day we want to introduce you to a very special one: the colorful mandrill!

Knowledge Articles

  • Red Fox
  • Animals of the Forest
    Learn all about the forest as a biome, its vital role and its plants and animal species.

  • Lemming
  • Lemming
    Lemmings are small rodents living mainly in colder regions. Learn all about these animals!

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

  • Wolf
  • Wolf
    Is it really true that wolves howl at the moon? Check our animal fact sheet to find out!

  • Chimpanzee
  • Microbat
    Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? With over 900 species, they're quite diverse!

  • Edible Dormouse
  • Edible Dormouse
    The dormouse is a really cute rodent! In October it goes into its well deserved hibernation phase!

  • White Stork
  • White Stork
    Before the winter arrives, white storks head south to spend their time in the warmer African climate.

  • Mouse
  • Mouse
    What is the difference between a house mouse and a pet mouse? Find it out!

  • Red Fox
  • Red Fox
    Did you know that foxes use the Earth's magnetic field when hunting? Find out about its magnetic sense!


  • Brown Bear
  • Brown Bear
    Do brown bears climb? How do they hibernate? What are they eating? Are they dangerous? Check the profile!

animalfunfacts-Videos

  • Hibernation
  • Hibernation
    Do you know the difference between hibernation, dormancy and torpor? This video will explain it to you.

  • Symbiosis
  • Symbiosis
    What does symbiosis mean, what types of symbiosis are there and how does it benefit animals?

  • Animal Senses
  • Animal Senses
    Which animal species have the best sense of hearing, smelling, taste and vision?

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Animal Fact Sheets:

Over 200 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 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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