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Animal of the Week
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
Ever wondered why the woodpecker never gets a headache? Well, it turns out it has a clever trick!
Picture of the Day
Latest Animal Profile
- Goat
Did you know? Goats are skilled climbers, essentially mountain climbers, as they can scale vertical rock faces!
Animals in March
- European Hare
The European hare is the largest rabbit in the world. It is perfectly adapted to life in open landscapes. Find all the details in the profile!
- Red Fox
Red foxes give birth to their young between March and April. For the first few weeks, the cubs stay in the den.
- Common Blackbird
How can you tell male blackbirds from females? You'll find out in the profile!
- Alpine Newt
The Alpine newt is a salamander that lives in European forests. It has a bright orange belly.
- Badger
In March, the first badger cubs are born safely in their cozy burrow.
- Red Squirrel
In March, the first baby squirrels are born. By the time they're two weeks old, they've already got a cozy little fur coat.
Latest Article
- The 10 Largest Whales in the World
Discover the 10 longest and heaviest whales – the ocean giants compared in size!
Knowledge Articles
- Bumblebee
In March, the first bumblebee queens start to get busy. Find out how you can lend them a hand.
- Great Spotted Woodpecker
Ever wondered why the woodpecker never gets a headache? Well, it turns out it has a clever trick!
- Brimstone Butterfly
The brimstone butterfly is one of the first butterflies to appear in spring. It has the longest lifespan of all!
- Magpie
Magpies are highly intelligent corvids. They are as clever as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.
- Toad Migration
In march frogs and toads awake from their torpor and start to set out. Where are they off to and why?
- Cold- and Warm-Blooded Animals
What do these terms mean exactly? Which pros and cons are there? Check out our article.
- Animals Living in Meadows
Discover the meadow's animals and learn all about the unique characteristics of their habitat!
- Fire Salamander
Learn all about the Fire Salamander and its life style! Where does it live? Is it poisonous?
- 8 Adaptations That Make the Sperm Whale a Deep-Sea Specialist
All the facts about the sperm whale at a glance!
animalfunfacts-Videos
- All About Birds
We all know that birds have feathers. But: Is it true that all birds can fly? Check out our video!
- All About Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded. What exactly does that mean? And what is a metamorphosis?
- Colorful Animals
When you try to hide, striking colors aren't a good idea. Why are animals brightly colored?
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