About Us
animalfunfacts.net has been a constantly growing animal encyclopedia since 2015. It is the English edition of tierchenwelt.de – the German counterpart, that was originally founded in 2008.
Why We Do animalfunfacts.net
Education Is the Key
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reported that over 48,600 out of 172,600 recorded animal species are threatened or even at risk of extinction. This alarming figure represents more than 28%.
We at animalfunfacts.net believe that animal and nature conservation begins with one crucial step: education.
Appreciation for the Animal World
We believe understanding animals better can help us to truly appreciate them, such as recognizing their sensitivity, intelligence, and crucial role in maintaining our planet and ensuring our own survival.
We Are All in the Same Boat
We hope to provide our readers with a deeper understanding of various ways of life and forms of existence. Additionally, we aim to raise awareness that all life forms coexist in a delicate balance and are interdependent. This also applies to us humans.
We Are the "Caretakes of the Earth"
We hope to encourage people to reconnect with nature and view themselves as part of nature again, as a part of a community. We would be happy to see that people extend love, appreciation, responsibility and respect not only to themselves but also to other people, animals and nature. Only by doing this can we, as protectors and caretakers of the Earth, build a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
The Best English Animal Encyclopedia
We have made it our top priority to become the best English animal encyclopedia. We love explaining in an easily understandable way how animals live, what they look like, and how they behave. Most of all, we enjoy sharing the unique and surprising traits of animals. Additionally, it is important to us to highlight the significance of each animal within its respective ecosystem.
How We Do animalfunfacts.net
animalfunfacts.net stands out as a key and trustworthy resource for insights into the animal kingdom. We uphold high editorial standards that guide our work.
1. Research
At animalfunfacts.net, we only share information that has been thoroughly researched and validated. This is why we primarily rely on scientific studies and official data from conservation organizations, universities, and research institutions. Our goal is to provide our readers with complete assurance regarding the credibility of the information available on animalfunfacts.net. However, we acknowledge that errors can occur. It's part of being human. If you notice any inaccuracies in our articles, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email so we can correct them.
2. Sources
We utilize a wide range of sources. Our content is grounded in research published in scientific journals like Animal Cognition, PLOS One, Current Biology, iScience, Nature Communications, Cell Reports, Animal Behavior, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Experimental Biology. Additionally, we reference official studies from universities globally. Other sources include online news platforms such as phys.org, earth.com, sciencealert.com, and livescience.com. We also incorporate encyclopedias like animaldiversity.org and Wikipedia into our research.
3. Timeliness
We review our sources daily and aim to update our articles as quickly as possible. However, obtaining current data is not always feasible. For instance, counting the populations of endangered species annually is not a common practice, as it could significantly disrupt their natural behaviors.
Who and What animalfunfacts.net Supports
WWF, PETA, and the Plant Based Treaty
animalfunfacts.net is dedicated to preserving our animal world and our planet. We regularly support nature and animal protection organizations through donations. These are funded by a portion of the advertising revenue from our website. We are members of WWF and PETA. We hope to contribute, even in a small way, to ensuring that all living beings on this Earth have a livable home in the future. Additionally, we support the Plant Based Treaty, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions through a plant-based diet.
Personal Commitment
Diet - Organic, Local, and Plant-based
We all have the power to make a difference. Each one of us can do a lot, even when financial resources are limited. Therefore, we prefer organic products because they are pesticide-free (and you can find them at discount stores too!). We also make an effort to buy food locally to minimize transportation distances. Most importantly, we follow a plant-based diet. Not only do we believe in its many benefits, but science supports this view as well: it leads to lower CO2 emissions, is beneficial for the climate, the environment, and our health. Above all, we do this for the animals. We believe that every sentient being has the right to live its life according to its own will, without experiencing unnecessary suffering.
Maintaining Nature Reserves
We volunteer to help maintain nature reserves and preserve important biotopes in Nuremberg (Germany). How about you? Would you like to get involved too? Reach out to a local nature conservation association. As the saying goes: "Many hands make light work" - when we all pitch in, we can achieve great things quickly!
Raising Awareness about Factory Farming
We are also volunteering in downtown Nuremberg (Germany), participating in street campaigns organized by the Albert Schweitzer Foundation to raise awareness about the suffering of animals in factory farming.
