Sidewinder facts for kids and adults. Discover a desert rattlesnake found in southwestern United States and north Mexico…
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Arctic Seals: A List Of Seals That Live In The Arctic, With Pictures & Facts
Arctic seals list with pictures & facts on each species. On this page you’ll find information on all six seals that live in the Arctic (seven including the walrus).
***Be sure to watch the video of the hooded seal – one of the strangest Arctic animals of all!***
Mojave Desert Tortoise Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover The United States’ Largest Land Tortoise!
The Mojave desert tortoise is found in the United States’ Mojave Desert, as well as in other dry habitats in the southwestern United States. This rare reptile is seldom seen due to its burrowing lifestyle and the fact that it hibernates for up to nine months of the year.
As a result of habitat loss this desert reptile is becoming scarce. Its conservation status has been Vulnerable since the ‘80’s.
Meerkat Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information. Discover A Highly-Social African Mammal
Meerkat facts, pictures and in-depth information for kids and adults.
The meerkat is a carnivorous mammal found in deserts and other dry habitats in southern Africa.
This social animal lives in groups of 20 to 50 individuals. Mongooses forage together, use teamwork to repel predators, and are often seen grooming one another. They will even tend to an injured member of the colony.
While the group is outside, one or more meerkats will act as a sentry, keeping a look out for approaching danger. The sentry will use a different alarm call depending on whether the threat is a land-based or an aerial predator.
Eurasian Lynx Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information. Discover Europe’s Third-Largest Land Predator
Eurasian lynx facts, pictures, video, and in-depth information.
The Eurasian lynx is a large wild cat found across northern Europe and in parts of Asia. Due to its nocturnal lifestyle and liking for forest habitats it is seldom seen by humans.
Let’s find out more about this beautiful, but deadly, predator…
Fennec Fox Facts: Discover The Original ‘Desert Fox’ & Its Amazing Adaptations For Living In The Desert
Fennec fox facts, pictures and information. The fennec fox is a well-known species of desert fox. Its distinctive big ears are just one of the species’ many adaptations for living in the desert.
Ocean Animals: A List Of Animals That Live In The Ocean With Pictures & Facts – Plus FREE question sheet
Ocean animals list for kids (and adults) with pictures and facts. Discover amazing animals that live in the ocean.
Introduction
The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and is one of the most important animal habitats. It is home to around 230,000 recorded species, and many more that are still to be discovered and named.
Biologists estimate that the total number of species living in the world’s oceans may be over 1,000,000!
On this page you’ll find an A to Z list of ocean animals, together with pictures and facts about each animal. You’ll also find links that you can follow in order to find more information, plus a FREE question sheet to test your knowledge!
Pronghorn Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Info: Discover The ‘American antelope’ – The Second-Fastest Land Animal On Earth!
Pronghorn facts, pictures, video and information. Sometimes known as the ‘American antelope’, the pronghorn is in fact not an antelope at all; surprisingly, the species’ closest relative is the giraffe!
The pronghorn is the second fastest land animal in the world, and the fastest in North America. Scientists believe that the pronghorn’s great speed is due to the animal’s evolution alongside the now-extinct American cheetah.
Read on to find out more about this amazing North American speed machine…
Arctic Animals List with Pictures & Facts: Discover Amazing Animals that Live in the Arctic & Sub-Arctic
Arctic animals include mammals such as the polar bear, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, caribou / reindeer, musk ox and wolverine; aquatic mammals such as the orca / killer whale, narwhal, beluga whale, walrus and numerous seal species; and birds such as the ptarmigan, bald eagle, Arctic tern and puffin.
On this page, you’ll find pictures and facts on these and many other Arctic animals.
Arctic Ground Squirrel Facts, Pictures & Information: The Animal With The Longest Hibernation Of All!
Arctic ground squirrel facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. Wake up sleepy-head! The Arctic ground squirrel can spend up to three-quarters of the year hibernating… that’s longer than any other animal!
Read on to find out more about this fascinating Arctic rodent….
