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YouTube 360° Video

March 29, 2023September 8, 2015

Have you seen a YouTube 360° video?

At Active Wild we’re always excited to find out about new ways of experiencing wildlife.

Earlier this year, YouTube added a new feature that allowed videos to be made and watched in 360 degrees.

It means that you can look around in every direction while watching a film. You don’t have to watch what the camera is pointing at!

It gives you a better feeling of ‘being there’!

Read on to find out how to watch YouTube 360° videos, and to view a selection of 360 degree animal videos.

Boa constrictors are large snakes that are found in the wild in South and Central America and Mexico. They live in a range of habitats, but prefer humid rainforest conditions. Some people even keep these big predators as pets!

This page contains awesome boa constrictor facts for kids and adults. Read on to learn more about this fearsome rainforest snake …

Caiman Facts And Information

February 2, 2021September 7, 2015

Caimans are carnivorous reptiles in the family Alligatoridae. Their closest relatives are the alligators. Caimans are found in a variety of habitats in Central and South America.

Let’s find out more about these fascinating crocodilians…

Rarest Animal In The World Recently Spotted

March 29, 2023September 1, 2015

One of the rarest animals in the world was recently spotted – for only the third time ever!

The ‘crusty nautilus’ (scientific name Allonautilus scrobiculatus), is a mollusc that lives in the ocean around New Guinea.

Baboon Facts

February 7, 2023July 24, 2015

Baboons are monkeys that live in Africa and Arabia. Most baboons are social animals that live in groups called ‘troops’. This page contains baboon facts, and is part of our African Animals series.

Wombat Facts

August 31, 2018July 22, 2015

Wombats are Australian marsupials. They are burrowing creatures and are most active at night. This page contains wombat facts, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Read on to find out more about these interesting animals…

Zebra Facts For Kids

August 31, 2018July 20, 2015

Zebras are some of the most recognisable animals in the world. Most children will be able to identify this distinctive member of the horse family by its black and white stripes. This page contains zebra facts for kids and adults, and is part of our African Animals series.

Free Animal eBook To Download

November 2, 2015July 19, 2015

Each of our ‘Tales From The Brink’ books contains four beautifully-written short stories about endangered animals.

Sorry, this offer has now ended. Find out how to order our Tales From The Brink books here.

For a limited time, you can sample the first story in book 1 for free. No sign-up required: you can simply download the book and start reading. It’s a printable PDF file, so you can either view the book on your screen or print it out.

The free book features the exciting story of Budi, a young Sumatran orangutan, who has a series of disturbing dreams. One day he decides to venture into the forest in the hope of finding a new home for his family.

Follow his incredible adventures as he meets many other inhabitants of the Sumatran jungle. Will he find the legendary ‘Heart of the Forest’? What other endangered animal does he find lurking in the clearing?

Ocelot Facts For Kids

February 2, 2021July 15, 2015

The ocelot is a member of the cat family, Felidae. It looks like a small, slender leopard (and for this reason is also known as the ‘dwarf leopard’). The ocelot is found throughout South America, and its range extends as far north as southern Texas. This article contains ocelot facts for kids, and is part of the Active Wild Rainforest Animals series.

Mountain Gorilla Facts, Pictures & Information

August 31, 2018July 13, 2015

Mountain gorilla facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. The mountain gorilla is a subspecies of eastern gorilla, a critically endangered African primate. On this page we’re going to discover where it lives, its preferred habitat, what it eats, how it communicates and much more. We’re also going to find out how we can help this endangered animal.

Read on to find out some amazing mountain gorilla facts! This article is part of our endangered animals series.

Sea Otter Facts

August 31, 2018July 11, 2015

Sea otters are the heaviest members of the weasel family, and have adapted to the marine environment in which they live. This page contains sea otter facts and information, and is part of our Arctic Animals series.