In-depth information about individual animals. Pictures, videos and amazing facts about your favorite species. Learn about the life, conservation status, habitat, diet and behavior of animals from all around the world.
Foxes are small to mid-sized members of the dog family known for their bushy tails, omnivorous diet and usually nocturnal lifestyle. These fascinating animals are found on all continents except Antarctica (although they are not native to Australia), and in habitats ranging from the Arctic to the Sahara Desert.
This page contains interesting fox facts, and a list of different types of foxes, with pictures. Let's find out more about these adaptable, intelligent canids...
Honey badger facts, pictures and in-depth information: discover an infamous African animal with a reputation for toughness and tenacity.
Discover an apex predator, one of the largest of its kind, named by a dictator, and now facing extinction as one of the most endangered birds of prey.
Read on for a complete guide to the Philippine eagle…
Often overshadowed by their equine cousins the horse and zebra, donkeys have nevertheless played a pivotal role in shaping human history, culture, and agriculture.
On this page, we delve into the fascinating world of donkeys, exploring their origin, domestication, and the unique traits that make them indispensable to communities worldwide.
Read on for our top ten donkey facts, followed by in-depth information on this unsung hero of the animal kingdom…
The spiny softshell turtle is a freshwater turtle named for the short, blunt spines on the front of its soft, leathery shell.
Read on for a complete guide to this fascinating North American reptile…
Dwelling in the freshwater river systems of Northern Australia and southern New Guinea is a unique reptile. With its long snout and webbed flippers, the pig-nosed turtle Carettochelys insculpta–also known as the Fly River turtle–is one of the world’s most distinctive turtles. Sadly, this odd-looking animal is now endangered, mainly due to over-hunting.
Read on to find out more about this distinctive Australian reptile…
The giant river otter, or giant otter, is a carnivorous mammal that inhabits the rainforests of South America. On this page, you'll find giant river otter facts, pictures, video and in-depth information, giving you the complete lowdown on this distinctive semiaquatic predator...
As they dart from flower to flower in search of nectar, not only do hummingbird moths look like the birds after which they are named, but they also sound like them; the rapid flapping of their wings making a hummingbird–like buzz.
This page contains hummingbird moth facts, pictures and information. First we’ll find out about hummingbird moths in general before turning our attention to the five species of hummingbird moth found in the United States.
Finally, we’ll take a look at the related hummingbird hawk-moth, a species found in Europe (including the UK), Africa and Asia.
The Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, is a distinctive turtle found in Florida and neighboring states. Like other members of the softshell turtle family, Trionychidae, the Florida softshell turtle has a leathery shell, rather than the hard shell found on most other turtle species.
On this page, you’ll find Florida softshell facts and pictures to help you identify and understand the life of this fascinating North American reptile.
The crested caracara is one of the world’s most unusual birds of prey. A member of the falcon family, it is distinguished by its striking appearance and ground-based hunting habits.
Native to the open landscapes of the Americas, from the southernmost United States down to South America, this raptor stands out with its striking black and white body, fiery orange face and long legs.
The versatile crested caracara is both a formidable hunter and a scavenger, often seen striding confidently on the ground or soaring majestically in search of its next meal…
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