This page contains narwhal facts, information, pictures and video. Read on to find out more about this mysterious Arctic whale …
This article is part of our Arctic Animals series.
Animal Facts
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.
Bird Intelligence: How Intelligent Are Birds?
How intelligent are birds? A look at bird intelligence, with facts and examples of smart birds…
Brown Fur Seal Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide
The brown fur seal, also known as the Afro-Australian Fur Seal, is a marine mammal found along the coasts of southern Africa and Australia. It is the largest and most robust fur seal species.
Brown fur seals have a thick layer of brown fur and a strong, streamlined body adapted for swimming. They feed primarily on fish, squid, and crustaceans, diving deep to hunt.
These marine mammals live in large colonies and are known for their loud, social behavior. Despite past threats from hunting, their populations have largely recovered due to protection.
Read on to discover more about the brown fur seal…
Animal Sounds – Listen To Amazing Examples Of Animal Sounds
On this page, you can listen to many different animal sounds and discover why being able to make and hear sounds is a vital part of the lives of many different types of animals.
Foxes: Fox Facts, Different Types Of Foxes With Pictures
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: Complete Species Guide
Honey badger facts, pictures and in-depth information: discover an infamous African animal with a reputation for toughness and tenacity.
Philippine Eagle Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide
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…
Donkey Facts, Pictures & Information, Complete Species Guide
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…
Spiny Softshell Turtle Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide
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…
Pig-Nosed Turtle / Fly River Turtle Facts, Pictures, Species Guide
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…
Giant River Otter, Pteronura Brasiliensis, Giant Otter: Facts & Pictures
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…
