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.
Common mudpuppy facts, pictures and information. The common mudpuppy is a large salamander found in North America. Unlike many amphibians, it never loses its gills, and upon reaching adulthood does not leave the water.
Let’s find out more about the ‘waterdog’ …
Meet the biggest frog in the world: goliath frog facts, pictures and information. Found in Central Africa, the goliath frog is facing extinction due to both hunting and habitat loss.
Red panda facts, pictures and information. You might think that, due to its name, the red panda is related to the giant panda … but you’d be wrong! In fact, this cute, cat-sized Asian mammal isn’t a bear at all, and is more closely related to animals such as badgers, skunks and raccoons.
Sadly, due to poaching and habitat loss, the red panda has become endangered. Even the most optimistic estimates put its wild population at around 20,000 individuals.
Let’s find out more about this fascinating animal …
Hellbender facts, pictures and in-depth information. Reaching almost two and a half feet in length, the hellbender is the largest amphibian found in North America. This slimy-skinned giant may look like a monster, but in fact is harmless to humans and a vital part of the river ecosystem. The Ozark subspecies has been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in the USA since 2011.
Spectacled caiman facts for kids and adults, with pictures, video and in-depth information on behavior, diet and life-cycle. Discover a common crocodilian of Central and South America!
Freshwater crocodile facts, pictures and information. Discover the smaller of Australia’s two crocodile species …
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Tuatara facts, pictures & information. It may look like a lizard, but the tuatara is actually the sole surviving member of an entirely different group of reptiles.
The species is regarded by some scientists as being a ‘living fossil’ – a relic of the Mesozoic Era. Let’s find out more about this amazing animal …
Galápagos tortoise facts, pictures and information. Discover some of the world’s longest-living species.
Galápagos tortoises inhabit the remote islands of the same name. They evolved with very few natural predators. Today, due to hunting and the introduction of non-native predators, many of the 10 to 15 species of Galápagos tortoise are now threatened.
Sydney funnel-web spider facts, pictures, video and in-depth information.
North Sulawesi babirusa facts, pictures & information. The North Sulawesi babirusa looks like a cross between a pig and a deer. In fact, that’s exactly what its name means in Indonesian: babi meaning ‘pig’ and rusa meaning ‘deer’. The animal’s deer-like ‘horns’ aren’t horns at all; they’re elongated teeth that have grown straight though the babirusa’s nose.
Amazon river dolphin facts, pictures and information. Not all of the Amazon rainforest’s animals live in or among the trees. The Amazon River itself provides a huge and varied habitat for a vast number of animals. One of the most amazing animals of the region makes its home in the river and its many tributaries. Let’s meet the Amazon river dolphin…
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