This page contains arctic fox facts and information. Find out more about this fascinating Arctic animal and the various adaptations that allow it to live in it a cold environment.
This article is part of our Arctic Animals series.
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This page contains arctic fox facts and information. Find out more about this fascinating Arctic animal and the various adaptations that allow it to live in it a cold environment.
This article is part of our Arctic Animals series.
Quokka facts, pictures and information. The quokka is a cat-sized marsupial that is only found in a small region of Western Australia.
This page is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.
This page contains bandicoot facts, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Many people think that there is one animal called a bandicoot. In fact, bandicoot is the name of a type of animal. There are around 20 types of bandicoot. Let’s learn about some of them…
Anteaters are small-to-medium-sized mammals that live in Central and South America. There are four species of anteater. As you may have guessed, their diet consists mainly of ants and similar insects. This page contains anteater facts and information. It is part of our Rainforest Animals series of articles. If you don’t know what an insectivore is, you soon will do!
This page contains aardvark facts and information and is part of our African Animals series. Be sure to watch the video of an Aardvark in action!
Want to learn about a reclusive nocturnal creature that can literally dig its way out of danger? Let’s meet the Aardvark!
This article contains Okapi facts and is part of our African Animals series.
The Okapi is an elusive animal that inhabits the rainforests of central Africa. Easily recognisable by its zebra-like markings, the okapi is actually more closely related to the giraffe.
Be sure to watch the video to see this incredible animal in its natural environment.
Let’s find out more about this rarely seen creature.
This page contains cheetah facts for kids (and adults). The cheetah is famous for being the world's fastest land animal. This record-breaking cat can reach speeds of up to 75 mph (121km/h) in pursuit of its fast-moving antelope prey.
Let's learn more about this incredible animal ...
This page is part of our African Animals series.
This page contains giraffe facts for kids (and adults). With their distinctive long necks and legs, giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world. They grace the African savannah with their unique beauty and peaceful, social demeanor. Let us explore the height, appetite, and life of this gentle giant. Read on for more interesting facts about giraffes…
You may have heard of the platypus, but did you know that this strange-looking Australian animal is venomous? This incredible mammal is truly unique and has several other unusual characteristics; we'll find out about these further down the page. This article contains platypus information and pictures, plus a list of platypus facts for kids.
Oh, there's also an awesome video for you to watch!
This page is part of our Australian Animals series.
The eating habits of the blood-sucking vampire bat have caused it to become famous in folklore and legends. Here, as part of our Rainforest Animals section, we’ll be separating vampire bat facts from the myths.
Read on for an in-depth look at these fascinating mammals. (Don't watch the video if you're squeamish!)
The echidna is a spiny, ant-eating animal that lives in Australia and New Guinea. What makes echidnas really special is that they are egg-laying mammals! This page contains information on the echidna and a list of echidna facts for kids.
Let's learn more about this amazing animal.
This article is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.
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