In-depth information on a variety of mammals. Size, weight, range, where found, habitat, diet, conservation status, behavior and more …
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.
Did you know that the dingo is a subspecies of the grey wolf? This page contains dingo facts and information, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Read on to learn more about this awesome Aussie apex predator…
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.
Dugongs are strange-looking marine mammals that are found off the northern coast of Australia. This article contains dugong facts and information. It is part of our Australian Animals series.
This page contains information about jaguars, and includes a list of jaguar facts for kids. This article is part of our Rainforest Animals series.
The jaguar's size, strength and expert hunting ability means that it's an apex predator in the rainforests of South and Central America. Read on to find out more about this deadly rainforest cat...
The African wild dog is an predatory mammal that lives in Africa. It is a social animal, and lives in packs (groups). African wild dogs are members of the Canidae family, which means that they're related to your pet dog! Read on for more African wild dogs facts ...
This page contains howler monkey facts and information. You'll find out where howler monkeys live, what they eat, how they socialize and you'll even hear the sounds that they make!
This page is part of our Rainforest Animals series.
This page contains information about the Amur Leopard. Find out all about this critically endangered creature, then read a list of Amur leopard facts at the end of the article.
Amur leopards are a critically endangered subspecies of leopard. In fact, they are probably the most endangered of all big cats. It is estimated that there are only around 70 Amur leopards left in the wild. This beautiful animal, with its distinctive dark spots, lives in the cold, easternmost parts of Russia and China. Read on for more Amur leopard facts...
Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents. They are semi-aquatic, and spend much of their time in or around water. Let’s learn some amazing capybara facts …
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