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Amur Leopard Facts

February 2, 2021March 17, 2015

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…

Capybara Facts

February 2, 2021March 1, 2015

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 …

Snow Leopard Facts For Kids

February 2, 2021February 28, 2015

Snow Leopards are big cats that live in central and south Asia. These beautiful animals are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. This page contains information, pictures and a list of snow leopard facts for kids.

Facts About Rhinos

February 2, 2021February 25, 2015

The name ‘rhinoceros’ comes from two old Greek words put together. The word ‘rhino‘ means nose and ‘ceros‘ means horn. So a rhinoceros is really just a nose-horn! This makes sense because the horn is the first thing you notice about a rhino! Want to learn more facts about rhinos? Do you want to know where they live and what they eat? Or perhaps you just want to know the plural of rhinoceros? (it’s rhinoceros or rhinoceroses by the way!) Read on for all this and more…

Kangaroo Information And Facts For Kids

August 31, 2018February 23, 2015

Kangaroos are only found in the wild in Australia. Kangaroos don’t move around by walking. Instead, they move from place to place by jumping, using their strong legs and big feet to propel themselves along.

This page is full of kangaroo information and amazing facts about kangaroos for kids. There’s even a video of boxing kangaroos! Lets learn more about these awesome creatures…

Chimpanzee Information

February 2, 2021February 20, 2015

Chimpanzee information, with pictures, facts and video. This page is part of the Active Wild Endangered Animals series.

Panda Facts For Kids

February 2, 2021February 11, 2015

The giant panda, with its black and white fur and black eye patches, is a very distinctive animal. Most people in the world are able to recognise a panda. However, despite its popularity, the panda is an endangered animal, and rare in the wild.

This article has been written to help you find out more about these gentle giants. At the end of the article you’ll also find out 10 amazing panda facts for kids.

You can find out more about bears here: Bears: The Ultimate Guide

Be sure to watch the video of giant pandas in the wild!

Polar Bears Facts, Pictures & In-Depth Information For Kids & Adults

April 25, 2019February 10, 2015

Polar bear facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. The polar bear is the largest and most carnivorous of all bears. This distinctive all-white bear inhabits the Arctic sea ice, where it preys primarily on seals.

Despite its size and power, the polar bear is rated ‘Vulnerable’. This is largely due to a reduction in the area covered by the Arctic sea ice. Polar bears rely on the sea ice for hunting. When it melts they are unable to eat.

On this page you’ll become a polar bear expert as you explore the species’ amazing adaptations, behavior and life cycle.

This page is part of both our Arctic Animals series, and our Bear series.

Blue Whale Facts For Kids

February 2, 2021February 9, 2015

The blue whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on earth – even bigger than the biggest dinosaurs! This article contains lots of amazing information about blue whales, including a list of blue whale facts for kids. Let’s find out more about these giant sea animals…

Loris Facts And Information For Kids

August 31, 2018February 8, 2015

Have you ever seen something that could be half monkey, half clown? That’s what someone thought the Loris looks like! The name Loris means ‘clown’ in Dutch. Maybe this is because these cute little primates have big, round eyes and look like they’ve had their faces painted. But a Loris isn’t really a clown, so let’s read some loris facts to find out what they actually are …

Hedgehog Facts For Kids & Adults, With Pictures & In-Depth Information

August 31, 2018February 7, 2015

Hedgehog facts for kids and adults. On this page you’ll discover where hedgehogs live, how many species of hedgehog there are in the world, animals related to hedgehogs, and much more …