In-depth information on a variety of mammals. Size, weight, range, where found, habitat, diet, conservation status, behavior and more …
This page contains Caribou facts and information, and is part of our Arctic series.
Caribou are large mammals that live in Arctic and subarctic regions all around the world. Caribou are members of the deer family, Cervidae. Their scientific name is Rangifer Tanandus.
In Europe, caribou are known as reindeer.
Read on for more caribou / reindeer facts for kids (and adults!) … and be sure to watch the amazing video of reindeer in the wild!
The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit in the world. It’s also the only rabbit found in North America that digs burrows. On this page you’ll find pygmy rabbit facts, pictures, videos, and in-depth information.
Red slender loris facts, pictures, video and information. Discover a rare rainforest primate…
False killer whale facts: discover a lesser-known relative of the bottlenose dolphin and killer whale.
The jaguarundi is a secretive wild cat found mainly in South America (although the species is also present in parts of southern North America). It has a long body and short-ish legs, and appears in two main colors: either deep red or dark brown / black.
This page contains jaguarundi facts, pictures and information. Let’s find out more about this rainforest feline…
Common bottlenose dolphin facts, pictures, information and videos for kids and adults. Find out about this popular and intelligent marine mammal…
Przewalski’s horse facts, pictures and in-depth information. Przewalski’s horse is a wild horse that became extinct in the wild in the 1960’s. Today’s wild population is formed of the descendants of just 12 captive specimens.
California sea lion facts, pictures & information.
The California sea lion is a marine mammal found along the west coast of North America. A familiar animal from circuses and zoos, the species is known for its dog-like barking call, expert swimming ability and high intelligence.
Let’s find out more about this talented animal …
The red wolf is a critically endangered North American mammal. Midway in size between a grey wolf and a coyote, the species gets its name from the characteristic red tinge of its coat.
In 1980 the red wolf was declared to be extinct in the wild. A re-introduction program was established in North Carolina. Although initially successful, the re-introduced population is now struggling; today only around 40 red wolves exist in the wild.
There is much argument over whether or not the red wolf is actually a separate species rather than either a grey wolf / coyote hybrid or a subspecies of grey wolf.
Let’s find out more about this beautiful – and controversial – animal.
Bobcat facts, pictures and information. The bobcat is a stealthy, mid-sized predator that inhabits woodlands and forests in North America. Although the bobcat can take down animals several times its size, it usually preys on rabbits and other small mammals.
Let’s find out more about this fearsome felid …
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 …