Animal lists featuring species that are linked either by type, location, or habitat. From rainforest animals to awesome amphibians; discover the world’s most amazing animals!
Iconic North American animals include the American bison, bald eagle, American alligator, grizzly bear, mountain lion, monarch butterfly, wolf, coyote, groundhog, roadrunner, moose, raccoon and bobcat.
On this page is a North American animals list with pictures and facts on each species. Follow the links for further information on particular animals.
Christmas animals – a list of animals associated with Christmas, with pictures and facts.
Animals play a central part in Christmas celebrations in many parts of the world. On this page we take a look at animals associated with Christmas. We’ll discover what part they play in Yuletide celebrations, and also find out about the animals themselves…
Read moreChristmas Animals: Animals Associated With Christmas From All Around The World
A list of scary animals for Halloween.
To celebrate Halloween we’ve made a list of some of the world’s scariest animals. Continue reading… if you dare!
Test your knowledge of dangerous, creepy and scary animals with this FREE quiz!
Click here or on the image above to download your copy. All of the answers can be found on this page!
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35 species of wild dogs are currently recognized. They belong to the dog family, Canidae, which also includes all extinct dog species. Members of the family Canidae are known as canids, and may also be referred to as ‘canines’.
The world’s wild dogs include animals known as wolves, foxes and jackals.
Well-known wild dog species include the gray wolf, coyote, red fox, Arctic fox, kit fox, African wild dog and golden jackal.
Read moreWild Dog Species List: All Types Of Wild Dogs, With Pictures & Information
Animals that live on mountains include the snow leopard, Andean condor, bighorn sheep, chamois, ibex, mountain goat, mountain gorilla, chinchilla, alpine marmot, lynx, golden eagle, Vicuña and Himalayan Tahr.
Mountain animals often have special adaptations for living in a cold, windy mountain climate. These include thick, multi-layered coats, modified feet for climbing or walking on snow, and seasonal migration or hibernation.
On this page is a list of mountain animals with pictures and facts. You can test your knowledge of mountain animals with a free printable worksheet. Discover amazing animals that live on mountains all around the world…
There are six species of wild cats native to North America: the bobcat, puma (also known as the mountain lion or cougar), Canada lynx, ocelot, jaguarundi and jaguar.
Also present in North America is the domestic cat Felis catus. Therefore the continent is home to seven of the 41 currently-recognized cat species.
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Wild cats list with pictures and information on all wild cats species.
This page has been fully updated to reflect the latest classification of the cat family Felidae. The list below contains details on all known wild cat species. (June 2020)
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An introduction to the different types of animals that make up the animal kingdom Animalia.
Download the FREE accompanying question sheet to test your animal knowledge!
Types of monkey with pictures and facts – a look at the different monkey groups and well-known monkey species. Discover the biggest, smallest, most common and most endangered species of monkey…
On this page we take a look at taiga animals, including some of the most iconic animals that live in the taiga biome, as well as a few species that are not quite as well-known.
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This page contains a list of crocodiles in Africa, with pictures, facts and figures. You can see more incredible African animals here: African Animals List.
The crocodile is one of Africa’s most famous animals. This fearsome aquatic reptile is known for its powerful jaws and explosive ambush attacks.
The crocodile is neither furry nor cute, and is often portrayed as the ‘bad guy’ in nature documentaries, leaping out at unsuspecting zebras or migrating wildebeest.
Although it does have a bit of an image problem, the crocodile plays a vital role in the African ecosystem and several species are currently threatened, with one, the slender-snouted crocodile, being rated ‘critically endangered’ by the IUCN.
Crocodiles are hunted for bushmeat and for their skins. They are also threatened by growing human incursion into their natural habitats.
Let’s find out more about African crocodiles …
Read moreList Of Crocodiles In Africa: Pictures, Facts & Information
