Active Wild ‘Ultimate Guide’ pages are designed to be just that: a definitive guide to the subject, written in an accessible manner and containing everything you need to know!
Discover more about our amazing planet with Active Wild Ultimate Guides!
What is an arachnid? Spiders are the best-known arachnids, but this group of invertebrates also includes animals such as scorpions, mites and ticks.
On this page we’ll take a look at arachnid characteristics and lifestyles, and we’ll also meet the different types of arachnid.
Insects: The Ultimate Guide. Facts, pictures and information on Insecta – the largest class of animals on Earth. Discover the characteristics of insects, their life-cycles, the roles they play in their ecosystems, and why they are so important for life on Earth…
On this page you’ll find monkey facts, pictures and information. Read on for the ultimate guide to monkeys!
The Cretaceous Period facts for kids and adults. Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Cretaceous Period!
The Jurassic Period facts for kids and adults. The ultimate guide to the second period of the Mesozoic Era.
The Triassic Period: facts, geography, climate, plants and animals. The ultimate guide to the first period of the Mesozoic Era.
Amphibians: The Ultimate Guide. On this page you’ll find out what an amphibian is, how amphibians evolved, and the different types of amphibian alive today. On the way you’ll meet some amazing amphibians, both extinct and living.
Reptiles: The Ultimate Guide. In this incredible guide you’ll find out what a reptile is, how reptiles evolved, and the different types of reptile alive today. On the way you’ll meet amazing reptiles both extinct and living.
Download your free printable question sheet and test your reptile knowledge!
The ultimate guide to bears: bear facts and information for kids and adults. On this page you’ll find out what makes a bear a bear, the different species of bear, where bears live, bear habitat, what bears eat and the threats faced by the world’s bear population.
You’ll also meet all eight living species of bear.
Welcome to the ‘Ultimate Guide to Sea Turtles’. On this page you’ll find sea turtle facts, pictures and information.
Use the menu below to find out the facts that you need, or scroll down to become a sea turtle expert!
Birds: What Is A Bird? Information, Pictures & Video. Part one of our ‘Ultimate Guide to Birds’. On this page you’ll find out what makes a bird a bird. You’ll also discover some amazing facts about birds and the lives that they lead.
If you didn’t know about the link between birds and dinosaurs, prepare to have your mind blown!
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