Eurasian lynx facts, pictures, video, and in-depth information.
The Eurasian lynx is a large wild cat found across northern Europe and in parts of Asia. Due to its nocturnal lifestyle and liking for forest habitats it is seldom seen by humans.
Let’s find out more about this beautiful, but deadly, predator…
Fennec fox facts, pictures and information. The fennec fox is a well-known species of desert fox. Its distinctive big ears are just one of the species’ many adaptations for living in the desert.
Ocean animals list for kids (and adults) with pictures and facts. Discover amazing animals that live in the ocean.
The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface and is one of the most important animal habitats. It is home to around 230,000 recorded species, and many more that are still to be discovered and named.
Biologists estimate that the total number of species living in the world’s oceans may be over 1,000,000!
On this page you’ll find an A to Z list of ocean animals, together with pictures and facts about each animal. You’ll also find links that you can follow in order to find more information, plus a FREE question sheet to test your knowledge!
Pronghorn facts, pictures, video and information. Sometimes known as the ‘American antelope’, the pronghorn is in fact not an antelope at all; surprisingly, the species’ closest relative is the giraffe!
The pronghorn is the second fastest land animal in the world, and the fastest in North America. Scientists believe that the pronghorn’s great speed is due to the animal’s evolution alongside the now-extinct American cheetah.
Read on to find out more about this amazing North American speed machine…
Arctic animals include mammals such as the polar bear, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, caribou / reindeer, musk ox and wolverine; aquatic mammals such as the orca / killer whale, narwhal, beluga whale, walrus and numerous seal species; and birds such as the ptarmigan, bald eagle, Arctic tern and puffin.
On this page, you’ll find pictures and facts on these and many other Arctic animals.
Arctic ground squirrel facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. Wake up sleepy-head! The Arctic ground squirrel can spend up to three-quarters of the year hibernating… that’s longer than any other animal!
Read on to find out more about this fascinating Arctic rodent….
Dall sheep facts, pictures and information. The Dall sheep is an animal of rocky, mountainous terrain. Native to North America, it is found in subarctic regions of Alaska and Canada. In this inhospitable habitat, its white coat provides camouflage against the snow.
Read on to find out more about this hardy mountain animal…
Stoat facts, pictures and information. Also known as the ermine or short-tailed weasel, the stoat is a small carnivorous mammal found throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
Although it looks cute, the stoat is an accomplished predator, capable of taking prey much larger than itself.
Cretaceous Period dinosaurs list with pictures and facts. On this page you’ll find a list of some of the best-known dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period, together with pictures and facts on each dinosaur.
In addition to famous dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus and Iguanodon, this list contains many less familiar species, including sauropods with huge spikes on their backs, tank-like plant-eaters armed with tail clubs, and winged gliding dinosaurs…
Jurassic dinosaurs list with pictures and facts.
On this page you’ll find a list of some of the best-known dinosaurs of the Jurassic Period, together with pictures and facts on each dinosaur.
As well as famous dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, you’ll also meet less well-known species, including dinosaurs with crests and horns, the first dinosaur to be named , and a dinosaur named after the stars of Jurassic Park…
Triassic dinosaur list, with pictures and facts.
On this page you’ll find a list of some of the best-known dinosaurs of the Triassic Period, together with pictures and facts on each dinosaur.
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