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!
Dire wolf facts, pictures & information. Made famous by the ‘Game of Thrones’ books and TV show, the dire wolf was in fact a real species. This large, intelligent predator was closely related to the grey wolf. It lived in North and South America during the Ice Age.
Let’s find out more about the (non-fictional) dire wolf…
When was the Cretaceous Period? How long ago was the Cretaceous Period? How long did the Cretaceous Period last? On this page you’ll find the answers to all these questions and more…
When was the Jurassic Period? How long ago was the Jurassic Period? How long did the Jurassic Period last? On this page you’ll find the answers to all these questions and more…
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…
Woolly mammoth facts, pictures & in-depth information for kids and adults. Discover one of the best-known Ice Age animals…
Smilodon facts for kids and adults. On this page you’ll find pictures and information on one of the world’s best-known prehistoric animals: the ‘saber-toothed’ cat Smilodon.
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.
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