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.
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North Sulawesi babirusa facts, pictures & information. The North Sulawesi babirusa looks like a cross between a pig and a deer. In fact, that’s exactly what its name means in Indonesian: babi meaning ‘pig’ and rusa meaning ‘deer’. The animal’s deer-like ‘horns’ aren’t horns at all; they’re elongated teeth that have grown straight though the babirusa’s nose.
Amazon river dolphin facts, pictures and information. Not all of the Amazon rainforest’s animals live in or among the trees. The Amazon River itself provides a huge and varied habitat for a vast number of animals. One of the most amazing animals of the region makes its home in the river and its many tributaries. Let’s meet the Amazon river dolphin…
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.
The sloth bear is an insectivorous (insect-eating) species of bear found in the Indian subcontinent. Although not the largest of bears, it is armed with fearsome claws … and a bad temper. Even its main predator, the tiger, may be forced to retreat if its initial surprise attack is unsuccessful.
The spectacled bear is the only bear found in South America. This mid-sized bear is almost entirely herbivorous and spends much of its life in the trees.
The sun bear is the world’s smallest bear species. It is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. The sun bear’s conservation status is ‘Vulnerable’ and it is threatened both by habitat loss and by hunting.
Find out more about this species …
Brown bear information, pictures and facts. The largest brown bears compete with the polar bear for the title of ‘world’s biggest bear’. There are several different subspecies (types) of brown bear. Some of the best known include the grizzly bear and the Kodiak bear. Let’s find out more about this fearsome mammal …
The American black bear is one of the three bear species found in North America (the other two being the brown bear and the polar bear). It is usually found in remote forested areas, and is a skilled climber. On this page you’ll learn all about the American black bear’s life-cycle, diet and behavior, as well as picking up some fascinating facts about the species …
Asian black bear facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. The Asian black bear is found in many parts of Asia. It is a capable climber and spends as much as 50% of its life in the trees. Although primarily herbivorous, it is a large, aggressive animal and can be dangerous to humans.
Let’s find out more about this amazing ursid…
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