Everyone knows that birds such as parrots can be trained to ‘speak’ (or at least to copy the sounds that humans make). But now the birds have got mammalian competition – in the shape of killer whales!
Bird Eyesight: How Good Is A Bird’s Vision?
Birds are well-known for having good eyesight. Even before scientists began to examine bird vision, phrases such as ‘hawk-eyed’ were used to describe people who could see long distances. On this page, we’ll find out all about bird eyesight, and discover how birds see the world.
- This page is part of our series Birds: The Ultimate Guide
Siamang Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover An Endangered Rainforest Ape
Siamang facts, pictures and video. Discover the world’s largest gibbon, an endangered species found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Be sure to watch the video featuring the siamang’s famous call!
Giant Anteater Facts, Pictures & Information: The South American Mammal With A Taste For Ants & Termites
Giant anteater facts, pictures and information. Meet an amazing South American mammal that likes nothing more than eating thousands … and thousands … of ants!
Be sure to watch the video of giant anteaters at San Diego Zoo!
Amazing Birds List With Pictures & Facts: An Avian Hall Of Fame
In this amazing birds list, you’ll meet some of the most incredible members of the bird world.
From birds that travel tens of thousands of miles in a single year, to birds that build huge nests; this list contains many of the most noteworthy members of the order Aves.
- Main birds page: Birds: The Ultimate Guide
Birds: The Ultimate Guide. Amazing Bird Facts, Pictures & Information
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!
American Bullfrog Facts For Kids & Adults: Discover North America’s Largest Frog Species
American bullfrog facts for kids, students and adults. The American bullfrog is a large frog found throughout North America. It is also present in many other parts of the world, having been transported by humans as a source of food and as a means of controlling agricultural pests.
In fact, the American bullfrog is considered an invasive species in many areas because its presence can be harmful to local wildlife.
The American bullfrog plays an important part in its native aquatic ecosystems. Let’s find out more about this awesome amphibian carnivore …
Caecilian Facts For Kids & Adults, With Pictures, Information & Video: Discover The Third Amphibian Group
Caecilian facts for kids and adults, with pictures, information and video. Everyone knows what frogs and toads look like, and most people could identify a salamander, but did you know that there’s a third type of amphibian?
On this page we’ll meet the caecilians: a mysterious group of worm-like amphibians.
Wild Yak Facts For Kids & Adults. Discover An Amazing Tundra Animal!
Wild yak facts for kids and adults, with pictures and video. The wild yak is a bovid – a member of the cattle family, Bovidae. It lives on the Tibetan Plateau, a region sometimes called the ‘roof of the world’, due to its being over 3 miles (4.8 km) above sea level.
This tundra animal is a cold weather, high-altitude specialist, and has a number of adaptations for living in this hostile environment. Let’s find out more about this amazing survival expert…
