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Lemming Facts

August 31, 2018March 10, 2016

This page contains lemming facts. We’ll find out all about the Arctic rodent with a rather strange reputation for jumping off cliffs. We’ll find out if its self-destructive tendencies are fact or fiction, and discover lots more lemming information along the way …

This article is part of our Arctic Facts series.

You can find out about more amazing Arctic animals here: Arctic Animals List.

Be sure to watch the video of a confrontation between a cat and a lemming. Which animal do you think runs away?

Wolverine Facts

August 31, 2018March 5, 2016

This page contains Wolverine facts for kids (and adults), and is part of our Arctic series. For a list of Arctic animals, see this page: Arctic Animals.

Wolverine Facts For Kids: Introduction

Tenacious. Ferocious. Highly aggressive. The wolverine has been described as all of these things, and with good reason; it is an efficient hunter, unafraid to tackle animals larger than itself. Tough, and able to survive in harsh subarctic conditions, this is a creature whose fearsome reputation is well deserved ...

Antarctic Seals: Seals In Antarctica

February 19, 2019March 4, 2016

A list of Antarctic seals, with pictures and information. Part of our Antarctica series.

You can discover more Antarctica's wildlife here: Antarctic Animals.

Antarctic Penguins

January 6, 2022March 4, 2016

On this page, we continue our Antarctica series by taking a look at Antarctic penguins. We'll cover the types of penguins in Antarctica itself, and we'll also find out about penguins in the surrounding Antarctic region.

This article is part of our Antarctica series.
You can discover more Antarctic wildlife here: Antarctic Animals.
See a list of EVERY penguin here: Penguins Species List With Pictures & Facts

Antarctic Whales: Whales In Antarctica

July 20, 2023March 3, 2016

List of Antarctic Whales, with pictures, facts and information. This article is part of our Antarctica series.

You can discover more incredible Antarctic animals here: Antarctic Animals List.

Is Antarctica A Country?

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016

One polar region-related question that people frequently ask the internet is: Is Antarctica A Country?

If you’ve read our Antarctica Facts article then you’ll know that Antarctica is not a country. It’s a continent.

In this article, we’ll tell you why Antarctica isn’t a country, and we’ll also look at who owns Antarctica …

Antarctica Facts For Kids

January 8, 2018February 26, 2016

In Antarctica Facts For Kids, we’ll be exploring the vast frozen continent of Antarctica. We’ll find out about its location, its climate, its animals and plants, and how it was discovered.

Discover interesting facts about Antarctica by looking out for the blue text!

The Arctic Facts For Kids

November 11, 2016February 24, 2016

The Arctic facts for kids: read on to find incredible facts and figures about this amazing polar region.

In this article, you'll find out where the Arctic is, learn about its climate and wildlife, and discover what life is like at the northernmost part of the world ...

Leatherback Sea Turtle Facts, Pictures, Video and Information. Life-Cycle, Habitat, Diet, Threats & More

June 24, 2022February 18, 2016

This page contains leatherback sea turtle facts for kids (and adults!), and is part of both our Endangered Animals series and our Sea Turtles series. In this article you’ll find out what leatherback sea turtles look like, where they live and what they eat.

You'll also find out why leatherback turtles are endangered, plus many more leatherback facts and figures. Don't forget to watch the awesome videos of leatherback turtles in the wild!

You can read a story about Carrie, a leatherback turtle who embarks on an epic migration, in our book: Tales From The Brink: Endangered Animal Stories.

Love sea turtles? See a selection of awesome sea turtle gifts at our companion site, Wild Gateway

Endangered Animals Facts For Kids

September 7, 2022February 14, 2016

This page contains endangered animals facts for kids – and anyone else interested in finding out about the world's threatened species.

Here you’ll find all kinds of information on endangered animals, including: who decides if a species is endangered; the different categories for endangered species; and why animals become endangered.

We'll begin with some interesting endangered animals information. We'll then discover more about threatened animals with a list of endangered animals facts for kids.

You can see a list of endangered animals here: Endangered Animals List.

Is a Frog a Reptile? The Definitive Amphibian Vs Reptile Facts

February 18, 2016February 12, 2016

Is a frog a reptile?

In a nutshell, no; a frog is not a reptile …

A frog is an amphibian!

Which is not the same thing at all!

In this article, we’ll expand on the ‘Is a frog a reptile’ question by explaining the differences between amphibians (like frogs) and reptiles.

So, if you just wanted a quick answer, there you have it: frogs aren’t reptiles. But please do read on: you’ll discover some incredible facts about the differences between amphibians and reptiles.