On this page we’ll be looking at rainforest layers. You'll find out what the different layers of the rainforest are, and meet the animals and plants found in each of them.
- This page is part of our Rainforest Series.
On this page we’ll be looking at rainforest layers. You'll find out what the different layers of the rainforest are, and meet the animals and plants found in each of them.
Is a bird an animal? Well, of course you know the answer to this question. But lots of people don’t! In the Ask Professor Wild series, our resident animal expert is on hand to answer all of your nature and science questions – no matter how silly they may be!
Where are rainforests located? In this article you’ll find a list of the world’s rain forests. You'll also find maps and information about notable animals found in each region.
This page contains Arctic Hare facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Arctic Animals series.
The Arctic Hare is a hardy animal that lives in cold, inhospitable Artic lands. It relies on its thick coat both to keep warm and for camouflage. It is capable of running at high speeds to escape from predators.
Make sure you watch the amazing video of an Arctic Hare being chased by a pack of Arctic Wolves. You'll get to see the Arctic Hare's incredible speed – but is it fast enough?
This page contains Tasmanian Devil facts for kids and adults and is part of our Australian Animals series. Read on to find out about this fierce little marsupial.
A quick list of Tasmanian Devil facts for kids can be found at the end of the article.
This article contains cassowary facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
On this page we'll learn all about this large (and occasionally aggressive) flightless Australian bird.
This page contains Frill-Necked Lizard facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series. Want to know what a Frill-Necked Lizard looks like, where it lives, what it eats … and what eats it? Read on to find out all of this and much more …
(Don't forget to watch the video of a fierce Frill-Necked Lizard chasing a cameraman!)
The Quoll is a carnivorous marsupial. It is easily recognised by its distinctive pale spots. The quoll is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss and the spread of invasive species (in particular the Cane Toad). This page contains quoll facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
Read on to find out all about this sharp-toothed marsupial …
This page contains Cane Toad facts for kids and adults as is part of our Australian Animals series. This is one animal most Australians aren't too fond of! Let's find out why ...
The Kookaburra is a member of the Tree Kingfisher family. It is famous for having a loud call that sounds like human laughter. The Kookaburra also features in a popular Australian children’s song. This article contains kookaburra facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
Don’t forget to listen to the Kookaburra’s famous laugh! You can hear it in a video further down the page.
The saltwater crocodile is the world’s largest species of crocodile. These huge reptiles can grow over 6 metres long. Saltwater crocodiles are top of the food chain wherever they are found, and sometimes even attack humans! This page contains Saltwater Crocodile facts for kids, and is part of our Australian Animals series.
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