Sugar Glider Facts

Sugar Glider Facts For Kids

The sugar glider is a marsupial that lives in Australia and New Guinea. This much-loved animal is famous for being able to glide from tree to tree, using ‘wings’ that stretch between its legs. This article contains sugar glider facts, and is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.

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Gravity For Kids

Gravity For Kids

Gravity is the force that keeps us from floating off into space. It literally keeps our feet on the ground! We feel the effects of gravity every second of our lives (unless we’re astronauts), but most of us don’t give it a second thought. This article sets out to explain gravity for kids – and anyone else who has ever wondered why they fall down, rather than up.

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Bilby Facts

Bilby Facts For Kids

The bilby is a rabbit-sized marsupial that lives in the arid, desert regions of Australia. Of the two species of bilby that lived in Australia at the turn of the nineteenth century, only the greater bilby survives. The greater bilby itself is rated ‘vulnerable’, and several projects are underway to protect this popular Australian animal. This article contains bilby facts for kids, and is part of the Active Wild Australian Animals series.

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Magnets And Magnetism For Kids

Magnetism For Kids

Magnetism is an invisible force that pulls certain substances towards a magnet. Not only is magnetism a fascinating natural phenomena, it also has many practical uses. Magnets are used in all kinds of inventions: from compasses to computers. This article explains magnetism for kids, and also lists the different types of magnet, and the various uses of magnets.

Did you know that the Earth is one big magnet? Read on to find out more ...

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Mars Facts For Kids

Mars Facts For Kids

The planet Mars is named after the Roman God of War. It is the fourth planet from the sun, and our next-door neighbour in the solar system (Earth is the third planet from the sun).

Nasa has recently found evidence of flowing water on Mars, which raises the likelihood that life may exist on the planet! We’ll investigate their findings further down the page.

This article contains Mars facts for kids (and adults!). Let’s find out more about the Red Planet ...

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Rainforest Animals Printable Facts Pack

Rainforest Animals Printable Facts Pack

The Active Wild Rainforest Animals of South America Facts Pack is a digital eBook that you can download and read on your computer (or tablet) and print on your printer.

The book contains in-depth information on 20 amazing rainforest animals (see list below).

Download now to improve your knowledge of the rainforest: become an animal expert!

You can download a free sample fact sheet further down the page.

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Red Eyed Tree Frog Facts

Red Eyed Tree Frog

Red eyed tree frogs seem to be everywhere: from computer screen savers to advertisements – these little frogs have hit the big time! Their green colouring and big red eyes are no accidents; the red eyed tree frog has evolved to fit a particular niche in the rainforest ecosystem.

Like many creatures, there is more to the Red eyed tree frog than meets the eye. One survival trick in particular is amazing! Read on to find out more about this, and other awesome red eyed tree frog facts ...

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Leafcutter Ant Facts For Kids

Leafcutter Ant

Many of the most amazing rainforest animals we’ve looked at have been big animals. However, one of the most incredible rainforest animals of all is very small. Leafcutter ants eat more rainforest vegetation than any other type of animal. Not only that, they actually grow their own food, and live in colonies that can contain over eight million insects! Let’s learn more leafcutter ant facts …

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YouTube 360° Video

YouTube 360 Degree Video

Have you seen a YouTube 360° video?

At Active Wild we're always excited to find out about new ways of experiencing wildlife.

Earlier this year, YouTube added a new feature that allowed videos to be made and watched in 360 degrees.

It means that you can look around in every direction while watching a film. You don't have to watch what the camera is pointing at!

It gives you a better feeling of 'being there'!

Read on to find out how to watch YouTube 360° videos, and to view a selection of 360 degree animal videos.

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