On this page you’ll learn about the dinosaur periods of the Mesozoic Era – the ‘Age of Reptiles’.
We’ll look at each of the three ‘dinosaur periods’ – the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous – and find out what life on Earth was like in those times.
Allosaurus Facts for Kids
This page contains Allosaurus facts for kids (and adults). Here you can learn all about one of the biggest, fiercest Jurassic predators …
Tiger Shark Facts For Kids
Tiger Shark facts for kids (and adults), with pictures, information and video.
Tiger Shark Facts
The Tiger Shark is one of the most feared ocean predators. With explosive speed, powerful jaws, and excellent eyesight, the Tiger Shark’s bad reputation is well-deserved. Some people consider it to be even more dangerous than the Great White Shark! It certainly looks the part, with its menacing tiger-like stripes. Let’s find out more about this underwater hunting machine …
Animal Picture Book: Explore The Animal Kingdom With 2 Alphabetical Lists!
Animal picture book for pre-school and early years children. A-Z Animals is available exclusively on Kindle. It is the ideal book for exploring the animal kingdom AND learning the alphabet.
Famous Rainforests List
This page contains a list of the world’s most famous rainforests. The list includes tropical and temperate rainforests, larger rain forest regions, and individual national parks and reserves.
Is Antarctica A Desert?
On this page, we’ll find out what a desert actually is, and we’ll answer the question ‘Is Antarctica a desert?’
When most people picture a desert they see a hot and sandy landscape. They might also see one or two palm trees dotted around, and a man dressed in white riding a camel …
… or maybe we’ve been watching too many films! (In fact, only about 20% of the world’s desert is covered in sand.)
As you’ll know if you’ve read our Antarctica Facts page, Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. How could it possibly be a desert? Read on to find out …
Are Penguins Birds?
Are penguins birds is a question that a surprising number of people ask the internet every day. Of course, regular visitors to Active Wild will already know the answer – we’ve talked about penguins here: Penguin Facts, and here: Antarctic Penguins.
For everyone else, we’ll provide the answer to the question are penguins birds on this page, and we’ll also provide lots of other penguin information …
Antarctica Population: What Is The Population Of Antarctica?
What is the population of Antarctica? On this page we’ll look at the Antarctica population. We’ll find out how many people live in Antarctica, and also find out when the continent was discovered and by whom …
Snowshoe Hare Facts
This page contains Snowshoe Hare facts, and is part of our Arctic Animals series. This cold-weather specialist has a number of adaptations that allow it to live in the frozen north. Let’s learn more about this speedy survivor …
Musk Ox Facts
In this article we’ll be learning about the Musk Ox, a large herbivore with many adaptations for living in the cold Arctic region. This page is part of our Arctic Animals series. Read on for incredible Musk Ox facts …
(Be sure to watch the incredible video of Musk Oxen fighting!)
Moose Facts
This article contains moose facts for kids and adults, and is part of our Arctic Animals series. You can find out about more amazing Arctic and subarctic animals here: Artic Animals List.
Read on for moose information, pictures and video …
