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Enjoy our wide range of fun animal facts for kids. Children will love reading the crazy, cool, strange, weird, odd and funny information as well as did you know facts and other interesting animal info that will help them learn a thing or two along the way. Learning about animals is great fun. Whether it’s endangered African animals, sea animals, wild animals or pets, there are so many amazing types of animals that each have their own characteristics and behaviors. Living in all parts of the world, these animals include cats, dogs, insects, birds, sharks, gorillas, frogs, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, horses, sharks and many more.

 
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Dogs

Dogs are popular animals which make for great family pets as well as reliable workers. Enjoy these great dog facts which help explain why dogs are so special.

Dog facts

Cats

If you like cats then you’ll love our range of cat facts that will teach you interesting information about their sleeping habits, hunting techniques, powerful senses and much more.

Cat facts

Tigers

Tigers are the largest members of the cat family. They are the national animals of many countries but a number of tiger subspecies are endangered because of human activity.

Tiger facts

Sharks

We've all had nightmares about a great white shark attack like that in 'Jaws' but that's just one of many different types of shark species that swim through our oceans.

Shark facts

Dolphins

Dolphins are intelligent animals that display a wide range of unique behaviors. Learn about their playful attitude, how they communicate with each other and much more.

Dolphin facts

Lions

Lions are powerful and ferocious but did you know that female lions do most of the hunting? Enjoy lots more interesting lion information with these fun facts.

Lion facts

Gorillas

Gorillas are imposing beasts that live in tropical and subtropical forests. Being a close relative to the human race they are intelligent animals with a complex social structure.

Gorilla facts

Frogs

Frogs begin life as tadpoles before they develop into a fully grown frog. Find out why they need to live near water and more cool frog facts.

Frog facts

Cheetahs

Faster than any other land animal in the world, cheetahs are unique big cats that love to live life in the fast lane. Follow the link for some fascinating cheetah facts.

Cheetah facts

Giraffes

Giraffe's are easy to spot thanks to their height and unique necks. Find out what else makes these safari favorites special.

Giraffe facts

Elephants

Elephants are amazing animals that impress with more than just their size. Learn where elephants live in the wild, what they eat and other great elephant facts.

Elephant facts

Leopards

A member of the cat family, leopards are born to hunt. They have powerful bodies and other physical attributes which help them find food and survive in the wild.

Leopard facts

Whales

There are many different species of whales and they are well known for their incredible size and long migration patterns. Follow the link to read a range of amazing whale facts.

Whale facts

Wolves

Wolves live and hunt in packs, learning to survive in the wild from an early age. Find out how they hunt, what their pups are like and other interesting wolf facts.

Wolf facts

More fun animal facts:

  • Rats breed so quickly that in just 18 months, 2 rats could have created over 1 million relatives.

  • The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal. At 188 decibels, the noise can be detected over 800 kilometres away.

  • Horses and cows sleep while standing up.

  • Giant Arctic jellyfish have tentacles that can reach over 36 metres in length.

  • Locusts have leg muscles that are about 1000 times more powerful than an equal weight of human muscle.

  • Hummingbirds are so agile and have such good control that they can fly backwards.

  • Instead of bones, sharks have a skeleton made from cartilage.

  • Insects such as bees, mosquitoes and cicadas make noise by rapidly moving their wings.

  • The horn of a rhinoceros is made from compacted hair rather than bone or another substance.

  • Sharks lay the biggest eggs in the world.

  • The giant anteater has the longest tongue of any mammal in the world, measuring up to 2 feet long!

  • Tiny primates called tarsier have the largest eyes relative to body size of any mammal.

  • A group of flamingos is named a "flamboyance".

  • Even when a snake has its eyes closed, it can still see through its eyelids.

  • Unlike humans, sheep have four stomachs, each one helps them digest the food they eat.

  • Despite the white, fluffy appearance of Polar Bears fur (which is transparent), it actually has black skin.

  • As well as being a famous Looney Tunes character, the Tasmanian Devil is a real animal that is only found in the wild in Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world.

  • The average housefly only lives for 2 or 3 weeks.

  • Mosquitoes can be annoying insects but did you know that it's only the female mosquito that actually bites humans.

  • Cats use their whiskers to check whether a space is too small for them to fit through or not.

  • Some cockroaches can survive without air for over 40 minutes.

  • The only mammals that lay eggs are the platypus and the echidna.

  • Elk antlers can grow as fast as 2.5 cm (1 inch) a day.

  • Skunk spray is powerful enough for humans to notice it from miles away.

  • Salamanders can regenerate (grow back) their limbs, tail, and even their jaw.

  • Kiwis lay eggs that can weigh up to a quarter of their body weight.

 

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