The Animal Kingdom Articles
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Humpback Whales
The article describes everything about humpback whales! Students will learn all about the animals, and why they're actually called humpbacks!
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Elephant Sleep
The article describes how elephants only sleep 2 hours a night! Students will learn all about elephants and what they do!
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Bizarre Caterpillar
The article describes how scientists discovered a new type of caterpillar that builds itself a shell from leaves. Scientsits are currently studying the new type of caterpillar! …
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New Crab
The article describes a new species of crab discovered by Harry Conley 20 years ago. Scientists recently assigned the crab a genus and species, and they named it after Harry Conley, H…
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Woolly Mammoth Facts
The article describes various facts about woolly mammoths. Students will learn all about them, how they lived, and where they lived!
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Snake Legs
The article describes how a mutation in snake genes caused them to lose their arms and legs! According to scientists, snakes used to have limbs!
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Hearing Spiders
Spiders can hear sounds through the use of their special "hearing hairs"! They can use these hairs, and they are able to hear noises over several meters away!
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Frankenstein Insect
Students will learn about an insect that was similar to ants, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and wasps! The insect is extinct now, but it wasn't directly related to any of these other ins…
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Crocodile Fossil
Scientists discovered the fossil of a crocodile, but they found that the crocodile had different teeth - it had mammal teeth! This is very unusual!
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Newborn Gorilla
The article describes a newborn gorilla at the Columbus Zoo! Students will learn all about the new gorilla, JJ, his mother, and all about gorillas at the zoo!
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Drowning Caterpillars Live
The article describes how caterpillars can be immersed in water for hours at a time and survive! Students will learn all abou tthe type of caterpillar and how the caterpillars survive!
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Drone Diving Bald Eagles
The article describes how the Dutch National Police started recruiting bald eagles to take down drones! Students will learn all about this new initiative.
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Mink Facts
Students will learn all about minks! They will learn what kind of animal they are, what they do, where they live, and more!
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Why Don't Fish Have Necks?
The article describes fish and why they don't have necks!
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Bear Facts
The article describes a ton of facts about grizzly bears! Students will learn all about them!
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Ant Rafts
The article describes how ants create rafts! It also describes how ants remember their assigned seating in those rafts!
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Whale Encounter
The article and video describe how a kayaker had a close encounter with a whale!
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Mirror Ants
The article describes how ants in the Sahara Desert have hairs that reflect solar radiation and prevent their body temperature from increasing too much!
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Tully Monsters = Vertebrates
The article describes how a certain part of the eye allowed scientists to find out that Tully Monsters were vertebrates!
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Species Protection Consequences
The article describes how there are unintended consequences related to species preservation and protection!
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Foster Birds
The article describes how a condor's egg disappeared in the middle of the night, but scientists replaced it. The birds kept incubating the egg and are raising the chick as their own!
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Spider Jaws
The article describes how some spiders snatch their prey at super fast speeds!
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Amoeba
The article describes what an amoeba is!
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Purple Digging Frog
The article describes how there are a special type of frog that are purple and in India. They are unlike any other frog! Learn more about them now!
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Protists
The article describes protists and their characteristics. Learn more about them now!
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Jaguars
The article describes a ton of facts about jaguars!
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Cuttlefish Camouflage
The article describes how cuttlefish stay camouflaged in the ocean!
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A Fish Came Back to Life
The article describes how a fish was suffocated for months, but it came back to life!
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Sticky Feet
The article describes how animals are able to climb up walls, and how Spiderman would not have actually been able to climb up the wall.
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Omnivores
Students will learn what an omivore is and how they live in their respective ecosystems!
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Carnivores
The article describes exactly what a carnivore is!
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Blizzard at the Zoo
The article describes the blizzard that occurred over the weekend and discusses how the animals at the zoo felt about all the snow!
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Falcon Food
The article describes how falcons eat their food by crippling and imprisoning their prey.
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Bees in the City
The article describes how bees that live in cities have harder times than bees that live in rural areas!
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Alpaca Facts
The article describes alpacas!
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Raccoons
The article describes a variety of facts about raccoons!
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Sleep with One Eye Open
The article describes how crocodiles sleep with one eye open!
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Goat Facts
The article is a description all about goats! It's perfect for all animal lovers!
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Monarch Migration
THe article describes how monarch butterflies travel to warmer climates at the beginning of autumn and remain there throughout the winter months.
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New Monkey and Fish Species
The article describes a new species of fish and monkeys! The monkeys sneeze when it rains, and the fish are able to survive out of water for multiple days!
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Turtle Facts
This article is all about turtles! It discusses what turtles are, where they live, and the different types of turtles that exist!
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Glow in the Dark Sea Turtle
The article describes a new rare sea turtle that is fluorescent and glows red and green.
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Sea Otters with Asthma
The article describes how a sea otter with asthma is learning how to use an inhaler!
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Snake in Missouri
The article describes how a yellow bellied snake was able to reproduce without a male partner!
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Monkey Memories
The article describes a study that showed that apes have the ability to remember and anticipate events!
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New Human Species
The article describes how scientists found a new species of humans with tiny brains that performed rituals for their dead.
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Cats Do Not Need Humans?!
The article describes a study that showed that cats don't depend on humans for safety or for parent-like figures. This, however, doesn't mean that cats don't bond with their owners.
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60000 Antelopes Died in 4 Days - Nobody Knows Why
The article describes how 60000 antelope died over the course of four days, but how nobody knows the cause.
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Chameleon Facts
This article is all about one of the coolest times of lizards, chameleons! It describes their size, skin, habitat, and more!
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Fun Frog Facts!
The article describes and provides facts about frogs and toads. The article also describes how frogs and toads are different from one another!
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Horse Facts!
The article describes everything you need to know about horses! It describes how they live all over the world, how they look, and how they act!
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Pocket Sharks
There was another sighting of a small pocket shark! The shark is tiny, only about 5.5 inches long, and it could definitely fit into your pocket!
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New Dinosaur!
A seven year old boy found the fossil of a T-Rex's cousin! This cousin lived alongside the T-Rex, but unlike the T-Rex, this new dinosaur only ate plants!
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Abandoned Baby Tiger Triplets
The article discusses how three baby tiger triplets were born in a zoo in Ohio a few days ago. They were quickly abandoned by their mother, but the zoo staff stepped in. The cubs are …
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10 Ways to Help Animals
This article describes how you can help animals, easily, every day! You can help the entire animal population by doing something as simple as taking care of your own pets by keeping t…
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Crickets End World Hunger
A sixth grader created a documentary about how eating bugs will help end world hunger. In her documentary she shows herself eating bugs, and she goes on to bake a cricket filled treat…
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All About Dogs
The article discusses facts about the dog family. It goes over how long dogs have been around with humans, and it talks about their ancestor, the wolf.
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Woodlizards
The article discusses three new woodlizard species that they just discovered. These three species consist of small lizards that live in the Andes!
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Goldfish in a Lake
The article describes how over 3000 goldfish ended up in a river in Colorado. They started off as pets, but the owners decided they didn't want them and that dumping them in the lake …
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Blue Blood Octopus
This article is about how an octopus can survive in Antarctica and in freezing temperatures. There is a blue pigment that is part of a protein that takes care of this.
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Polar Bears Hunting on Land
The climate change is forcing polar bears to search for food on land. However, the food that they find on land cannot the large polar bears!
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Super Termites
There is a new super powerful termite! It reproduces quicker than any other termites, and it can live in a huge variety of environments!
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Surprising Carnivorous Animals
There are some animals that seem vegetarian that really aren't! Some animals have developed a taste for flesh! This article helps you learn more about the six different animals that h…
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Shape-shifting Frog
A shapeshifting frog has been discovered! This frog changes skin texture depending on what the environment is. The different skin textures allow for the frog to survive in different t…
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Dogs Understand Your Mood
Scientists conducted an experiment that tested whether or not dogs could recognize facial expressions and tell if you were happy or angry! They found that the dogs were able to read f…
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Baby Chicks can Count
This article describes that humans are not the only ones who know how to count! Scientists have proven that baby chicks have a sense of numbers too!
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New Species in the Reef
It is known that coral reefs contain a variety of species; however, people assume that most of these species are known. Nonetheless Australian biologists have discovered several new…
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Punk Rock Snail
Scientists have named a new species of snails after rock music! The explanation for the name rested on the coloring of the snail themselves. Scientists were thought of rock music wh…
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New Spiders
In one of China's most biologically diverse areas, scientists have discovered several new species of spiders. There could be many more undiscovered spider species around the world. Th…
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New Animals
With all the environmental degradation, extinction, and human expansion occurring, people would think that new species can't be discovered. Well biologists have proven otherwise wit…
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Coughing Frogs
The article describes a new species of frogs found in the northern states. However, this frog is not a typical frog. It makes a coughing sound instead of a croaking sound. Scientists …
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Dying Snakes
A strange snake was found with symptoms of a strange disease. The disease was recognized as snake fungal disease. Scientists have been studying this disease, and they have found that …
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What Do Dogs Understand?
Researchers have found that dogs may understand emotions along with words. They studied dogs and their responses to simple commands, and they have also observed that these dogs respon…
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Echolocation
Students will learn about echolocation used by bats. They will learn why bats use echolocation and how this benefits the bats.
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Classifying Animals
Students will explore the animal classification system known as taxonomy. Students will learn the differences between different animals that seem very similar, and they will have a ch…
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Why Fly? Flightless Bird Mystery Solved, Say Evolutionary Scientists
There are large flightless birds scattered across the world. Since most of them cannot fly, how are they all spread out around the world? Also, how are they all related? Read to find out.
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Double trouble! Rare red panda twins are super snuggly
The New Zealand Auckland Zoo now has two twin red pandas in their posession from Nepal. The birth of these two pandas is a great news to the international community because red pandas…
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Baby Giant Panda Debuts in D.C- Why Do We Find It So Cute?
Psychologists have been studying for decades why we find babies of other animal species attractive and cute. Decades of research shows that we find animals that have the same features…
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World's Biggest Pig Revealed
Meet the giant forest hog. The pig is 600 pounds. Learn more about the world's biggest pig.
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Big Pic: Mammalian Noses, Hot And Cold
Researchers at the Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new structure called the rhinarium in the nose. This structure regulates temperatures differently in different mammals.
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Dung Beetles Use the Sun to Navigate
A new study by biologist Marie Ducke, shows that the S. Lamarcki dung beetle uses the sun to navigate its ball of poo around its environment. Dung beetles are the only species of anim…
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How Cats and People Grew to Love Each Other
A 5,300 year old cat bone found in China is giving researchers more information on the domestication of cats. Archaelogists are theorizing that rats were the reason cats came to be do…
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A corsage that bites
The orchid mantis has evolved to resemble a full orchid blossom. It is able to mimic this appearance in order to capture prey efficiently.
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Elephant Foster Mom: A Conversation with Daphne Sheldrick
Daphne Sheldick has taken care of 250 orphaned baby elephants in her lifetime! Find out more about what it is like taking care of baby elephants!
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The 15 Most Influential Animals That Ever Lived
Look into history and see how specific animals influenced the world. If you are interesting in different animals and want to learn, come read on!
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Good Vibrations: 7 Animals That Use Vibrations to Communicate
Although it is difficult for humans to see it, vibrations are used as an important way for communicating for many animal species. From frogs to spiders to elephants, they all use vibr…
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This Giant Fish Has Adaptable Piranha-Proof Armour
The arapaima fish from South America have developed piranha proof armor to keep it safe from predators! Scientists tested the scales to see if they were penetrable by piranha teeth.Th…
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Five Trickster Animals that Play Dead
Dogs are not the only animals who can play dead. There are other animals in the animal kingdom who play dead in order to escape from predator or to lure prey!
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Extinct Pinocchio Lizard Found in Ecuador
Scientists have spotted the Pinocchio lizard in the Equadorian rain forest. This once thought to be extinct lizard has only been seen a few times in the past 15 years!
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Dancing Animals With Some Serious Moves
This article depicts different animals and their different ritualistic dances. Although the reason for dancing is not the same as our reason, animals also have different moves!
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Musical Mice Sing to Fend Off Rivals
The Alston singing mice in Costa Rica are known to sing in order to fend off rivals! They vocalize to make themselves more approachable to potential mates.
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Remote Rain Forest Expedition Finds 60 New Species
An expedition to remote rain forests in Suriname have revealed 60 new species of animals! Among these 39 different small mammals were discovered! Who knew there was more life out ther…
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Hippo vs. Elephant: Giants Face Off
Nicole Cambre from Brussels captured an epic scene involving an Elephant and a Hippo! The elephant and hippo faced off each other! The hippo was trying to protect its home from being …
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5 Amazing Stories of Devoted Dogs
Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has written a book called, Devoted ,for all of you dog lovers out there! The book is a compilation of 38 stories about different dogs and their human!
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Surprising Photo: Toad Eats Bat
Park rangers were baffled by a rare situation at Peru's Cerros de Amotape National Park. A cane toad was seen feeding on a bat! Park authorities stated that the bat flew right into th…
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14 Baby Pandas in a Crib: Why breed them?
Researchers at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base are breeding pandas to understand the biology and the process of artificial insemination among these creatures. Howev…
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FYI: Do Insects Have Personalities
Researchers at both University of Illinois and University in Debrecen in Hungary have found that different individual insects will exhibit different behaviors linking to separate pers…
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The ugliest animal in the world?
Believe it or not, there is actually a list of the ugliest animals on earth. Topping this list is the "miserable-looking blobfish." But don't worry, the nomination wasn't based in spi…
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New Mammal Discovered in 2013
The discovery of a new mammal is an incredibly rare event in the 21st century. In 2013, however, scientists discovered a new mammal species called the olinguito, which lives in the cl…
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Rare Italian-born Baby Zonkey in Good Health
Children can learn about zonkeys by reading about Ippo. This baby animal is a hybrid between a zibra and a donkey. Learn all about this little creature!
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50 Best Birds in the World
Find out what birds have the perfect combination of impressiveness, uniqueness, and rarity and are considered to be in the top 50 of the best birds in the world! Check out this study …
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Goose
Learn fun facts of geese like their diet, mating activities, and how they hatch and mature! Kids will learn about many different characteristics of Geese.
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Reptile Breeder
Find out all about reptile breeders, what their duties are, and how you can become one!
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Interesting Birds Facts
Think yourself a birds expert? Read this list of birds facts and add to your already expansive knowledge on birds and find out cool facts to tell your friends!
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Rare Asian bird takes "wrong turn," lands in Tennessee
What if your flight to Asia suddenly took a "wrong turn" and you ended up in America? Well, that's supposedly what happened to one Asian hooded crane! Read this article to learn abo…
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Canada Goose
You've probably seen a goose in the pond at your local park, but if asked to name 10 facts about them, what could you list? Read this article on Canada geese to get all the informati…
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History - The Dodo Bird
Don't judge a bird by its namesake! Just because the bird is named Dodo doesn't mean it's particularly unintelligent. Your kids will learn about the Dodo bird and how it became extinct.
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Gecko
Did you know that there are approximately 2,000 species of gecko found around the world? These tiny to medium creatures roam the tropical and temperate regions of the world! Even more…
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Top 20 World Famous Animals
Just as there are famous celebrities, there are also famous animals! Do you know which animal is considered to be the greatest painter in history? Do you know which dog was the first …
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What are Mammals?
What is a mammal? Have you ever wondered what is it about us that makes us different from a reptile? Mammals are warm blooded creatures. There are approximately 5,400 species of mamma…
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Tasmanian Devil
What looks like a wild dog but is related to the kangaroo? The Tasmanian devil is a native to the region of Tasmania in Australia! Word of caution: do not stress out a Tasmanian devil…
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Echidna
Which animal was named after a monster in Greek mythology? The echidna! The echidna is also known as the spiny ant-eater. It has a tongue that is 18cm long and can be whipped out at a…
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Platypus
Did you know that the platypus is one of the only mammals that lays eggs? They are indigenious to Australia and Tasmania! Ask your kids why these characteristics make the Platypus an…
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Pika
Pikas are small mammals that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Pikas like to live in regions where there are few other animals. Find out more about Pikas!
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Zonkey
Have you ever heard of a creature named Zonkey? Doesn't it sound like something mythical like a unicorn? Well it is real! A Zonkey is a hybrid of a male Zebra and a female Donkey. How…
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Fur Seal
Did you know that there are eight different species of fur seals around the world? These fur seals are more closely related to sea lions than real seals! Kids will learn more about th…
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Thorny Devil
With a name like Thorny Devil, anyone would be scared to go near it! Did you know that the thorny devil also has a pretend head at the back of its neck to thwart predators? How c…
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Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig is originally found in the Andes mountains. Did you know in South America that Guinea pigs are a source of stable food? They are mostly kept as pets all around the worl…
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Hyena
You might have seen the Lion King and might have gotten a glimpse of how mischevious Hyenas might be, but what are they like in real life? See what characteristics of Hyenas were actu…
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Birman
What has beautiful blue eyes and is a sacred animal of Burma? The Birman cat! Who can not love a cat that is affectionate, intelligent, and considered a sacred cat! Find out more abou…
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Water Dragon
Water dragons are one of the largest reptiles around! There are two different types of species of dragon and they are found in jungles and forests of East and South America! Check out…
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Arctic Wolf
What does it feel like to live in a place such as the arctic circle? If you are an arctic wolf, that is your natural habitat! Did you know that the Arctic wolf spends five out of twel…
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Dusky Dolphin
The Dusky Dolphin is a small dolphin that is found near the southern hemisphere. Although the dusky dolphins may look like fish, they are actually mammals who breath air in and out of…
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Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is the second largest tiger in the world! It is a very dominant and carvinerous animal! The Bengal tiger is considered to be an endangered species with approximately …
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Gila Monster
Much similar to the camel’s hump, the Gila Monster’s tail acts as a fat storage facility to help the Gila monster survive through arid climates! How cool is that? It is also one …
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Black Rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros is one of the larger rhinoceros from the species. Their horns have been known to reach more than 1.5 meters! Because it has poor sight, the black rhinoceros has a…
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Bearded Dragon
Did you know the bearded dragon can grow up to be 24 inches long? It makes a great pet and is a very exotic pet among children! Check out why!
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Chameleon
What lizard has large eyes and a curled tail? The chameleon is a very distinct lizard found in jungles and deserts! Did you know that the chameleon's eye structure allows it to have c…
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Monitor Lizard
According to legend, when monitor lizards were around, it meant that crocodiles were around as well! Monitor lizards get their names from the fact that they will stand on their hind l…
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Iguana
Can you imagine having an iguana as a pet? The Iguana is a native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbeans! Because of its natural green and brown color, the Iguana is a…
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Arctic Skua
This bird has earned the name "avian pirate" because of its tendency to steal much of its food from other birds! Where did the word "skua" come from and what does it mean? Read this…
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Atlantic Puffin
No, they're not penguins! Although they are similarly tuxedo colored, these dubbed "sea parrots" are very much distinct penguins! Find out in which ways!
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A Love Affair with the Ural Owl
What is white-faced, has a four-foot wing span, and use their talons to punch? Find out more about the beautiful ural owl!
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The Legend of Nessie the Ultimate Loch Ness Monster
Have you heard of the legend of the Lock Ness Monster? Do you believe that Nessie is real? Tell your kids to find out on this website!
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Peacock
Did you know that in the peakcock world, females choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of the male feather trains? Learn more interesting facts about peacocks now!
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Reptiles
Would you like to learn more about reptiles? What are these cold blooded creatures that exist in the deepest corners of this world? Did you know that there are approximately 7,900 spe…
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Video From the Field: Anolemageddon!
Do you know what Anoles are? Anoles are a type of reptile usually found in the Caribbean Islands! Check out this cool video on Anoles , and how the scientist is trying to experiment h…
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Black Mamba
With a name like Black Mamba, would you expect this creature to be shy and seeking to escape confrontation? Don't mess with the Mamba or else its poisonous venom might not be what you…
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Komodo Dragons
What is 10 ft tall, 300 pounds, and its existence was not known until 100 years ago? The Komodo dragon! It is the dominant predator that inhabits many islands. Its saliva is so toxic …
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20 Fun Facts About Flamingos
Can you list 20 things you know about flamingos? Well you will be able to do so after reading this article! Check out what you may have not known about these pink and long-necked cr…