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…

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…

Meet the giant forest hog. The pig is 600 pounds. Learn more about the world's biggest pig.

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…

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!

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!

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.

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…

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…

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!

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…