Animal facts for kids
Guides to the animals children ask about most, from capybaras and axolotls to lions, sharks and the creatures of the deep ocean.
Every guide in Animals, A to Z
Camel Facts for Kids
Camels are large desert mammals. There are three kinds: the one-humped dromedary and two kinds of two-humped Bactrian camel. A camel’s hump…
Can Polar Bears Survive in the Desert?
No, polar bears cannot survive in the desert for long. Their thick fur and fat hold in heat, so a hot desert…
Capybara Facts for Kids
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world, weighing up to 79 kg. It lives near rivers, lakes and swamps in…
Cheetah Facts for Kids
The cheetah is a big cat of Africa and the fastest land animal, reaching 60 to 70 mph (about 100 to 112…
Circulatory System Facts For Kids – Interesting facts about Circulatory Systems
In simple words, a circulatory system in the human body is the system that delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells and takes…
Do Foxes Eat Cats?
Very rarely. An adult cat is about the same size as a fox and defends itself well, so foxes generally leave cats…
Dolphin Facts for Kids
Dolphins are small toothed whales. They are mammals, so they breathe air through a blowhole and feed their calves milk. There are…
Dragonfly Facts for Kids
Dragonflies are fast-flying insects with long bodies, huge eyes and four see-through wings. There are about 3,000 species, living near fresh water…
Elephant Facts for Kids
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. There are three kinds: the African savanna, African forest and Asian elephant. They use…
Emperor Penguin Facts for Kids
The emperor penguin is the largest penguin alive, standing up to 1.2 m tall and weighing 22–45 kg. It lives only in Antarctica and…
Equestrian Olympics Facts for Kids
Introduction – What Are Equestrian Olympics? The Equestrian Olympics is a category in the Olympics that is held once every 4 years.…
Fennec Fox Facts for Kids
The fennec fox is the smallest member of the dog family, weighing only about 0.9 to 1.4 kg. It lives in the…
Finger Monkey Facts (Pygmy Marmoset Facts)
A finger monkey is the nickname for the pygmy marmoset, the smallest monkey in the world. An adult weighs 85 to 140…
Flamingo Facts for Kids
Flamingos are tall, pink wading birds. There are six species, living around shallow, often salty lakes and lagoons. They are pink because…
France Facts for Kids
France is a country in north-western Europe, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Paris, about 66.6 million…
Fun Facts About Poison Dart Frogs
Introduction Can you imagine a tiny frog with colors so bright it looks like it’s wearing superhero armor? That’s a poison dart…
Fun facts about Spider Monkeys – Interesting & Unknown
Spider monkeys are one of the most interesting and unusual types of primates. These intelligent animals are known for their long limbs,…
Giant Panda Facts for Kids
The giant panda is a black-and-white bear that lives only in the mountain forests of south-central China. Bamboo makes up about 99%…
Giraffe Facts for Kids
Giraffe facts for kids, updated for 2025: the IUCN now recognises four giraffe species, not one. Neck bones, blood pressure, purple tongues…
Goblin Shark Facts for Kids
The goblin shark is a rare deep-sea shark that usually lives 270 to 960 m below the surface. It has a long,…
Gorilla Facts for Kids
A gorilla is a great ape, not a monkey, and the largest primate on Earth. Gorillas live in the forests of central…
Gorilla Versus Grizzly Bear: Who Would Win?
No one knows for sure, because gorillas and grizzlies never meet. On the evidence, a grizzly bear would probably win: a big…
Gray Wolf Facts For Kids – All About Gray Wolves
Gray wolf is the largest wild member of the dog family, which is called Canidae. It is native to Eurasia and North…
Great Horned Owl Facts for Kids
The great horned owl is a large, powerful owl found from the Arctic to the tip of South America. Its “horns” are…
