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
Great White Shark Facts for Kids
The great white shark is one of the ocean’s top predators. It grows up to about 6 m (21 feet) long, has…
Grizzly Bear Facts for Kids
The grizzly bear is a large North American brown bear with a shoulder hump and silver-tipped fur. Males in the lower 48…
Guinea Pig Facts for Kids – All About Guinea Pigs
Did you know guinea pigs talk to each other with squeaks like tiny whistles? Guinea Pigs are a beloved and common house…
Hammerhead Shark Facts for Kids
Hammerhead sharks are about 10 kinds of shark with a flat, hammer-shaped head called a cephalofoil. The head helps them see widely,…
Harp Seal Facts for Kids
Harp seals are seals of the North Atlantic and Arctic, named for the harp-shaped black patch on adults’ backs. Adults are about…
Hawaiian Monk Seal Facts For Kids – All About Hawaiian Monk Seal
Did you know the Hawaiian monk seal is one of the world’s most endangered seals? These adorable creatures only live in Hawaii…
Hedgehog Facts for Kids: Spines, Diet and Babies
A hedgehog is a small, spiny mammal that hunts beetles, worms and other small creatures at night. The West European hedgehog has…
How Big Is an Ostrich Egg?
An ostrich egg is about 6 inches (15 cm) long and 5 inches (13 cm) across, and weighs about 3 pounds (1.5…
How Fast Can a Cheetah Run?
A cheetah can run at up to about 60 to 70 mph (96 to 112 km/h) in short bursts, making it the…
How Fast Can a Gorilla Run?
Gorillas can move fast in short bursts, such as when a silverback charges, but no scientific study has measured a gorilla’s top…
How Fast Can a Sloth Move?
Sloths move extremely slowly. An average sloth travels only about 0.24 km (0.15 miles) a day, roughly two and a half football…
How Fast Can an Owl Fly? Owl Speed Facts for Kids
An owl flies slowly for a bird of prey. In a measured test, a barn owl glided at about 12 mph (19…
How Long Can a Lion Survive Without Eating? Unveiling the Survival Secrets
Imagine a lion, the majestic ruler of the savannah, facing a challenge we rarely consider: hunger. How long can these powerful creatures…
How Long Do Lions Live?
Wild lions usually live about 10 to 16 years. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says wild lionesses can reach 16, but males rarely…
How Long Do Tigers Live?
Tigers usually live about 10 to 15 years in the wild, and some reach 20. In zoos, where they are safe and…
How Long Does a Sparrow Live?
Most house sparrows live only a few years. Only about a quarter of chicks survive to breed, and even adults have roughly…
How Many Arctic Wolves Are Left in the World?
Nobody knows exactly how many Arctic wolves are left. No worldwide count exists, and Canada lists the Arctic wolf as Data Deficient.…
How Many White Rhinos Are Left in the World?
There are about 15,750 white rhinos left in the world, according to a 2025 count by the International Rhino Foundation. Almost all…
How Strong Is A Silverback Gorilla?
Silverback gorillas are adult male gorillas with silver-colored hair on their backs. They are mature adults of over 12 years and have…
Howler Monkeys Facts For Kids – Facts About Howler Monkeys
Howler Monkeys are known for their loud howl (sound), which can be heard at a distance of up to 5 km. We…
Human Heart Facts for Kids
The human heart is a muscle about the size of your fist that pumps blood around your body. It has four chambers…
Is the Komodo Dragon Poisonous?
No, the Komodo dragon is not poisonous, it is venomous. In 2009, scientists found venom glands in its lower jaw. Its venom…
Jaguar Facts For Kids – Jaguar Information For Kids
The Jaguar is the largest cat in South America. It once roamed from the southern tip of South America to the US…
Kamchatka Brown Bear vs Kodiak Bear
The Kamchatka brown bear (Russia) and the Kodiak bear (Alaska) are both brown bears, the same species. Both grow huge on salmon.…
