Animal Facts Archive

Wasps are broadly described in the animal kingdom as any insect of the order Hymenoptera and the suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant. Most wasps are parasitic – that is, they use their ovipositor (stinger) to lay eggs …

Ever remember reading the Hungry Caterpillar when you were young? It is an amazing book and every babies love it to bits. If you have never read the book, check out the reviews and the prices here . The caterpillar in the …

Horses and humans have had a relationship since ancient times. It was during the 3000 BC horses were domesticated. There is only one species of horse that is domesticated and around 400 other species that are in existence. As you might know …

Owls are a global creature, being found worldwide, with the exception of Antarctica and some parts of Greenland. Owls are very distinct in their appearance with a big round head and large eyes. They have a hawk like beak and soft plumage. …

Bearded Dragons are the common name of eight species of reptiles that belong to the genus Pogona. Bearded dragons are quite easily found in the branches of the trees, rocky areas, across the occasional fence wall and sometimes lounging on the ground …

Giant pandas are just the – Giant! The black and white beast can grow to between 1.2 and 1.8 meters long and up to 90cm at the shoulders. Males weigh an average of 160kg with females only reaching up to 125kg. The …

Fun polar bears facts for kids Polar bears are a favourite on cute Christmas cards and the stars of a cold drink advert but these magnificent creatures are still a threatened species and even getting close to being endangered. Why?Well, polar bears …

Some hippo facts The word Hippo, is a Greek word and means horse, which is why hippos are often referred to as ‘river horses’. Their full name is Hippopotamus and their Swahili name is ‘Kiboko’. Although they look like a giant pig, …

The tiger, formally known as Panthera tigris, is the largest cat. Other cats that belong to same genus, Panthersa, are lion, jaguar, and leopard. This genus comprises only cats that can roar. Tigers are well known for their red-orange and black stripes …

The badger population is on the rise in the United Kingdom, leading the government to take several measures aimed at controlling the population due to the TB risks associated with badgers. While reading the news, it is also important to understand a …