Rhinos are some of the biggest land animals on the planet. Although they have no natural predators they include some of the most endangered species in the world. All species of rhinos have one or two horns on their nose, and it is this horn that leads poachers to kill them. People are working … Read more
Hippos! They may look silly, but these mammals are the third largest land animal on Earth, and are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa because of their ferocity and aggression. They spend most of their time in the water, usually only emerging at night to graze.
Bears! They’re big, furry, and found many places around the world. Did you know there are only eight species of bears? (Bears like grizzly bears and kodiak bears are actually subspecies of the brown bear.) If you ever wanted to know what bears eat, where they live, or how they hibernate, check out this … Read more
Koalas! They’re cute, they’re furry, they’re NOT bears. These iconic marsupials live in the treetops of eastern Australia and eat almost nothing but eucalyptus leaves. Fun fact: koalas have two thumbs on each front paw to help them grip the branches of their treetop homes.
Despite living in the ocean (although some live in rivers!) dolphins are mammals like you and me. They live all around the world and have a special relationship with humans. Dolphins are special because they can use echolocation (just like some kinds of bats) to find their food!
Polar bears are classified as marine mammals (just like seals, whales, and dolphins) because they spend so much time out on the sea ice and depend on the ocean to live. Of course, unlike whales, polar bears can walk and even run on land. Polar bears are generally considered the biggest bears on earth!
Pandas are one of the world’s favorite animals! They’re black and white and furry all over, and as of 2016 they’re off the endangered species list. Pandas are bears (yes, they really are bears and not members of the raccoon family) but unlike other bears, they mostly eat plants – bamboo to be precise.
The moose is the largest member of the deer family and one of the largest mammals in North America! With its distinctive antlers and unusual face, moose are easy to recognize! They live in northern temperate and subarctic climates, where snow covers the ground in winter. Moose are amazing!
Animals are classified into different groups based on their characteristics. Invertebrates are animals that do not have a spine, or backbone. Vertebrates are animals that do! Vertebrates are further classified into fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Come and learn what makes animals a part of these groups in this fun, kid-friendly video!
Come learn cool and interesting facts about beavers in this educational video! Where do beavers live? What do beavers eat? Beavers are large, nocturnal, semiaquatic rodents.