Turtles can be big or small. Some live on land, some live in water. They may be different, but all turtles have a shell on their back. Turtles are such cool animals!!! Come and watch them in this fun video for early learners.
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. Despite their name, they are sharks, not whales, one of only three shark species in the world to eat by filter feeding. Once a rare sight, whale sharks are now easier to find and swim with or observe in an aquarium. Despite increased visibility, whale … Read more
Elephants are big and gray and heavy. They have big ears and long trunks that they can use to pick things up. Elephants even live in families called herds. Elephants are such cool animals!!! Come and watch them in this fun video for early learners.
Tigers are the biggest members of the cat family! They have orange fur with black stripes. They eat meat! Tigers love to swim. Tigers are such cool animals!!! Come and watch them in this fun video for early learners.
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
The Arctic is an amazing place! You probably know that it is a very cold, icy place, home to polar bears, whales, and walrus, but there is more to the Arctic than that! The Northern Lights dance in the sky during long winters when the sun does not rise. In the summer, plants grow … 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.
Antarctica, the southernmost continent on Earth, was not discovered by people until modern times. It is the fifth largest continent and the coldest, windiest, driest place on Earth. Antarctica is famously home to penguins and visited by scientists.
Insects are everywhere! They’re found on every continent including Antarctica, and nearly a million species of insects have been discovered! Since new insects are being discovered all the time, scientists suspect that millions more are just waiting for us to find them. You’ve probably seen plenty of insects in your life – bees, ants, … Read more
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