Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals on Earth, belonging to the Elephantidae family within Proboscidea order. This one of the most unique-looking animals does not match with any other animal having a similar physique. They are characterized by massive bodies, long flexible noses, or trunks; tusks; large fan-like floppy ears; and wide, thick legs. Elephants…
Most people are familiar with Looney Tunes character Taz or the Tasmanian devil. No, that character does not resemble the real Tasmanian devil except their poor temperament. Here are some stunning facts about the world’s largest living carnivorous marsupial, the Tasmanian devil. The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a small marsupial from the Dasyuridae family…
Kids know Disney’s The Lion King very well. This majestic animal is called the ‘king of the jungle’ or ‘Simba’ in the Swahili language. These royal beasts are known for their roars, golden mane, royal gait, fiery eyes, ferociousness, strength, and a highly sociable attitude. As lions are portrayed extensively, they are most recognizable among…
Sheep have a vibrant history, and they can be linked back to biblical times. It was around 10000 years before in Central Asia when sheep were domesticated. The oldest organized industry was raising sheep. The United States is known for sheep rearing. Out of 900 different breeds around the world, there are over 40 breeds…
Arctic foxes (Vulpes Lagopus or ‘hare footed fox’) are iconic animals of Arctic Tundra. Despite living in rarely visited spots, it gained immense popularity among visitors of Arctic. These small, northern animals have cheeky personality and playful nature, which make them popularly known as the “clowns of the tundra.” They have incredible adaptations to survive…
The term ‘penguin’ is a common name used to refer to 19 species of flightless seabirds which are widely distributed in cooler waters and along coastlines in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins are flightless sea birds but they are expert swimmers. The following are 30 interesting penguin facts for kids. 30 Fun Penguin Facts For Kids…
Simply defined, a forest is a vast area including a large group of trees. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Forest is a minimum “Land spanning more than 0.5 hectares with trees higher than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more than 10 percent or trees able to reach these thresholds in…