Animals
This is where you’ll discover fun (and furry!) animal facts about our planet’s incredible wildlife. From majestic mammals and soaring birds to super sea creatures and curious creepy crawlies – it’s an animal lover’s dream!
Discover rare and unusual species, brilliant bears, fierce felines, awesome reptiles and incredible marine life, just to name a few.
Learn animal facts about habitat, behaviour, speed and appetite (beware, the great white shark!) and most importantly, discover the threats that many of these amazing animals face today.
Ready for an adventure, gang? Click about to get started!
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A beaver has a set of lips behind its front teeth.
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Chester Zoo’s Big Snow Leopard Quiz!
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This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…
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Scientists discover birdie tap dance that’s invisible to the naked eye
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