Animal Facts
Meet remarkable animals, from grazing horses to the big cats of the savanna.
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Facts About Armadillos
Armadillos are armored mammals with flexible shells, digging claws, varied habitats, unusual reproduction, and conservation concerns.
Explore the factsFacts About Flamingos
Flamingos combine long legs, unusual bills, and colorful plumage with a highly social way of life.
Explore the factsFacts About Koalas
Koalas are tree-dwelling Australian marsupials, with a diet and life cycle unlike those of bears.
Explore the factsFacts About Giant Pandas
Giant pandas are bears with a highly specialized bamboo diet and an unusual way of holding their food.
Explore the factsFacts About Cheetahs
Cheetahs are built for brief, explosive sprints, with adaptations that reach from their spine to their tail.
Explore the factsFacts About Lions
Lions are unusually social cats. Their family groups, cooperative hunting, and distinctive manes shape daily life.
Explore the factsFacts About Zebras
Zebras belong to the horse family, but their species, markings, and herd behavior deserve a closer look.
Explore the factsFacts About Elephants
Elephants use an astonishing combination of sensitive skin, specialized teeth, and a remarkably flexible trunk.
Explore the factsFacts About Giraffes
A giraffe’s extraordinary height is only the beginning: its neck bones, tongue, and digestion are equally interesting.
Explore the factsFacts About Tigers
A tiger’s stripes, swimming ability, and patient hunting style make it a remarkable predator.
Explore the factsFacts About Horses
Explore the history and social lives of free-roaming horses.
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