Animal Facts

When temperatures drop and food becomes scarce, many animal species have a built-in survival trick: hibernation.

By Ada Tseng

The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.

By Talon Homer

Capybara, cheetah, corn snake ... how many animals starting with the letter "C" can you name?

By Ada Tseng

There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.

By Yara Simón

How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.

By Yara Simón

Animals that start with "A"? Absolutely amazing! The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, and today we’re diving into a world of animal names that start with the letter "A." From giant mammals to tiny insects, there’s a whole spectrum of wild wonders to explore.

By Yara Simón

There's a whole host of animals that start with "E," from the largest land animal to small mammals with a curious nature. Whether they waddle, hop, swim or soar, each of these interesting animals has something unique to offer.

By Yara Simón

The natural world is home to some incredibly tiny creatures. From miniature mammals to tiny amphibians, many of the smallest animals in the world weigh less than a grape and are smaller than an average 5-year-old's hand.

By Ada Tseng

When it comes to the kings of the jungle, the tiger and lion stand out as the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom. These apex predators — Panthera tigris (tiger) and Panthera leo (lion) — often spark debates about their strength, speed and dominance.

By Kimberly Olson

Apex predators attract a special kind of fascination; also called "super predators," they sit at the top of the food chain, unquestionably the most dominant members of the animal kingdom.

By Zach Taras

The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.

By Nicole Antonio

The wholphin (sometimes spelled wolphin) is the result of crossbreeding between a male false killer whale and a female bottlenose dolphin. The label "wholphin" combines the names of both parent species.

By Zach Taras

Zoos in the United States are home to some of the largest and most impressive collections of wild animals in the world. They serve the dual purpose of letting kids and adults view the animals while also helping protect endangered species and educating the public on wildlife conservation efforts.

By Talon Homer

From the immense strength of the African bush elephant to the incredible lifting power of the dung beetle, the animal kingdom is home to some of the world's strongest animals. Their differences demonstrate the many ways in which strength manifests across the planet.

By Marie Look

The world's largest horse breed varieties have evolved in step with the humans who domesticated and cared for them. Each ancient breed of large horses was selected for specific traits; some large breeds of war horses were fearless companions in battle. In contrast, carriage horses and riding horses were prized for their elegant appearance and easygoing temperament.

By Mitch Ryan

Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

By Mitch Ryan

With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."

By Mitch Ryan

Sampson was a magnificent Shire horse from the mid-1800s whose incredible size and strength made him a legend in his own time. A true colossus, he dwarfed even the largest of draft horses.

By Marie Look

Hybrid animals, also called crossbreeds, are the offspring of two different or closely related species. Some only exist in captivity due to habitat differences.

By Yara Simón

The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.

By Yara Simón

The strongest animal bite in the world isn't easy to measure, but even with conservative estimates, these are some impressive numbers.

By Sascha Bos

Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.

By HowStuffWorks

If you think dog and cats are the world's smartest pets, you're right. But there are others too. Which smart animals top the list?

By Mitch Ryan

You can't dis a naked mole rat just for being himself, but, really, what animal could be uglier? Well, the world is full of ugly animals and we've got nine other choices for you.

By Jesslyn Shields

There are a lot of contenders depending on how you slice it. We look at the fastest animals on land, sea and air.

By Alia Hoyt