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Whether they crawl, fly, swim, slither, walk, run or pounce, wild animals rely on their instincts. Read about all kinds of wild animals, mammals, birds, fish, insects, reptiles and amphibians.

Amphibians
Insects & Arachnids
Birds
Fish
Mammals
Marine Life
Reptiles
Worms

Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that usually split their time between using their lungs on land and breathing with gills underwater. Learn about the three groups of amphibians which include frogs and toads, newts and salamanders and caecilians.
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Insects & Arachnids
Insects and arachnids are the most popular wild animal on Earth. Read our collection of articles discussing all sorts of ants, bugs, butterflies, spiders and just about every other type of insect and arachnid.
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- Arachnids
Birds
Birds are often envied for their ability to fly, but not all of them can. Learn how birds can manipulate feathers, bone and wing structure to soar through the air and even dive-bomb into the water for food.
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Fish
Fish are an incredibly diverse group of animals. Read these articles to find out about all kinds of unique and different fish.
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- Freshwater Fish
- Other Fish
- Saltwater Fish
Mammals
Scientifically-speaking there are 11 mammal groups, and most Mammals are warm-blooded, have body hair, give live birth and nurse their young with milk from mammary glands. Check out these articles about all kinds of mammals.
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Marine Life
Marine life includes an incredible and vibrant array of wild animals that live in the ocean. From tiny phytoplankton to massive blue whales, marine life is a vital source of food, energy and life for the entire planet.
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- Crustaceans
- Starfish & Related Organisms
Reptiles
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales layered over their skin. Common reptiles include lizards, snakes, alligators and crocodiles.
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- Alligators & Crocodiles
- Snakes
- Lizards
- Turtles
Worms
Worms are elongated invertebrates that can generally be divided into three groups, including flatworms, roundworms and segmented worms. Most worms have bristles or fins that help them move.
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- Annelid
- Earthworm
- Leech
- Hookworm
- Pinworm
- Fluke
- Flatworm
- Eelworm
- Hairworm
- Ascaris

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