Alligators can be found in lakes, rivers and swamps, where they often wait for their prey for hours. As soon as the predator snaps, its victim has no chance of...
White tigers are not "true albinos": real albinos have red eyes, but white tigers' eyes are blue. Fun Fact:Only one in 10,000 tiger cubs is white.
Suitable from 3 yrs+
White tigers are not "true albinos": real albinos have red eyes, but white tigers' eyes are blue. Fun Fact:Only one in 10,000 tiger cubs is white.
Suitable from 3 yrs+
Crocodiles are the largest reptiles in the world and the closest living relatives of birds (!), with whom they share a lineage from the archosaurs. Fun Fact:The saltwater crocodile is...
The scarlet macaw is a large, brightly coloured parrot from South America which feeds on fruit and nuts. Fun Fact:The scarlet macaw is one of the largest macaws. Only the...
Cheetahs are excellent hunters. First of all they approach their prey very carefully until they are within a few meters, then when the time is right, they run at lightning...
Giraffe bulls are so large, they can put their head through the window of the second floor of a building and say “hello”. Their tongue is up to 50 centimetres...
Baby giraffes are reared together with other young animals in a kind of kindergarten. A female giraffe from the herd acts as the “nursery school teacher” and looks after the...
Elephants are known as being thick skinned. However, their skin is so sensitive, they can even get sunburnt. That is why elephants often throw several layers of mud on themselves.
Elephant bulls are considerably bigger than elephant cows. Reaching heights of almost four metres, they are the second largest land animals after giraffes. They also weigh five to six tonnes,...
Male gorillas often beat their fists on their chests. They do so to show who is the strongest in the group. However, it can also be a kind of greeting....
Jaguars and leopards with black coats are called black panthers. Despite their black coats, they still have the characteristic flower-shaped markings. Since these markings are as dark as their coat,...
It is not for nothing that foxes are considered cunning animals. They learn very quickly and can apply their knowledge quickly in dangerous situations. Nevertheless, they are very shy animals...
Wild boar have tusks that can inflict painful wounds on enemies like wolves and bears. In summer, wild boar like to wallow in mud to cool down. It also helps...
The sloth spends almost its entire life in the trees of tropical rainforests. Its curved claws give it a firm grip on the branches of the trees. Since it always...
Polar bears live in the Arctic, where temperatures can sometimes drop to -50 degrees. The polar bear therefore has black skin under its white fur, which optimally stores the heat...
Besides walruses and sea lions, the various types of seals include, of course, common seals. They don't spend much time on land, and usually swim in the icy waters of...
The orca belongs to the dolphin family and is immediately recognisable by its distinctive black and white colour. Animals swimming beneath it often overlook him, as its white belly can...
The great white shark is the largest predatory fish on earth and can be found in coastal waters almost everywhere in the world. Its trademark is its so-called revolver bit,...
After birth, lion babies have a sand-coloured fur coat with dark, circular spots. They are well camouflaged in the savannah. Within the first four to six weeks, they remain in...
In order to become the leader of the pack, lions must win a duel. The larger their mane, the more respect they are shown by their rival. But not only...
Koala bears are quite the sleepy heads. They spend about 14 hours each day taking extensive naps. The rest of the time, they are busy eating eucalyptus leaves. They consume...
The Indian rhinoceros lives in Northeast India. Its thick folds of skin make it unmistakable, as though it were wearing thick armour. Contrary to its African relatives, however, it is...
White-tailed bucks are very shy animals. When they get scared, they wave their tails back and forth. If there is indeed a predator nearby, the deer stretch their tails upwards....
White-tailed does can see and hear very well, but rely mainly on their sense of smell and their speed. They are very agile and can sprint up to 48 km/h....
White-tailed fawns have lots of small white spots on their fur. These serve as camouflage, since the dots make them harder to spot in high grass. When its mother is...
By howling, they want to draw the attention of the other pack members to something important, call them to hunt together, or try to drive away wolves that don’t belong...
