Animal Facts

It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.

By Nico Avelle

If you spot a Siberian husky trotting through the snow, you might think you're seeing a wolf. That husky vs. wolf confusion is a common, and while huskies and wolves share a common ancestor, they're very different animals.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever stood in front of a mule or a hinny and scratched your head trying to tell the difference, you're not alone. The question of hinny vs. mule is one that even seasoned animal handlers sometimes stumble over.

By Nico Avelle

Survival in the tundra is not for the faint of heart. From extremely cold temperatures to harsh winds and minimal vegetation, the tundra biome is one of the most unforgiving places on Earth.

By Nico Avelle

If you're picturing a sea of sand with nothing but heat waves and tumbleweeds, it's time to rethink the Sahara Desert animals. The largest hot desert on the planet Earth is bursting with life, from lightning-fast insects to super-chill mammals that defy the extremes of northern Africa.

By Nico Avelle

The Amazon rainforest is teeming with life — some of it mesmerizing, some of it deadly. The most dangerous Amazon animals have evolved extreme adaptations to hunt, defend and survive in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

By Nico Avelle

When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.

By Nico Avelle

It’s the battle of the beasts: gorilla vs. grizzly bear. Picture a silverback gorilla facing off against a grizzly bear, two of the strongest and most iconic wild animals on the planet.

By Nico Avelle

When it comes to hybrid big cats, the battle of liger vs. tigon roars louder than a lion's call across the savanna. Both are hybrid offspring of lions and tigers, two of the most powerful big cats on Earth.

By Zach Taras

Are you going through the alphabet for a car game and stuck on animals that start with "Y"? Lucky you, that's our specialty.

By Ada Tseng

The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth.

By Yara Simón

Tasmanian devil, teddy guinea pig, tawny frogmouth... How many animals starting with the letter "T" can you name?

By Yara Simón

This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.

By Mack Hayden

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