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....
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 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 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...
The lynx is best known for the striking tufts of hair on its ears. These do not protect the ears of this predatory cat from the cold, but actually help...
Giant tortoises can weigh over 400kg. Their life expectancy is also impressive, because these extraordinary reptiles can live to be over 100 years old even in the wild. Ages: 3+...
With lions, it is almost exclusively the females that go hunting. Many of their prey are faster than they are, so these predators first creep up to a few meters...
The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world. An ambush predator, it waits in the high grass for small rodents, birds and other reptiles. It tries to bite...
Raccoons are small but intelligent predatory animals. They learn very quickly and have a good memory. They are active at night, when they feed on small animals such as insects,...
Tarantulas are among the largest spiders in the world. In contrast to many other spiders, they do not spin a web, but lay in wait for their prey - especially...
Hippos spend most of their lives in the rivers and lakes of their African homeland. Calves are often born in water and suckled underwater! Interestingly enough, hippos are still very...
Red pandas are very rare animals that mainly live in the dense bamboo forests of China. With her bushy tail, friendly face and pricked ears, this one looks really adorable!...
Wombats are small marsupials that live on the Australian continent. Their body shape doesn’t make them look agile but they can be surprisingly fast. When they’re not grazing the small...
Hammerhead sharks live deep in the sea, and thanks to their unusual head shape, have a 360-degree view. The predatory fish also sends out electromagnetic signals with its snout to...
Reindeer live in the cold regions of North America, Europe and North Asia. Their special feature is the rod-like antlers that both males and females carry. Their hooves are also...
