Orcas are also called killer whales because their dorsal fin resembles a sword. Just a few months after their birth, orca cubs go hunting on their own. With their white...
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...
Snow leopards are very shy animals that live in the inaccessible mountains of Central Asia. They have a thick coat that protects them from the freezing cold. The bushy tail...
Manatees are herbivorous marine mammals that were originally from Africa. They have plump bodies and nearly no necks. Manatees have light-coloured, thick skin and can grow up to 3 m long....
Did you know that platypuses only live in eastern Australia? They lay eggs, similar to birds. Once baby platypuses have hatched, they drink their mother's milk, which is why they are classified...
Badgers can weigh up to 15 kilograms and look a bit like little bears. Adult badgers can grow up to a metre long. They spend the day in their large burrows...
Warthogs originated in Africa and feed on berries, tubers, and roots. Warthogs have thick skin and fierce tusks that they use to protect themselves from predators. Ages: 3+ Size: 8.2 x 2.7...
Anteaters are solitary creatures, so they only meet up during mating season. After about 190 days, only one baby is born. At birth, babies weigh 1.1 to 1.6 kg and only...
The fur of the proboscis monkey is yellowish-brown on top and white on the underside of the body. Their arms, legs, and tail are grey. Proboscis monkeys reach a length of 60...
Vultures are large to very large birds of prey that feed mainly on animal carcasses. There are several families and subfamilies of these birds. Ages: 3+ Size: 6.1 x 3.7 x...
Did you know that the tapir is related to horses, rhinos and pigs? The shy animal is a loner who feels at home in the forest and water. If he doesn't feel...
A young tapir moves carefully through the thicket. His striped pattern will be lost over time. In return, the animal puts on a lot of weight. In the first few weeks, it might...
The cute slow loris monkey can stay up as long as he wants. The nocturnal animal uses the darkness to hunt insects and small vertebrates. It moves slowly towards its prey and then...
A Puma is your perfect partner for fast races. The powerful wildcat can sprint at speeds of up to 70 km/h! She also cuts a fine figure in a high jump and...
Is that a dragon in the bedroom? The iguana is related to lizards and snakes and actually looks a lot like the mythical beast. Only the wings are missing. Though he doesn't...
Although the emperor scorpion looks dangerous, it's not aggressive at all. The nocturnal crawling animal uses the cover of darkness for extensive exploration and, in the process, climbs over roots...
The chameleon is perfectly prepared for life in trees with its clawed feet and strong curly tail. So it can cling to branches with its body without being blown down...
The thick, scaly skin of the baby armored rhinoceros already looks a lot like its parents. But it doesn’t have a horn yet. That’s a good thing, actually, because otherwise...
Is that a rustling in the bushes? The pretty Thompson gazelle carefully observes its surroundings. There might be a cheetah hiding somewhere. The gazelle isn’t interested in ending up as...
The Harpy looks impressive with its dark plumage and the striped feathers on its legs. But watch out: Its feathery crest is sticking back which should be a warning! It...
The Aardvark is at home in the African savannah and looks more like a rabbit with its long ears, but that’s where all the similarities end. Instead of carrots, it...
The bright Blue Poison Dart Frog with black spots on its back is beautiful. Although it’s so small, it immediately stands out with this fancy coloring. Contrary to its name,...
The pretty female Caracal stalks through the steppe on her long legs. She is probably looking for food for herself and her young. She tracks down her prey quickly, because...
I wonder what the cute Caracal cub with sand-colored fur wants? It must be hungry. Look how cute it is, you simply have to give it something to eat! Where...
The Dinosaur Tawa is a dinosaur species that had only been discovered recently in 2009. It had some features that scientists believe to be an ancestor of the fearsome carnivore...
The Ceratosaurus is a theropod dinosaur native to what is now North America and Europe. This bipedal carnivore was characterised by three prominent horns on its skull, as well as a series...
When this vicious dinosaur is up to mischief, children's imaginations are inevitably engaged. The lower jaw of the Cryolophosaurus is movable and reveals a row of pointed teeth. The Cryolophosaurus...
The hallmark of the Agustinia are its long spikes on its back, which it used for its defence. In addition, the herbivore had bony skin plates, which also protected it...
The Pachycephalosaurus is the largest herbaceous dinosaur discovered to date. It's distinguished by its skull, which curves upwards and is around 25 cm thick. Pachycephalosaurus means something like fat-headed lizard. Ages: 4+...
