Discover fun (and furry!) animal facts about our planet’s incredible wildlife. From majestic mammals, soaring birds, super sea creatures & creepy crawlies!
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The national animal of Canada is the beaver. The beaver received royal assent on March 24, 1975, and has been a part of Canadian history for years. Did you know beavers are rodents? They are not mammals like raccoons. Beavers are the second largest rodents in the world, but known to be...
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As well as the national animal of China, the giant panda has also been the symbol of the WWF since its inception in 1961. It was chosen in part because of its vulnerable status, and also because it is a highly recognisable and charismatic animal. ...
National Cat Day is often observed in Canada, where special events, adoption drives, and fundraisers for local animal shelters and rescue organizations are hosted. Pet owners and enthusiasts may also spend the day pampering their cats, sharing photos and stories on social media, and advocating for...
2. They evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf. Dogs were the first animal domesticated (tamed) by humans, over 20,000 years ago! As they evolved fromwolves, theirskulls, teethandpaws shrank, and they became moredocileandobedient. ...
Facts about the Arabian oryx, the national animal of the UAE. Learn how the Arabian Oryx was brought back from extinction in the wild.
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Though they almost never attack humans, wolves are considered one of the animal world's most fearsome natural villains. They do attack domestic animals, and countless wolves have been shot, trapped, and poisoned because of this tendency. In the lower 48 states, gray wolves were hunted to near...