Animal Safari

When confronted by other predators, cheetahs opt for flight over fight. You would, too, if you could run up to 70 miles per hour. Cheetahs make a chase look easy, but hunting can be hard… More →

Ants, ants, and more ants are on the menu for these long-snouted insectivores. Just how many ants can an anteater eat? Up to 30,000 in one day! Learn where anteaters live, how they hunt, and… More →

One hump or two? Camels come in both forms, but it makes no difference to them. Their bodies are built to survive desert climates, no matter the number of humps. How do camels cross… More →

Though they usually walk on all fours, chimpanzees are very similar to humans. They can stand and walk on just two limbs and are known to use tools. Young readers will be fascinated by the… More →

Aardvarks specialize in pest control. The hard shell of a termite home is no match against the spade-like claws of the aardvark. Once their walls have been breached, the termites have little… More →

African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make them stand out, they also have huge ears, long trunks, and ivory tusks. This title will engage… More →

Humans need around eight hours of sleep a night, which is about as much as cape buffalo get in one week! Born on the run, these animals are ready to escape danger at any time. Find out more… More →

A look at an antelope’s hooves may give a clue as to where it lives. Wide hooves give desert-dwelling antelopes footing on the sand, and padded hooves keep rock-climbing antelopes from… More →

With the look of a pig-size beaver, it is not readily apparent that the water-loving capybara is actually a rodent—the largest, in fact! For this hairy mammal, the water is a source of food,… More →

Shake your tail feathers! Cranes bow, leap, and sway in their ritualistic courtship. The contagious act of dancing also helps cranes to develop social and physical skills. Join in the fun… More →

Reaching more than 20 feet and 2,000 pounds, the crocodile is the largest living reptile in the world! These endangered creatures spend their days resting on land or floating in swamps or… More →

Have you ever tried to eat upside down? Flamingos do it all the time! These unique creatures suck water in through their beak, filter out their food, and spit the water back out. Learn more… More →