Step Into the Animal Kingdom!
Our world is full of amazing animals — from furry forest friends to splashy ocean swimmers! Click on an animal below to explore fun facts, cool stories, and hands-on activities.
Choose from our list below!
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Freshwater Mussels and Clams
What's Coming Next?
Photo by Merlin Tuttle
Our wildlife pages are growing all the time—just like the amazing animal world itself! A brand-new creature is getting ready to join the Kids Corner, and we can’t wait for you to meet them. Keep your eyes open, because the next page is launching soon! Want a hint for what is coming? Look at the zoomed-in image and read below!
You’ll find this animal tucked away in caves, hollow trees, or even hanging upside down while it rests. When the sun goes down, it takes to the sky on quiet wings, playing an important role in keeping nature balanced and healthy. What do you think this animal is?
Here’s a clue: it hunts at night, uses echolocation (sound “echoes”) to find its way in the dark, and can eat hundreds of insects in a single evening.
