The following slideshows illustrate the biggest, smallest, meanest, and fastest animals on Earth Related Links Animal Groups Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young…
CLASSIFICATIONFIND OUT MOREAnimals belong to the largest and most diverse of the five kingdoms of living things. So far over two million animal species have been identified. All animals…
Meanest Here are some animals you don't want to upset. Since many animals could claim the title "meanest," this list is subjective rather than authoritative. Prev Next Land mammal…
Fastest You wont want to challenge any of these animals to a race! Follow this slideshow to see how fast the cheetah, killer whale, peregrine falcon, and sailfish can travel. Prev…
Smallest Follow this slideshow to learn about the smallest creatures on Earth, from the bumblebee bat to the fairyfly. Prev Next Land mammal The bumblebee bat tips the scales at…
PERFECT SYMMETRYSHARK ANATOMYEXOSKELETONCELLSCIRCULATORY SYSTEMFIND OUT MOREThe study of the structure of living things is called anatomy. All animals are made up of CELLS, some of which are…
Biggest Follow this slideshow to see images of and learn about the worlds' largest land and marine mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and insect. Prev Next Land mammal African…
Mayflies have a life span of about two hours.A slug has four noses.Despite its long neck, the giraffe has only seven neck bones — the same number as a person.The mouse deer of Asia, a real deer, is…
A person who specializes in the study of animals is called a zoologist. Zoologists who study certain kinds of animals have their own names.Anthropologists study human beings.Entomologists study…
We don't know whether animals insult their enemies by calling them human beings, but we call on quite a few animals to describe other people in uncomplimentary ways. Here are some animals that…
