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Were dinosaurs social animals?

Some dinosaurs were social creatures. Recently discovered evidence indicates that they travelled together and that some may even have migrated (because dinosaur fossils have been found above the…

Are all fossil animals dinosaurs?

No. Dinosaurs are a group of ancient reptiles that had a set of particular skeletal features. The hips, hind legs, and ankles were specialized and allowed the legs to move directly under the body…

DK Science: Animal Anatomy

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…

DK Science: Animal Kingdom

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…

Animal Hall of Fame Slideshows

The following slideshows illustrate the biggest, smallest, meanest, and fastest animals on Earth   Related Links Animal Groups Animal Names: Male, Female, and Young…

Biggest Animal Hall of Fame

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 elephants…

Fastest Animal Hall of Fame

Fastest   You won’t 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 Next…

Meanest Animal Hall of Fame

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 The…

Smallest Animal Hall of Fame

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 about…