Conservation & population
How many Arctic foxes are left in the world?
There are several hundred thousand Arctic foxes in the world, according to the IUCN Red List, which lists the species…
Animal group
Mammalia
Mammals are a diverse group of warm-blooded animals known for their unique characteristics, such as having hair or fur on their bodies and producing milk to feed their young. They range from tiny creatures like mice and bats to some of the largest animals on Earth, like elephants and whales. Mammals live in various habitats, from dense forests and vast oceans to arid deserts and snowy mountain peaks. Whether it’s the playful dolphins in the sea, the majestic lions in the savannah, or the curious monkeys in the jungle, mammals play a vital role in the balance of nature. They are fascinating creatures, each with its own set of behaviors, diets, and adaptations that help them thrive in their environments.
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Conservation & population
There are several hundred thousand Arctic foxes in the world, according to the IUCN Red List, which lists the species…
Habitat & range
Polar bears live only in the Arctic, on sea ice across five countries. Canada has about 16,000 of them, Alaska…
Lifespan
Wild polar bears live 15 to 18 years on average, and females often reach 20 to 25. The oldest known…
Diet & feeding
Polar bears live mainly on ringed and bearded seals, and often eat only the fatty blubber. Fish, birds, eggs and…
Adaptations
Two layers of fur, fat up to 10 cm thick, paws as big as dinner plates and a gut built…
Comparisons
An adult male orangutan weighs 77–100 kg and can hang and climb all day on arms longer than a person…
Strength & bite force
The short answer No scientist has published a measured bite force for the cane corso. The popular “700 psi” figure…
Size & weight
An adult finger monkey, or pygmy marmoset, has a 12–16 cm body, a longer tail and weighs 85–140 g. Scientists…
Adaptations
Elephants survive with a trunk of about 150,000 muscle bundles, heat-shedding ears, cushioned tiptoe feet, six sets of molars and…
Adaptations
The 3 key adaptations of a fennec fox, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a…
Life cycle & reproduction
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Conservation & population
Poaching is the main reason Siberian (Amur) tigers are endangered, followed by a shortage of prey, roads and disease. About…