Habitat

Rivers & lakes

Meet the animals of rivers & lakes and read what we know about how they live there.

7 animals7 articles

Animals: Rivers & lakes

American alligator Alligator mississippiensis 1 article

Axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum 1 article

Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius 1 article

Mystery snail Pomacea diffusa 1 article

Platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus 1 article

Adaptations

The platypus is an Australian mammal that lays eggs, hunts with its eyes shut using an electric-sensing bill, and has…

Platypus7 min read

Predators & threats

Crocodiles are large-sized semi-aquatic reptiles found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. There are 18 living…

Anatomy & appearance

In the fascinating world of reptiles, crocodiles and alligators hold a special place due to their ancient lineage and distinctive…

Speed

Alligators are one of the most impressive creatures in nature. These apex predators have been a part of the world’s…

Conservation & population

Axolotls are a species of aquatic salamander that is native to Lake Xochimilco and surrounding canals in central Mexico. It…

Axolotl3 min read

Speed

Hippos are often regarded as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable animals in Africa, yet it is also one…

Diet & feeding

Mystery snails are freshwater snails that posse both gills and lungs. They are well known for being kept as pets…