Life cycle & reproduction
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Biome
Grasslands & savannas
Meet the animals of grasslands & savannas and read what we know about how they live there.
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Conservation & population
Are Bengal tigers endangered?
Bengal tigers are Endangered (IUCN 2022), not critically endangered. India, Nepal and Bangladesh have all counted more tigers in their…
Diet & feeding
What Do Praying Mantis Eat – Praying Mantis Diet
Praying mantises are ambush predators that use their powerful front legs to grab and hold onto their prey while they…
Speed
How fast can a tiger run?
Tigers sprint at about 49–65 km/h (30–40 mph) in short bursts. They are about as fast as lions and far…
Adaptations
Lion adaptations: how lions hunt, share and survive
Lions survive by teamwork. Prides stalk big prey together, manes signal health to rivals and mates, and desert lions get…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a giraffe: how the tallest animal makes its height work
A giraffe's key adaptations are its 1.8 m neck, a heart that pumps at nearly twice human blood pressure, a…
Adaptations
Tiger adaptations: how tigers hunt, hide and survive
Stripes that look green to deer, night vision about six times better than ours, 10 cm claws and strong swimming:…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a cheetah: how it is built for speed
Cheetahs are built for short, fast chases: a bendy spine, grippy claws, a steering tail, big nostrils and an inner…
Senses
What Colors Can Deer See?
Deer see colors differently than we do, but they are able to see a wider range of colors. This is…
Speed
How fast can an elephant run?
Elephants have been timed at up to about 25 km/h (15 mph). The popular 40 km/h figure for African elephants…
Lifespan
How Long Do Grasshoppers Live – Grasshoppers Lifespan
Grasshoppers are common insects found all around the world. Some people do like to keep them as pets and for…
Diet & feeding
What Do Monarch Butterflies Eat
Monarch butterflies are one of the most beautiful and easily recognizable butterflies in the world. These delicate creatures are also…