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Did you know? An octopus has three hearts—two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.

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Animals live on every continent and in every ocean on Earth, from scorching deserts to frozen tundras.

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Many animals have senses that are far better than humans—some can see ultraviolet light or hear sounds we cannot.

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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for over 165 million years before going extinct 66 million years ago.

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Octopuses are highly intelligent ocean animals that can solve puzzles and change their skin color in seconds.

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Habitats & Ecosystems12 Animals With Incredible Eyesight That'll Make Your Eyes Pop OutColossal squid eyes? Slow-mo dragonflies? See the wild world! Habitats & Ecosystems14 Animals With Really Strange Noses You Won't Believe are Real22 tentacles, giant snouts, and sneezing monkeys! Discover these weird animal noses. Animal Facts42 Cute and Funny Animal Pictures With Captions to Crack You Up42 funny animal pics with captions to make you laugh out loud! Habitats & Ecosystems5 Shameful Reasons Why People Abuse AnimalsDiscover why some hurt animals and how we can protect them. Habitats & Ecosystems52 Animals with the Weirdest NamesMeet the axolotl, the babirusa, and 50 other animals with the weirdest names ever! Habitats & EcosystemsA Never-before-seen List of Animals With Protective ArmorMeet turtles, pangolins, and armadillos wearing built-in body armor! Habitats & EcosystemsAdaptations in Desert AnimalsMeet the kangaroo rat: a tiny desert hero that never drinks water! Habitats & EcosystemsAn A-Z List of Herbivore Animals With PicturesFlat teeth for grinding: Meet 15 amazing plant-eating animals! Endangered & ConservationAnimal Abuse & Cruelty Statistics: The Facts, Laws & How to HelpDiscover shocking animal abuse facts and learn how you can help protect our furry friends today. Baby Animals & Life CyclesAnimal Gestation Period Chart That Will Leave You StunnedDiscover how long baby animals grow in their moms’ tummies with this fun chart! Habitats & EcosystemsAnimals That Hibernate: The Complete Kids' Guide to Winter SleepSnuggle into winter sleep with bears, bats, and frogs! Habitats & EcosystemsAnimals With an Unbelievably Amazing Sense of TasteDiscover animals with super taste powers that beat human senses! Habitats & EcosystemsAnimals with the Most Powerful Bite ForceNature's toughest chompers ranked by bite force! Smart AnimalsBaby Animal Names: A-to-Z List of Young Animal NamesDiscover weird baby animal names like puggle and polliwog in our fun A-to-Z guide. Habitats & EcosystemsDiurnal vs. Nocturnal: Animals and Plants of Day and NightDay animals bask; night creatures prowl. Discover hidden twilight secrets! Endangered & ConservationFacts About Animal Rights: What They Are and Why You Should CareDiscover how animals got legal rights starting in 1822. Prehistoric GiantsFacts About the Spinosaurus That'll Make Your Head SpinLonger than a bus! Meet the fish-eating sea king with the 6-foot sail. Habitats & EcosystemsFastest Animals on Earth That Move at Unimaginable SpeedsMeet the 200 mph bird that beats the cheetah! Habitats & EcosystemsFreshwater Biome Animals That are Vital to the EnvironmentDive into rivers to meet tiny fish and froggy friends. Animal FactsFun Facts About the Animal Kingdom That Kids Will EnjoyFlies have five eyes! Discover wild animal facts kids will love. Habitats & EcosystemsGrassland Animals, Facts, Lists & AdaptationsDiscover prairie dogs and lions in grasslands! Animal FactsHow Is an Emu Different from an Ostrich?Emu vs. Ostrich: Who is the true giant of the bird world? Unusual AdaptationsIncredibly Unusual Animal Facts You'll Be Surprised ByBlue whales sing at 188 decibels! Discover 30,000-quill porcupines and more weird facts. Habitats & EcosystemsNocturnal Animals List: The Amazing Creatures of the NightDiscover how nocturnal animals hunt and hide in the dark with special senses!

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