Animals

Here at The Fact Site, we have countless facts covering mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, fish, and pets.

Are you looking to find out more about a particular species? Or just hungry for random animal facts?

No matter what you’re looking for, the facts here will truly capture your interest and educate you on the beauty and wonder of all animals!

Why Do Camels Have Humps?

Why Do Camels Have Humps?

Luke Ward

Apr 30, 2021

Did you know that camels humps are not actually filled with water?

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Interesting Facts About Giant Anteaters

30 Interesting Facts About Giant Anteaters That You Didn’t Know

Luke Ward

Feb 1, 2023

The scientific name for Giant Anteater is Myrmecophaga Tridactyla. This means "ant eating with three fingers".

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30 Fun Facts About Peacocks and Peafowl

30 Fun & Feathery Facts About Peacocks

Lizzie Robinson

Aug 25, 2022

Did you know that peacocks can be seen displaying their beautiful feathers mostly during breeding season in the Spring?

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The truth behind why there are so many midges in Scotland

Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?

Jack De Graaf

Mar 17, 2021

In Scotland, a brutally cold winter actually means more midges appear in the spring and summer.

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Colorful Facts About Parrots

30 Colorful Facts About Parrots

Michelle Gabriel

Aug 22, 2022

Did you know that the name for a collective group of parrots is known as a pandemonium of parrots?

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30 Facts About Dingoes

30 Furry Facts About Dingoes

Lizzie Robinson

Mar 17, 2021

Although dingoes are small, they are brave enough to target an adult kangaroo when hunting in packs.

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Fantastic Facts About Armadillos

30 Dill-ightful Facts About Armadillos

Michelle Gabriel

Mar 17, 2021

Color ranges for armadillos vary between dark brown, black, red, gray, or even yellow!

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Awesome Facts About Cougars

30 Claw-some Facts About Cougars

Michelle Gabriel

Mar 17, 2021

Despite their impressive size, cougar's cannot roar, but instead they purr! They are the biggest cat that can purr and meow.

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Fascinating Facts About Raccoons

20 Furry Facts About Raccoons

Bethany Rollinson

Aug 25, 2022

Did you know that the collective name for a group of raccoons is called a nursery or a gaze?

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Surprising Facts About the Tardigrade

What Is A Tardigrade?

Dan Lewis

Mar 17, 2021

Over a period of 500 million years, the tardigrade has outlived five mass extinctions.

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Interesting Facts About Crows

30 Facts About Crows That’ll Have You Caw-ing For More

Luke Ward

Jan 14, 2023

Crows can remember the faces of individual humans. They can also hold a grudge.

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Bees Vs Wasps: The 4 Main Differences

Bees Vs Wasps: The 4 Main Differences

Bethany Rollinson

Mar 17, 2021

Wasps are more naturally aggressive when compared with a bee. A wasp can keep on stinging a target multiple times.

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