Interesting Animal Facts - The Portal of Biodiversity

Amazing Animal Facts

Penguin Introduction
Penguin Facts

Manatee Introduction
Manatee Facts

Polar Bear Introduction
Polar Bear Facts

Manta Ray Introduction
Manta Ray Facts

Tiger Introduction
Tiger Facts

Seal Introduction
Seal Facts

Bear Introduction
Bear Facts

Orangutan Introduction
Orangutan Facts

Sea Lion Introduction
Sea Lion Facts

Squid Introduction
Squid Facts

Flamingo Introduction
Flamingo Facts

Sea Turtle Introduction
Sea Turtle Facts

Gorilla Introduction
Gorilla Facts

Snail Introduction
Snail Facts

Otter Introduction
Otter Facts

Walrus Introduction
Walrus Facts

Fox Introduction
Fox Facts

Wolf Introduction
Wolf Facts

Giraffe Introduction
Giraffe Facts

Rhinoceros Introduction
Rhinoceros Facts

Chimpanzee Intro
Chimpanzee Facts

deer facts

Deer Introduction
Deer Facts

crocodile facts

Crocodile Introduction
Crocodile Facts

Koala Introduction
Koala Facts

Owl Introduction
Owl Facts

Elephant Introduction
Elephant Facts

Kangaroo Introduction
Kangaroo Facts

Hippopotamus Intro
Hippopotamus Facts

Lion Introduction
Lion Facts

Leopard Introduction
Leopard Facts

Lynx Introduction
Lynx Facts

Jaguar Introduction
Jaguar Facts

Cougar Introduction
Cougar Facts

Cheetah Introduction
Cheetah Facts

Dog Health Introduction
Dog Health Facts

Butterfly Introduction

Lemur Introduction
Lemur Facts

monkey facts

Monkey Introduction
Monkey Facts

Bat Introduction
Bat Facts

Seahorse Introduction
Seahorse Facts

Scorpion Introduction
Scorpion Facts

Snake Introduction
Snake Facts

Hummingbird Intro
Hummingbird Facts

spider facts

Spider Introduction
Spider Facts

Amazing Animal Facts

Animals have amazing facts. Either the largest mammal or the smallest bird, each one of them has unique characteristics.

This portal include a selection of the most popular animals, providing a complete information site for each animal, including characteristics like the main facts, anatomy, feeding, habitat, reproduction and other relevant information.

Additionally, the main species for each animal is covered as a single fact sheet.

Biomes of the World

Types of Biomes of the World

There are quite a few different types of biomes in the world. Each of them has unique characteristics. Due to the climate and features, there are different plants and animals that are able to thrive in them.
Tundra Biome

The tundra biome is believed to be the youngest of all of them in the world. It was believed to have formed approximately 10,000 years ago.
Desert Biome

The desert biome is one that is very hot and dry. They are found at the lower latitudes, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Light winds occur often which evaporates any type of moisture that is typically going to develop in them.
Taiga Biome

The taiga biome is one that has very long and cold winters. They summers are short and they are cool in temperature. The cool air masses from the arctic can move in rapidly.
Tropical Rainforest Biome

Tropical rainforest biomes are found in the lower latitudes. The temperature is generally around 80 degrees. There is very high humidity too – from 77% to 88%.
Chaparral Biome

The chaparral biome is one that is found in areas of every single continent. However, many people don’t realize it is the same
Coral Reef Biome

Some people assume that the coral reef is part of the ocean biome. Even though they are found in the ocean, they are separate entities.
Freshwater Biome

A freshwater biome is one that many people overlook the importance of. They are much smaller bodies of water, but important just the same. These freshwater biomes include lakes, rivers, streams, and creeks.
Grassland Biome

Along certain areas of North America and Eurasia you will find grassland biomes. There are mountain ranges in place that prevent the ocean air masses from affecting these areas.
Ocean Biome

A common belief is that the ocean biome was the first one to exist. More than 3 million years ago the first life forms were able to derive from here.
Savanna Biome

When we think of the Savanna Biome, it is understandable that we think of hot and dry areas. However, it may surprise you to learn that there is a very wet season and then a very dry season in the Savanna.
Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome

In the polar front zone you will find the deciduous forest biome. The battle rages on between the tropical air masses and the polar air masses.
Wetland Biome

The wetland biome is one that many people don’t really see as being important. In fact, in many areas they consider it to be a nuisance.
Conservation of Biomes

All of the biomes in the world are very important for all of us. The animals and plants that live in them are a delicate balance. The efforts of humans though often upset that balance.

Additional Resources

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Endangered Animals
An online illustrated encyclopedia of endangered animals that strives to inform and educate children about the danger of extinction of animal species due to environmental destruction.