Animals Categories : Letter B
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Birds – Falcon
Falcons are birds of prey belonging to the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Falcons are widely distributed on all continents except Antarctica. Adult Falcons have thin, tapered wings, which enable them to fly at high speed and change direction rapidly. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/falcon/
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Birds – Jabiru
The Jabiru is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico and Argentina, except west of the Andes. The Jabiru is the tallest flying bird found in South America and Central America, often standing nearly the same height as the flightless and thus much heavier American rhea. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/jabiru/
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Birds – Quail
The common quail or European Quail is a small ground-nesting game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. The Quail is a small bird that inhabits woodland and forest areas around the globe. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/quail/
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Birds – Uguisu
The Uguisu is a small species of bird that is natively found throughout Japan, China, and Taiwan, along with a number of other regions of the far east. The Uguisu is also commonly known as the Japanese Bush-Warbler, as it is named for its beautifully distinctive song. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/uguisu/
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Birds – Kiwi
The kiwi is a brown, fuzzy, flightless bird native to the forests and jungles of New Zealand. In recent years the kiwi has become endangered, mainly due to introduced predators like dogs, cats, rats, ferrets, and weasels that hunt the kiwi and eat its eggs. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/kiwi/
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Birds – Parrot
There are thought to be over 350 species of parrot worldwide, ranging across rainforest regions of the Southern Hemisphere. https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/parrot/
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Birds – Ibis
Ibis are a group of birds that are found all over the world, but more commonly in the more temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere. Ibis is most well known for their long necks and beaks which help them to get food out of the water. The ibis is found…
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Birds – Emu
The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia and the second largest bird in the world, behind the ostrich. The Emu is most commonly found in wooded areas however, emus are common all over Australia.Studies show that emus seem to avoid dense forests and largely populated areas, as this…
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Birds – Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. Despite its name, the Bald eagle has a full head of feathers but their bright white color makes the Bald Eagle very distinguishable. The Bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered (not bald) head and white tail, is the proud…
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Birds – Harpy Eagle
Harpy Eagles are the largest species of eagle in the world. With a massive wingspan, a sharp hooked beak, and intimidatingly long talons, these almost mythic birds are at the top of the food chain there are small populations in Central America and even as far north as Mexico. They…
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Birds – Southern Cassowary
The Southern cassowary is one of three extant cassowary species, distinct in that it lives on the southern side of New Guinea and in areas of northern Australia. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds, similar in certain respects to emus and ostriches. In fact, cassowaries are closely related to kiwis. Compared…
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Birds – Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are miraculous creatures. Their beautiful plumage, impressively long beaks, hovering capabilities, tiny size their dynamic nature all combine to make them one of the most interesting types of birds in the world. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are one of the most common hummingbird species, and they are a familiar sight throughout…
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Birds – Shoebill
Depending on your perspective, a shoebill either has the same goofy charm as the dodo or it looks like it might go on the attack any moment. What makes the aptly named shoebill so unique is its foot-long bill that resembles a dutch clog. Tan with brown splotches, it's five…
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Birds – Partridge
Plump, midsize birds with curved bills and partridges live in a variety of habitats around the world, including forests, grasslands, and rocky plains. Despite what you may have heard about pear trees, the 56 partridge species are ground-dwellers, using their short, sturdy legs and strong claws to dig for food…
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Birds – Secretary Bird
These Birds of sub-Saharan Africa's savannas, grasslands, and shrublands stand at nearly four feet tall - and standing is often how you'll find them because they primarily move around on foot. They fly only when necessary, such as to reach their nest in the trees and for courtship displays. The…
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Beaver
Beavers are famously busy, and they turn their talents to re-engineering the landscape as few other animals can. When sites are available, beavers burrow in the banks of rivers and lakes. But they also transform less suitable habitats by building dams. Felling and gnawing trees with their strong teeth and…
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Bear Brown
During the fall,a brown bear eats practically around the clock, stocking up for the four to seven months when it’ll have to live off stored body fat. A brown bear may chow down on 90 pounds of food each day. As the cold swoops in, the fattened bear waddles into…
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Blue whales are the largest animal
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Blue whales reach these mind- boggling dimensions on a diet composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill.…
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Bactrian camels have two humps
Bactrian camels have two humps on their backs where they store fat. Their nostrils close to block sand, and their bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes from blowing sand ice. Arabian camels, called dromedaries, have only one hump, but both Arabian and Bactrian camels use…
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Brown bear eats
Brown bear eats practically around the clock, stocking up for the four to seven months when it’ll have to live off stored body fat. Read more on https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/brown-bear/
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Blue whales Animals On Earth
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Read more on https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/blue-whale/
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Beavers are powerful swimmers
Hey Guys checkout this Article on Beaver, Beavers are powerful swimmers that can swim underwater for up to 15 minutes. As the beaver dips underwater, the nose and ears shut to keep water out. Transparent inner eyelids close over each eye to help the beaver see. Second only to humans, beavers alter…
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Bactrian Camel
Bactrian camels have two humps on their backs where they store fat. Their nostrils close to block sand, and their bushy eyebrows and two rows of long eyelashes protect their eyes from blowing sand and ice. Arabian camels, called dromedaries, have only one hump, but both Arabian and Bactrian camels…
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Beaver
Beavers are powerful swimmers that can swim underwater for up to 15 minutes. As the beaver dips underwater, the nose and ears shut to keep water out. Transparent inner eyelids close over each eye to help the beaver see. Second only to humans, beavers alter their environment more than any other…
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Blue whale
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Blue whales reach these mind-boggling dimensions on a diet composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill. Blue whales are…
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Brown bear
During the fall, a Brown bear eats practically around the clock, stocking up for the four to seven months when it'll have to live off stored body fat. A Brown bear may chow down on 90 pounds of food each day. As the cold swoops in, the fattened bear waddles into…
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Black-tailed jackrabbit
The Black-tailed jackrabbit, with its impressive ears and distinctive black markings, is not a rabbit at all. In fact, it is a species of hare that is native to North America—where it is known primarily by its colloquial name. Unlike rabbits, baby hares (called leverets) are born with fur and…
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Bombardier beetle
Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle potential predators into backing off. These chemical “bombs” are the source of their name: Bombardier beetles. But there’s not just one type.…
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Bald eagle- Blog
Hey guys, check out our article on the BALD EAGLE: The Bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. Despite its name, the Bald eagle has a full head of feathers but their bright white colour makes the Bald eagle very distinguishable. The Bald eagle, with its…
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Bald eagle
The Bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. Despite its name, the Bald eagle has a full head of feathers but their bright white colour makes the Bald eagle very distinguishable. The Bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered (not bald) head and white tail, is the proud…
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Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) Is a recluse spider known infamous for its necrotic venom. The most telltale characteristic of brown recluse spiders is the presence of a dark, violin-shaped mark on the dorsum of the arachnid's light brown or yellowish-brown cephalothorax. The neck of this distinct violin pattern is…
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Bold Jumping Spider
Phidippus audax is a common jumping spider of North America. It is commonly referred to as the daring jumping spider, or bold jumping spider. The spider belongs to the genus Phidippus, a group of jumping spiders easily identified both by their relatively large size and their iridescent chelicerae (mouthparts). Like…
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Blue Parrotfish
The Blue Parrotfish is a colorful aquatic animal that lives in coral, in a symbiotic relationship with its ecosystem. The coral provides it with protection, and the parrot fish consumes the coral's excess algae. They are uniformly blue with a yellow spot on their heads that fades as they age.…
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Black Widow Spider
Black Widow spiders are a notoriously known venomous spider and the most venomous one in North America. Black Widows can be distinguished by their hourglass-shaped marking on the abdomen. The bite of the Black Widow often produces muscle pain, nausea, and mild paralysis of the diaphragm, which makes breathing difficult.…
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Black Slug (Gastropod Mollusk)
Black Slugs have much in common with snails, a close relative. They feed on farm crops and garden plants and are considered an invasive species in many areas. They leave thick lines of mucus (slime trails), which help them move. And they like to hide in dark, moist places. Unlike…
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Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger, also known as the Royal Bengal Tiger or the Indian Tiger, is a part of the Panthera tigris subspecies. They are native to the Indian subcontinent and have lived there for an estimated 12,000–16,500 years. Bengal Tigers live in the mangrove swamps and dense forests of India,…
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Ball Python
Ball pythons are the smallest of African pythons, growing only 5 feet in length. Their docile nature makes them attractive pets. Be forewarned, though: Ball pythons live a long time—30 to 40 years in captivity. In the wild, ball pythons live in Western and Central Africa. Their habitat includes grasslands,…
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Barracuda
The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size, fearsome appearance and ferocious behavior. There are more than 20 different species of barracuda that range in size from less than 50 cm to nearly 2 meters in length. The barracuda is widely spread across the oceans but is…
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Baboon
Baboons are old world monkeys belonging to the genus Papio, which are only found in very specific areas of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The five species of baboons are among the biggest non-hominoid members of the primate order; only the madrill and the drill are bigger. All species of…
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