Animals

The Miniature Schnauzer has a moustache, thick, long eyebrows and wiry fur. The breed originates from Germany and resulted from crossing the Schnau...

White-tailed fawns have lots of small white spots on their fur. These serve as camouflage, since the dots make them harder to spot in high grass. W...

Jaguars and leopards with black coats are called black panthers. Despite their black coats, they still have the characteristic flower-shaped markin...

During the day, goats' pupils narrow to almost rectangular, horizontal slits. This is used to protect their eyes from too much sunlight. With their...

The polar bear's habitat is the Arctic. In winter, the temperature there can drop to -50? Celsius. Although its fur coat appears white, its hair is...

Giant tortoises are large and can weigh over 400 kg. Like the giant tortoise from Schleich? Wild Life, they have short but powerful legs that they ...

The Siberian tiger is the largest big cat in the world and can grow up to three metres long from its nose to the tip of its tail. Fun Fact:Tiger cu...

Holsteiners have powerful hindquarters that allow them to jump very high. They often win medals at the Olympic Games and other major equestrian eve...

Quarter horses are reliable animals with strong nerves. That’s why they’re especially popular with cowboys. Quarter horses also have what’s known a...

Braunvieh cows are a domestic cattle breed that originated in Switzerland. They have been reared in the Alpine region for many centuries. Braunvieh...

Why do giraffes have spots? It is hard to imagine that they would serve as camouflage for such large animals. But it is true: From afar, giraffes l...

The sloth spends almost its entire life in the trees of tropical rainforests. Its curved claws give it a firm grip on the branches of the trees. Si...

Zebras live in the African savannah and belong to the horse family. Each zebra has a unique fur coat pattern consisting of black and white stripes....

The German shepherd is one of the cleverest breeds of dog, with only the border collie and the poodle being considered more intelligent. Fun Fact: ...

The ancestors of today's Friesians which originally came from the Netherlands bravely carried knights into battle, worked modestly in farming and w...

Labrador Retrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water dogs.Labrador Retrievers enjoy a swim and are frequently described as water ...

There are 65 kangaroo species - ranging from the small tree-kangaroo to the red giant kangaroo, which is the largest of all. When it stands upright...

Described as a cat-like canine, foxes have eyes similar to a cat's and like to pounce on their prey. Thanks to their keen sense of hearing, foxes c...

If you look at a Tennessee Walker from the side, its legs do not stand straight on the ground, but are slanted. This is especially noticeable on th...

The Bernese mountain dog, originating from the Alps region, is a gain for every family. These dogs enjoy human company and want to be in the thick ...

The golden retriever, one of the most popular dog breeds, has a long history. The credit for the development of this breed is due to Lord Tweedmout...

Clydesdale foals are already almost a metre tall at birth.Clydesdales grow more slowly than other horse breeds. The foals aren't fully grown until ...

The scarlet macaw is a large, brightly coloured parrot from South America which feeds on fruit and nuts. Fun Fact: The scarlet macaw is one of t...

Alligators are easy to recognise because the teeth in their lower jaw are not visible from the side. Fun Fact:From the side, it looks like the alli...