Animals Facts for Kids

Pigeons can learn to do basic math and put groups of objects in order from smallest to largest.

Axolotls can regrow lost legs, tails, and even parts of their brain and heart.

Every dog's nose print is unique, just like a human fingerprint.

An ant can carry objects 50 times its own body weight.

Honeybees can actually recognise and remember human faces.

A blue whale's tongue alone can weigh as much as an elephant.

Flamingos are actually born white or gray and turn pink from eating shrimp and algae.

Sloths can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater — longer than dolphins.

Platypuses don't have stomachs — food goes straight from the throat to the intestines.

An electric eel can produce enough electricity to power about 10 lightbulbs.