Animals Facts for Kids

Raccoons are so clever they can remember how to open complex locks for up to 3 years.

A group of jellyfish is called a smack.

A tiger's skin is striped just like its fur — the stripes aren't just on the hair.

Grizzly bears can smell food from up to 18 miles away.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

Spider silk is five times stronger than steel of the same thickness.

Elephants can detect vibrations through their feet, allowing them to "hear" sounds travelling through the ground.

The immortal jellyfish can reverse its aging process and turn back into a baby when it's stressed.

A cockroach can live for about a week without its head because it breathes through tiny holes in its body.

Dolphins give each other unique names — they use special whistles to call specific friends.