August 26th each year is a day to learn about and celebrate the beautiful African wild dog. The African wild dog is also known by other names, such as the painted dog, painted wolf, and the African hunting dog, or by its scientific name: Lycaon…
Let’s appreciate frogs…because frogs are fabulous. There are at least 6000 different species of frogs that we know about. Let’s look at a few close up. Look at the interesting eyes of these frogs Look at the wide mouths of these frogs Notice the different…
August 12 is World Elephant Day. Celebrate these awesome giants of the animal world!
Sharks are top predators and they help maintain a healthy ocean.
Moth Week 2022 is July 23-31. You can become a moth-er…
Rainforests are awesome and essential for the health of humans and our planet. Why? rainforests support a tremendous diversity of plants and animals they help regulate the climate they are a valued home to many people around the world they provide us with resources like…
Meet the 7 species of sea turtles!
Mongabay Kids is pleased to open the Giraffe Zone, a space dedicated to the world’s tallest land mammal. Visit the Giraffe Zone for facts, fun, and learn how to help these giants of the animal world. We’ll be posting lots of exciting new content for…
Join us June 20-24 for the celebration: facts, fun, and how to help
This year World Otter Day is May 25. Let’s celebrate these amazing, water-loving, playful, carnivorous mammals.
3 March is World Wildlife Day! It is a day to celebrate and raise awareness about wild animals and plants. What you can do to celebrate: Learn about a new animal or plant. Tell others what you learn. This is how you raise awareness! Go…
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day, learn about polar bears and how you can help them.