Explore the World of Animals

We invite you to explore the amazing world of animals. Read about life cycles, social behaviour and special features and characteristics. Get close to the fascinating creatures that share our world. Learn how they are able to run, climb, swim, dive and fly. Discover how they find food and raise their young. We may wonder at the thousands of species of animals alive today. Yet it is though that 99.9% of all the animal species that have ever existed are now extinct. Extinction happens naturally, but human actions can also lead to species being lost forever. Modern science is showing us how all living things are interconnected in complex ecosystems. By learning more about mammals, we will be better able to conserve the naturally world and to protect the earth's wildlife for future generations.