Facts About Animals For Kids

1. Did you know? Flamingos are not born pink. They get their pink colour from the food they eat, like shrimp!
2. As you know, a cheetah can run from 60 to 120 kilometres per hour in just a few seconds, but it can only keep that speed for a short distance.
3. Octopuses have three hearts, and their blood is blue because it contains copper instead of iron.
4. Fun Fact: Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Some can eat up to 1,000 insects in just one hour!
5. Did you know? A group of lions is called a "pride," and they are the only cats that live in groups.
6. Some frogs can freeze solid during winter and then thaw out and hop away when it gets warm again.
7. Did you know? Dolphins are super smart and can even recognise themselves in a mirror!
8. Polar bears have black skin under their white fur. The fur looks white because it reflects light, but the black skin helps it soak up the sun's warmth.
9. Did you know? A giraffe's tongue is about 18-20 inches long and is dark purple to protect it from getting sunburned!
10. Fun Fact: Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward. They flap their wings up to 80 times per second!

Try asking your child to guess answers from these fun facts about students. It's a great family quiz idea!