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If you're an animal lover, we feature all types of animals on Knowitall.

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Collection All About Bats
All About Bats

October is Bat Appreciation Month. April 17 is International Bat Appreciation Day.

Collection Cat Lovers
Cat Lovers

This collection includes cats found in stories, cats found in different languages, cats found in poetry, and cats found in zoos - and then there's own own Smart Cat!

Collection Dog Lovers
Dog Lovers

We know! Dogs are man's best friend. Enjoy our collection curated especially for dog lovers.

Collection National Farm Animals Day
National Farm Animals Day

This is a holiday that promotes the health and welfare of the livestock population in the United States

Collection National Zoo and Aquarium Month
National Zoo and Aquarium Month

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month. It’s a great time to show your support for your favorite aquarium or zoo…or both!

Collection World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day

This day is celebrated the second Saturday in May in Canada and the U.S. (May 8, 2021), and the second Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (October 9, 2021). It was created in...

Collection World Turtle Day
World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day® is May 23rd each year and is celebrated throughout the world. It was started in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue.

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Colonial Williamsburg, Part 2 | Project Discovery Revisited S.C. Aquarium, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited

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S.C. Aquarium, Part 1 | Project Discovery Revisited
The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is an impressive place to visit. Operated by a nonprofit organization, the aquarium is 40th in size and fifth in biodiversity. A...
Listen to Gullah Language | Gullah Net Bossy Elephant in English | Gullah Tales

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Bossy Elephant in English | Gullah Tales
Gullah storytellers often perform folktales that feature animals as the main characters. Aunt Pearlie Sue tells the story of "The Bossy Elephant" in English. After listening, compare how the same...
Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes

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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes
The moon jelly is an invertebrate because it does not possess a backbone. These animals are often referred to as jellyfish, but they are not fish. They are found in all of the oceans except the Arctic...
Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes

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Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes
The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are known for their orange and white fur with its black stripes. This pattern camouflages them in the tall grasses or forest...
King Cobra | Zoo Minutes African Elephant | Zoo Minutes

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African Elephant | Zoo Minutes
The largest living land animals are the African elephants. Males can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and reach shoulder heights of 10 to 13 feet. These animals are very strong and highly intelligent, and...
Siamang | Zoo Minutes

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Siamang | Zoo Minutes
The largest species of the gibbon family in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia is the siamang. The siamangs are excellent swingers due to their arm spread of 5 feet. According to this segment, these...
Giraffe | Zoo Minutes

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Giraffe | Zoo Minutes
This segment explores the tallest living animal, the giraffe. This animal can reach up to 20 feet tall. They also have 18-inch tongues that they use to pull leaves off the thorny acacia tree. Giraffes...
Ostrich | Zoo Minutes

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Ostrich | Zoo Minutes
The Ostrich is the largest living bird, and it can stand 8 feet and weigh up to 345 pounds. This bird is flightless, but it is able to run at speeds of 50 miles per hour. This is also the only living...
Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes

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Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes
The Caribbean flamingo is the most brightly colored flamingo out of the 6 flamingo species. Flamingos are known for their long legs and neck, and they are usually 3-4 feet tall. They have an unusual...
Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes

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Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes
The Bateleur eagle is a medium-sized bird that is about 2 feet in height, and it is mostly black with a brown triangular pattern on their back. This eagle is found throughout Africa and extending to...
Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes

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Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the life of a common (Nile) hippopotamus. This amazing animal is the second-largest land mammal, and it can weigh up to 8,000 pounds. This animal spends much of its time in the...
Arowana | Zoo Minutes

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Arowana | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the long, carnivorous fish known as the arowana. These fish are found in the black-water rivers of the Amazon basin. This type of fish is known for its unique ability to jump...
Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes

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Reticulated Python | Zoo Minutes
One of the largest snakes in the world is the reticulated python. Lengths of up to 32 feet have been documented for this large snake. These large snakes also eat large animals such as deer, wild boar...
Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes

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Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes
Zebras are known for their mostly vertical black and white striped coat. Their patterns of stripes are as individual as a human fingerprint. This species is closely related to the horse and the donkey...
African Penguin | Zoo Minutes

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African Penguin | Zoo Minutes
An adult African penguin is approximately 27 inches tall, and it weighs 7 to 8 pounds. This penguin is located along offshore islands and occasionally on the mainland of southeast South Africa, and on...
Nubian Goat | Zoo Minutes

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Nubian Goat | Zoo Minutes
Nubian goats are the most popular of the six officially recognized breeds of dairy goats raised in the United States. Their high, rounded faces, variable coloration and pattern, their short slick coat...
Black Rhinoceros | Zoo Minutes

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Black Rhinoceros | Zoo Minutes
The black rhinos are located throughout eastern and southern Africa and from northeastern Sudan to as far west as northeastern Nigeria. This rhino is actually gray in color, and it weighs about 2,500...
Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes

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Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes
The toco toucans are medium-sized birds that are known for their beaks. Their beaks are very lightweight, and they have a honeycombed structure that is covered with a protective layer. These powerful...
Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes

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Tomistoma Crocodile | Zoo Minutes
One of the most unusual and little known of the crocodilians is the false gharial, more accurately known as the tomistoma. This species is known for its narrow snout that is used for catching fish...
Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes

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Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes
This segment explores the largest species of the tortoises, the Galapagos tortoise. This tortoise can weigh up to 900 pounds. Sailors that visited the Galapagos Islands in the 17th century originally...
Barn Owl | Zoo Minutes

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Barn Owl | Zoo Minutes
Barn owls are medium-sized owls that are found throughout the world. They have an average wingspan of 30 inches, and they feast on small rodents and birds. They are also known to eat bats, frogs, fish...
California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes

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California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes
The California sea lion is classified as a type of Pinnipedia. Seals and walruses are other types of Pinnipeds. These carnivorous animals usually eat a variety of fishes, small crustaceans and...
Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes

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Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes
The crocodile monitor is only found in the tropical forests of New Guinea. They are known for their elongated toes, strongly curved sharp claws, rubbery pads on the bottom of their feet, and an...