Animals Facts for Kids

A single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in just one hour.

Frogs don't drink water — they absorb it through their skin.

Elephants are pregnant for about 22 months — the longest pregnancy of any land animal.

A group of porcupines is called a prickle.

Dalmatian puppies are born completely white and develop their spots as they grow.

A cheetah's flexible spine acts like a spring, helping it reach speeds of 70 mph.

If a starfish loses an arm, it can grow a completely new one.

Kangaroos can't walk backwards because of the shape of their legs and tail.

Hippos secrete a red-pink oily substance that acts as sunscreen and moisturizer.

Caterpillars have 12 tiny eyes called stemmata, but they can barely see — just light and dark.