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Animal Facts Generator

Tap for a true animal fact about how creatures eat, sleep and communicate, from octopus hearts to flamingo groups.

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A group of hawks is called a cast.

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Animal Facts Generator

Fun animal facts work best when they point at one animal doing one odd thing: an octopus with three hearts, sea otters holding paws while they sleep, a wombat that leaves cube-shaped droppings. This pool is built that way, with a run of group names such as a parliament of owls and a murder of crows.

For a classroom or a long car ride, read the animal's name first and let everyone guess what is strange about it before you read the rest. Group names are good for younger children, because they are easy to shout back.

Animal Facts Generator FAQ

Why do groups of animals have such odd names?

Many of these terms come from medieval English hunting books such as the Book of Saint Albans, printed in 1486, and later ones were added for fun. A murder of crows and a parliament of owls are the best-known examples.

Which animal facts suit young children?

Ones that name a single animal and a single visible trick, such as an octopus with three hearts or a cow with a best friend. Leave out the facts about venom and predators for the youngest listeners.

Do the facts cover pets as well as wild animals?

Yes. Cats, dogs, cows, chickens and horses show up beside axolotls and mantis shrimp, so there is a fact for a pet owner as well as a wildlife fan.

How do I check an animal fact before using it in a school project?

Search the animal's name on a zoo, museum or wildlife-agency site and compare the figure. Sizes, speeds and lifespans differ between species, so name the species when you quote one.