Every animal fact on this page comes from a named source such as a zoo or wildlife organisation. This page shows the source next to each fact. Each animal page shows the source and the date we checked it for every fact, and the quiz answer key shows both too. That way a parent or teacher can trust what a child reads, and a curious child can look it up.
Start with the animal you like most, or read all four and then try the free quiz. The facts are written for children aged 6 to 8, in short sentences you can read aloud.
Lions live across much of Africa. A small group also lives in Gir Forest in India.
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African elephants live in grasslands and forests in Africa.
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African penguins live in big groups called colonies on the rocky coast of southwestern Africa.
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Whale sharks live in warm tropical seas all around the world and spend most of the day near the surface.
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They are written for children aged 6 to 8. Younger children enjoy them read aloud, and older children can use the sources to learn more.
Each fact lists its source. The animal pages and the quiz answer key also show the date we checked it. We rewrite facts in our own words and keep the safer, smaller claim when sources disagree.
Yes. The quiz page has a free PDF to print. Page one is the quiz, with TRUE and FALSE to circle for every question, and page two is the adult answer key. It is free to use at home or in a classroom.
Yes. DearWeiQi Curious: Amazing Animals is a 96 page activity book for ages 6 to 8 with facts, puzzles and drawing pages. It is a paid digital download.
Want more than four animals? The Amazing Animals activity book has 96 pages of facts, puzzles and colouring for ages 6 to 8.
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