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Through this amazing educational wild life jigsaw puzzle for 7 year olds you’ll find the fastest mammal on Earth, the world’s smallest bird, and some of the fiercest hunters. Who are they? Click below and discover lots of fun & interesting facts about each living creature in this wild animal puzzle.
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Bat
Scientific name: Chiroptera
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
There are over 1,300 species of bats in the world.
Bats can eat up to 1,200 insects in just one hour.
The wings of a bat can stretch to be over five times their body length.
Bats are excellent pollinators and are responsible for pollinating plants like bananas and mangoes.
Owl
Scientific name: Strigiformes
A nocturnal, graceful bird with a very silent flight.
It can rotate its head up to 270 degrees without injuring its neck.
Owls are one of the few birds that can see the color blue.
They swallow their prey whole and later regurgitate the undigested parts.
Owls have excellent hearing and can locate prey using only sound.
Tucan
Scientific name: Ramphastidae
Tropical bird known for its brightly coloured beak, which can reach up to a third of its body length.
Toucans are omnivores and eat a variety of things, including fruit, insects, and even small reptiles.
They are very social, living in large groups of more than 20 specimens.
Toucans have a unique way of sleeping – they tuck their beak under their feathers and rest their chin on their chest.
They have excellent eyesight and fine hearing, which allows them to detect and catch their food easily.
Lemur
Scientific name: Lemuroidea
Mammal native to Madagascar, where it is called „maki”.
Lemurs have a special way of communicating with each other called “stink fights”.
They live in groups and follow an extremely strict hierarchy.
Females are dominant and raise their youngs with the involvement of the other females in the group.
Lemurs are extremely clean animals, washing their fur thoroughly after each meal.
Orangutan
Scientific name: Pongo
It is an impressive species and is considered one of humans’ closest ‘relatives’.
Orangutan DNA is 97 % human-like.
Orangutan is the largest tree-dwelling mammal in the world.
It has remarkable intelligence, can copy certain human behaviors, and use various tools.
It also has a very keen sense of smell and can locate ripe fruit from great distances.
Woodpecker
Scientific name: Picidae
This fascinating bird has specially adapted skull and beak that allow it to peck on trees without injuring its head.
Thanks to their reinforced skull structure, woodpeckers never get headaches.
It has a long, sticky tongue that helps it quickly catch insects in the bark of trees.
Some species of woodpeckers can drum up to 20 times per second.
Woodpeckers can fly backwards and upside down, thanks to their strong wing muscles and flexible necks.
Bear
Scientific name: Ursidae
The brown bear is the largest and hardiest species of bear.
Bears can eat up to 90 pounds of food in a single day.
Brown bears can smell 100 times better than dogs.
In the wild, bears live about 30 years, and in captivity they can live for more than 40 years.
When they are born, bear cubs are the size of squirrels. They nurse for 5 months but stay with their mother for 2 to 3 years.
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Poison dart frog
Scientific name: Dendrobatidae
The skin of poison dart frogs is covered in a toxin that can be deadly to predators.
It lays its eggs on land and then carry the tadpoles on its back to a water source.
Some species of poison dart frogs can change their color based on their mood or environment.
The golden poison dart frog has enough venom to kill 10 adult humans.
The venom of this frog is not intended to kill prey, as in venomous snakes, rather it has a defensive purpose.
Rhinoceros
Scientific name: Rhinocerotidae
Is one of the largest land animals in the world, and can weigh up to 2.5 tons.
Rhinoceroses have poor eyesight, but an excellent sense of smell and hearing.
Rhinoceroses love to wallow in mud to cool off and protect their skin from insects.
They have a unique way of marking their territory: they leave piles of dung in strategic locations.
They are tough and resilient animals, managing to survive lion and other predator attacks.
Cobra
Scientific name: Naja
Cobras are some of the most venomous snakes in the world, but they can also be quite shy and prefer to avoid humans.
They have jaws with elastic ligaments that allow them to swallow animals larger than their body girth.
Some species of cobras can “spit” venom at their enemies, aiming for their eyes to blind them.
Cobra is the only snake that builds a nest for its eggs.
Baby cobras have venom as soon as they hatch.
Mandrill
Scientific name: Mandrillus sphinx
It is a species of large Old World monkey that lives in the rainforests of Central and West Africa.
Only adult males have distinctive bright blue and red-lilac coloring, making it one of the most colorful species in the Pavian family.
The babies, regardless of sex, have the same color as the females. The bright coloring of the males appears at the age of 5-6 years.
Mandrills have powerful jaws and teeth, and can crush hard nuts and seeds with ease.
The group’s foraging process is led by the male who also chooses the place to forage.
Hedgehog
Scientific name: Erinaceinae
It is a useful animal for gardens because it feeds on various plant pests.
A hedgehog has between 5,000 and 7,000 spines, which are nothing more than modified hairs.
Has a poor eyesight, but an excellent sense of smell and hearing.
It is an excellent swimmer and can even swim across small rivers and ponds.
Some species of hedgehogs have special immunity to snake venom.
Frog
Scientific name: Anura
Frogs are amphibians, which means they can live both on land and in water.
They use their long, sticky tongue to catch insects and other small prey.
Some species of frogs can change color based on their mood or environment.
Frogs have a special adaptation that allows them to breathe through their skin when they’re in the water.
Some species of frogs are excellent jumpers and can leap up to 20 times their own body length!
Anaconda
Scientific name: Eunectes
Is one of the largest snakes in the world, and can grow up to 30 feet long.
Anacondas live in South America and are semi-aquatic snakes that can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes.
It’s a clever and patient hunter who lies in wait for hours until the prey comes along.
The assumption that anacondas eat humans has never been proven.
They have indeed a special talent for swallowing large prey whole. Green anacondas do eat deers, which weigh about 54 kg.
Hippopotamus
Scientific name: Hippopotamus amphibius
Is one of the largest land animals in the world, and can weigh up to 3 tons.
Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it can run at 30 km per hour over short distances.
Hippopotamuses are excellent swimmers and they can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes.
They have a special secretion that acts like sunscreen, helping to protect their skin from the sun.
Hippos have a unique way of marking their territory – they use their tail to spread their poop around.
Chameleon
Scientific name: Chamaeleonidae
Is one of the most impressive reptiles found in Africa and Madagascar.
It changes color to regulate its body temperature and to communicate with other chameleons.
It can move its eyes independently of each other, so it can look in two different directions at once.
It has long, sticky tongue that it can shoot out up to twice the length of its body to catch insects.
It has a unique way of holding onto branches, by using its tail like a fifth leg to grip onto the bark.
Panther
Scientific name: Panthera
Panther is a general term that can refer to different species of big cats, including leopards, jaguars, and cougars.
They are fierce hunters that are found in different parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The black panther is actually the colored version of the leopard and the jaguar.
Some species of panthers have a special adaptation that allows them to climb trees with ease.
Panthers are solitary animals that organise themselves into small groups before hunting.
Peacock
Scientific name: Pavo cristatus
Impressive bird, especially thanks to its colourful tail, which can reach up to 2 m in length.
It normally lives in Asia and Africa, but being domesticated it can be found almost anywhere.
Since 4000 years ago, kings and emperors decorated their gardens with peacocks.
Peacocks open their colourful tails to attract their mates.
They have reputation for being vain because often spend hours preening and admiring their feathers in the reflection of water.
Egret
Scientific name: Ardea alba
Egrets are wading birds known for their long, elegant necks and feathers.
Some species of egrets have a special adaptation that allows them to walk on water without sinking.
During the breeding season, the female lays 3-4 eggs in the nest built by both partners.
They are very clean birds, taking a lot of time to preen and groom their feathers.
Egrets have a keen sense of vision and can locate prey from great distances.
Tapir
Scientific name: Tapiridae
Herbivorous mammal living in the rainforests of Central and South America and southern Asia.
Its long snout helps it reach food. A tapir can eat up to 40 kg of plant food a day.
It’s not the most graceful animal and sometimes trips over its own feet.
Some species spend most of the day underwater, using their rivers to breathe surface air.
Tapirs like to wallow in mud to cool off and get rid of insects.
Fox
Scientific name: Vulpes
Canine mammal, known for its cunning and intelligence.
Some species of foxes have a unique ability to climb trees.
Foxes are omnivores and eat a variety of things, including insects, small mammals, and fruits.
When mating, foxes make shrill, high-pitched, chirping, even terrifying sounds.
A fox is able to easily detect a rodent moving under leaves or snow.
Meerkat
Scientific name: Suricata suricatta
Insectivorous mammal living in lowland and savannah areas predominantly in southern Africa.
Meerkats live in groups of 30, which are called “mobs”, “gangs” or “clans”.
They have excellent teamwork and communication skills.
They have sharp eyesight in both bright light and dark.
They are very afraid of birds of prey and hide quickly when planes fly overhead.
Panda
Scientific name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Pandas are large, cuddly-looking bears that are native to China.
Pandas are herbivorous animals that feed almost exclusively on bamboo.
Pandas never hibernate and feed sitting up.
Most female pandas give birth to twins, but it is very rare for both cubs to survive.
There is also the red panda species which has a smaller waist and is not as popular as this one.
Gorilla
Scientific name: Gorilla
Large, powerful primates that are native to Africa.
They are some of the strongest animals in the world and can lift up to 10 times their own body weight.
Although massive, gorillas are peaceful, fighting only if they feel threatened or need to defend their group.
Young gorillas usually build sleeping nests in trees.
A gorilla’s DNA is 98 percent identical to that of humans.
Koala
Scientific name: Phascolarctos cinereus
The koala is not a bear, but an arboreal herbivorous marsupial mammal native to Australia.
Lives most of his life climbing the eucalyptus tree. Here it eats, sleeps and breeds.
Koalas never drink water, but they get their fluids from eucalyptus leaves.
It has the smallest brain of all mammals and low intelligence.
The koala sleeps up to 18 hours a day. Generally stays awake at night.
Antelope
Scientific name: Eudorcas thomsonii
Ruminant mammals living in Africa, Asia and parts of the Americas.
Some species can jump up to 10 feet high and run up to 60 miles per hour!
Antelopes have a variety of horns and antlers, depending on the species – some have spiraled horns, while others have long and straight antlers.
Their bodies are adapted to resist with no water for long periods of time.
Antelopes have many carnivorous predators, including lions, hyenas and crocodiles.
Lioness
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Lioness are smaller than males, but they are the primary hunters of the pride.
Most lioness give birth by the age of 4, and the gestation period is about four months.
They hide their cubs for the first 6 weeks of life to protect them from lions that kill them to avoid competition.
Lionesses have a reputation for being fierce protectors of their cubs and will defend them at all costs.
Lionesses in a herd mate at the same time, and they raise their youngs together until they are 2-3 years old.
Crocodile
Scientific name: Crocodylidae
Large and fearsome reptile that lives in warm parts of the world, including Africa, Australia, and Asia.
Has sharp teeth and powerful jaws, which it uses to catch and crush prey.
It is an excellent swimmer and can hold its breath underwater for up to an hour.
It can regulate its own body temperature and can live in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.
A crocodile can live for over 100 years.
Turtle
Scientific name: Testudines
Turtles are slow-moving reptiles that have a shell for protection.
A turtle can survive without food for up to 400 days.
The largest turtle in the world is Dermochelys Coriaceea which weighs 700 kg and can reach up to 3 metres in length.
The Seychelle archipelago in the Indian Ocean is home to more than 100,000 giant turtles.
Although it has a small and poorly developed brain, the turtle has very well-developed senses.
Blue Heron
Scientific name: Ardea herodias
Blue herons are tall and graceful birds that are found near bodies of water.
It has a wide diet and, depending on the season and location, eats fish, frogs, insects, and even small mammals.
An accomplished fisherman, the Blue heron stands still in the water and waits for the fish to approach before striking with his sharp beak.
They can catch fish without getting wet – their feathers are coated with oil that repels water.
In American culture, the Blue heron is associated with wisdom and patience.
Tiger
Scientific name: Panthera tigris
Tigers are large and powerful cats that are found in Asia.
Distinctive tiger stripes are like fingerprints. There are no two tigers with identical patterns.
They are not only fierce hunters, but also excellent swimmers, being able to swim across rivers and lakes.
The tiger’s loud roar is terrifying and paralyses the prey.
Tiger cubs are taught to hunt by their mother from the age of 8 weeks.
Lion
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Lions are large and majestic big cats that live in Africa and some parts of Asia.
Although called ‘king of the jungle’, the lion actually lives in the savannah.
Lions are the most sociable big cats that live in groups called prides. A pride can have as many as 40 members.
Lions can kill animals weighing up to 500 kg.
Lions can go up to four days without drinking water, but they need at least 7 kg of food every day.
Cheetah
Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
A large, elegant, and ferocious feline that lives in Africa and parts of Asia.
The cheetah is the fastest land mammal. It can accelerate from 0 to 72 km/h in just 2.5 seconds and reaches even 115 km/h.
Cheetahs can make a wide range of sounds, such as chirping, hissing or mewing.
Unlike other big cats, cheetahs hunt mainly during the day.
In ancient Egypt, the cheetah was considered sacred and was kept as a hunting companion by the pharaohs.
Kangaroo
Scientific name: Macropodidae
Kangaroos are hopping marsupials that are native to Australia.
2.6 million years ago, giant kangaroos roamed free in today’s Australia.
Their powerful hind legs and long tails help them balance and hop.
At birth, the baby kangaroo is called a joey and can be the size of a grain of rice or a bee.
In its mother’s cosy marsupium joey stays for another 120 to 450 days.
Elephant
Scientific name: Elephantidae
Elephants are large and intelligent animals that are found in Africa and Asia.
An elephant’s trunk weighs as much as 400 pounds, but it can pick up very small objects such as grains of rice.
They live to be 70 years old, and females can give birth to cubs even in their 60s.
These mammals have the longest gestation period – 22 months.
Elephants hug and greet each other with their trunks.
Bison
Scientific name: Bison bison
Bison are large and sturdy mammals that are native to North America.
They can withstand harsh weather and are very hard to hunt.
Adult males weigh between 950 -1 000 kg, but despite their bulk, they can run up to 60 km/h.
Bison have four-chambered stomachs to digest large amounts of grass and spend a lot of time ruminating.
They use their heads and horns to clear the snow in winter, revealing vegetation for grazing.
Ostrich
Scientific name: Struthio
Ostriches are large and flightless birds that are found in Africa.
The ostrich’s eye is 5 cm in diameter, larger than any other animal.
The ostrich is the only bird in the world with two toes on each leg, all others have three or four.
The fact that the ostrich hides its head in the sand is just a myth. In reality, it lays its eggs in holes dug in the ground.
Ostrich leather is used in the manufacture of footwear or bags and is a very durable natural leather.
Giraffe
Scientific name: Giraffa
Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world, with males reaching up to 18 feet tall.
Despite their height, giraffes only have seven neck vertebrae – the same as humans.
It is the terrestrial animal with the largest heart: 11 kg, the weight of an adult giraffe’s heart.
Giraffes’ horns are not actually horns, but cartilage covered with skin.
Giraffes are fast and dangerous. They can run up to 60 km/h and defend themselves against predators by striking hard with their hooves.
Chimpanzee
Scientific name: Pan troglodytes
Chimpanzees are intelligent and social primates that are found in Africa.
They have a reputation for being very strong – they can lift up to six times their body weight.
Biologically, humans are more closely related to chimpanzees than to gorillas.
Humans and chimpanzees share the same ancestor, who lived more than 6 million years ago.
Chimpanzees can’t swim.
Zebra
Scientific name: Equus quagga
Herbivorous mammal living in various regions of Africa.
Zebra stripes are unique, just like human fingerprints.
The specific colouring helps them to camouflage in tall grasses.
Zebras defend themselves from predators by kicking and biting.
They are able to sleep standing up by locking the joints in their knees.
Hummingbird
Scientific name: Trochilidae
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds în the world that are known for their ability to hover in mid-air.
There are more than 400 species worldwide, most living in the tropical regions of South America.
Hummingbirds can flap their wings very rapidly, up to 80 times per second.
A hummingbird’s heart is also fast, beating 225 times a minute when at rest and more than 1,200 times a minute when flying.
Some species can even travel more than 3,000 kilometres twice a year during migration.
Parrot
Scientific name: Psittaciformes
Colorful and intelligent birds, parrots are found in tropical regions around the world.
In some species, males and females are identical and require laboratory analysis to determine their sex.
There are over 300 species of parrots. All species lay white eggs.
The New Zealand kakapo is the largest species of parrot. It lives on the ground, cannot fly and is nocturnal.
Parrot feathers contain a special pigment that gives them their special color and protects them from bacteria and pests.
Pigeon
Scientific name: Columba
It is the most widespread flying bird in Europe.
It is the only bird that aspirates water with its beak. To swallow the water, the pigeon has to lay its head on its back.
Pigeons are sometimes called “winged rats” because they are annoying and make a mess everywhere.
Pigeons find their way home and orient themselves easily thanks to some magnetic receptors in their beaks.
They can be trained to see the inflatable vests of survivors on the water, which is why they are frequently used in rescue missions.
Hawk
Scientific name: Accipitridae
Hawks are birds of prey that are known for their sharp talons and keen eyesight.
They have up to eight times more visual receptors than humans.
The only place in the world where there are no hawks is Antarctica.
Female hawks are up to 30% larger than males.
Red-tailed hawks mate for life.
Stork
Scientific name: Ciconiidae
Storks are large, long-legged birds that are known for their distinctive beaks and nests.
They use sticks and twigs to create large, bowl-shaped nests on top of trees or buildings.
The European White Stork travels over 12,000 miles during migration.
Storks can’t sing like most birds, but they can hiss or screech instead.
These birds are sometimes featured in European folklore and have been associated with good luck and fertility.
Flamingo
Scientific name: Phoenicopterus
The special pink or red coloring gives it a spectacular appearance and makes it a popular bird worldwide.
The flamingo’s pink or reddish colour comes from the algae and small crustaceans it eats.
A flamingo’s nest looks like a mini-mud volcano with room in the middle for a large egg.
Flamingos stand on one leg as a way of conserving body heat.
The knee that is seen in the flamingo is actually the ankle joint. The true knee is higher up and not visible because of the feathers.
Eagle
Scientific name: Aquila
Eagles are large birds of prey that are known for their sharp talons and impressive wingspan.
Eagles can lift prey that weighs up to a couple of pounds off the ground.
They build their nests on top of high cliffs.
An eagle has eight times the eyesight of a human. It can spot a rabbit from up to 3.2km away.
Eagles are loyal birds that mate for life. Only if their mate dies are they likely to look for another.
Flying squirrel
Scientific name: Pteromyini
Flying squirrels are small, nocturnal rodents that are known for their ability to glide through the air, graceful as birds.
They use their tails as rudders to slow down and maneuver before landing.
Flying squirrels can glide 300 metres and make 180-degree turns.
Depending on the species and environment, a flying squirrel can travel between 20 and 120 meters in a single flight.
Flying squirrels are omnivores. They eat nuts, fruit and sometimes even insects and small animals.
Blue and Yellow Macaw
Scientific name: Ara ararauna
A large parrot species with a superb plumage, capable of making very loud sounds.
Blue and Yellow Macaws are often kept as pets and can be trained to perform tricks.
They are very vocal, especially at twilight and are able to repeat words and short phrases.
They have strong beaks with which they can smash the nuts they eat, as well as various objects around the house if let loose.
Blue and Yellow Macaws can live up to 80 years old
Sloth
Scientific name: Folivora
Cute animal, known as one of the slowest mammals, originated in Central and South America
They are very strong for their stature, being able to lift their entire body weight with one arm.
They only poop once a week and can lose up to a third of their body weight in a single… session!
All sloths are colorblind, can only see well in dim light, and are completely blind in bright daylight.
They are faster in the water than on the land and are excellent swimmers.
Squirrel
Scientific name: Sciuridae
Squirrels are small, furry rodents that are known for their love of nuts and acorns.
Their bushy tail helps them balance and communicate with other squirrels.
To escape hawks and other predators, squirrels run in a zigzag pattern.
Some species are able to smell food buried one foot under the snow.
During winter they gain weight to keep warm and survive the cold temperatures.
