Animal Lovers

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

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Bossy Elephant in English | Gullah Tales

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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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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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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...
African Elephant | Zoo Minutes

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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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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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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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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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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...