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Animals

Animals are members of Kingdom Animalia, also known as Metazoa. All animals are multicellular and motile, meaning they can move impulsively and independently.

For all they have in common, different animal species vary in spectacular ways. Some are more active at night (known as nocturnal) while others are most active during the day (known as diurnal). Some are merely a few cells; whiles others can weigh several tonnes.

The five most well-known classes of fauna are mammals (such as lions and monkeys), birds (such as ducks and emus), fish (such as sharks and snapper), reptiles (such as snakes and crocodiles) and amphibians (such as frogs and salamanders).

The exact number of animal species existing on Earth is still not known, with around 17-18,000 new species being discovered every year.

Scroll through the videos, photos and articles below to find out more about animals.

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Africa's Lost Eden

The World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Just Got Desperately Needed Help

News The World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Just Got Desperately Needed Help

Proposals to ban international trade in pangolins received support from a body charged with helping to conserve wildlife.

Follow Video Baby Koalas A newborn koala is only the size of a jelly bean. Called a joey, the baby is blind, naked, and earless.

Baby Koalas

Follow Photos Cecil the Lion Died One Year Ago

Cecil the Lion Died One Year Ago

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Win The Jungle Book On DVD!

Win The Jungle Book On DVD!

Watch the legend come to life in Disney's ground-breaking live-action adventure.

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Animal Impact

Tiny Real-Life Horse of Greek Myth Headed for Extinction

News Tiny Real-Life Horse of Greek Myth Headed for Extinction

Skyros ponies, thought to have pulled Achilles' legendary chariot, have declined to about 200 animals left on Earth.

Follow Video Baby Taipans This cold-blooded reptile is a fussy eater and prefers its food warm.

Baby Taipans

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17 Surprisingly Cute Photos of Turtles

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Built For The Kill

How Human Violence Stacks Up Against Other Killer Animals

News How Human Violence Stacks Up Against Other Killer Animals

Humans get some of their knack for killing each other from the primate family tree, a new study says—but that doesn’t let us off the hook.

Follow Video Baby Seahorses These fairytale-like creatures are happy to indulge in public canoodling.

Baby Seahorses