Alpacas are funny looking mammals, and are very cute when they are young. In a mixed herd they look like sheep that have been stretched at the neck, but in actual fact they are very different animals indeed.These charming , rather large babies develop some very interesting … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are 68 different species of eagle around the world? These notorious, mighty birds of prey live in a variety of habitats and come in a variety of shapes, shades and sizes. But all eagles, regardless of the species, start out life as a tiny little birds, … [Read more...]

Baby opossums are one of only two families of marsupials found in the Americas, and the only family found in North America. Not only that, but only one species of that family - the Common (Virginia) Opossum lives any further north than Mexico. In contrast, there are about 120 … [Read more...]

Polar bears are the largest bears, and they are also the most northern of all the species. It is a wonder, that any animal can successfully raise their young in such a harsh, desolate Arctic landscape. In an area where the biggest threat is not from predators but from the … [Read more...]

Bearded dragons are one of the most popular pet lizards around the globe. In adulthood, they are relatively docile and easy to handle. As babies though, they can be a bit more of a handful. They go through a lot of changes both in appearance and behaviour along their journey to … [Read more...]

While rabbits may look a bit like rodents, they are actually very different. Rabbits are mammals which belong to the ‘Lagomorph’ order (Lagomorph means ‘hare-shaped’) that also includes hares and pikas.While they transform into cute little bundles of fur and charm, they are … [Read more...]

Dolphins are incredibly intelligent animals. They are renowned for many things including their remarkable memory, ability to learn skills and follow commands. But it's not just intelligence that stands out with these amazing water dwellers.Baby dolphins have some amazing … [Read more...]

Lions are magnificent, wise and fearsome in equal measure. They are one of the most notorious apex predators around today, but as babies, they can look more like domestic cats than big cats at the top of the food chain. You wouldn’t think, looking at a baby lion, that this … [Read more...]

If you think hedgehogs are cute, just wait until you see a baby hedgehog. These tiny little babies look much like their adult selves, only smaller, cuter and with less intimidating quills.Here are some incredible facts about baby hedgehogs, as well as some answers to many … [Read more...]

It is quite remarkable, the challenge and adversity that some animals face in their habitat. In environments that seem utterly hostile to human life, empty and baron, there are animals that have evolved with the skills and anatomy to thrive. The baby penguin is one such animal. … [Read more...]