Toys that Teach Under $5

The Red Fox is the largest of the true foxes, and its fiery amber fur has become a symbolic representation of the beauty of the natural world. Immo...

Also known as the duck-billed platypus, the platypus is one of the most specialized and unique mammal species on planet Earth. Not only is it one ...

A semiaquatic mammal primarily endemic to North America, the river otter is actually a close relative of the weasel and shares many of the same h...

Believe it or not, the beaver is actually a rodent! Made up of two different species, the North American beaver and the Eurasian beaver, this buck...

The male mallard duck, instantly recognizable by its green head and yellow bill, is ubiquitous throughout the northern hemisphere, with perhaps a l...

Interestingly enough, the birth of wolf pups is tied to the abundance of prey in the area in a multitude of ways. For example, the size of wolf li...

Did you know there are actually multiple species of gray squirrel? This figurine is modeled after the eastern gray squirrel, which can be identifi...

Native to Southern Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, toucans are a tropical species of bird that are well known for their...

Despite its colorful appearance, the red-eye tree frog isn’t poisonous. Instead, it relies on camouflage to hide itself from predators. During the ...

Adorably stalking through the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia is this beautiful snow leopard cub! Too protect them from the cold and har...

There are nine known species of raven, although the common raven is by far the most prevalent. It can be found widely distributed throughoutthe n...

Unlike many other species of mammal, whitetail deer fawns do not stay close by their mothers for protection. Instead, very young fawns will lay ve...

Smaller but strikingly similar to their close relative the gray wolf, coyotes are a canine that densely inhabit North and Central America. Coyotes...

Starfish, sometimes more commonly called sea stars, can be found throughout the world’s oceans, from shallow tidal pools to deep trenches. They ar...

Contrary to popular belief, the manta ray is not its own species. Instead, manta rays are comprised of two species, the giant oceanic manta ray an...

The African Elephant consists of two different species, the enormous African bush elephant and the smaller African forest elephant. Although this ...

Some of the best-known woolly mammoths are babies, and some complete examples have been stunningly preserved in ice. The 42,000-year-old baby nickn...

Although green sea turtles grow to be 5 feet long, their babies are only 2 inches long at birth! Female green sea turtles dig holes in the sand to...

The third largest land mammal, hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic herbivores that can be found in southern Africa. Although adult hippopotamuses are ...

Also known as the white fox, polar fox, and snow fox, the Arctic fox is one of the most common mammals found throughout the Arctic. Due to its mul...

Spider monkeys are New World primates that inhabit the rainforest regions of South America, Central America and Mexico. Their name comes from thei...

Like many mammals, black bear cubs rely on their mother’s for protection early on in their infancy and stay with them for nearly 2 years before he...

Despite common belief, grizzly bears aren’t one single species. Instead, they are any North American subspecies of brown bear, including the mainl...

Tabby cats, also called tiger cats, aren’t a distinct breed. Rather, tabby refers to a pattern of stripes that several breeds can display. The stri...

One the most famous parrot species, the blue and gold macaw is a very popular bird in aviculture due to its intelligence, social personality, and ...

Well known for their incredible speed, cheetahs are the fastest land animal and can reach speeds of up to 70 mph. However, this adorable little ch...

Dozens of species of rabbits, including popular types such as the Eastern cottontail, snowshoe hare, and jackrabbit, make their homes throughout th...

Although white rhinos are the largest species of rhino in the world, this little one still has a lot of growing to do! Did you know white rhinos a...

Dinosaurs, like all modern birds and most reptiles, laid eggs. In recent years, many fossilized eggs and nests have been discovered, although we ar...

One of the most popular barnyard chickens is the white Leghorn, an excellent layer and medium-sized bird. It’s a hardy breed originally from Italy ...

Dachshunds are spunky, friendly dogs of the hound group, meaning they were at one time bred as hunters. In fact, in German, the breed name means ba...

The African Elephant can actually be two different species, including the African bush elephant and the somewhat smaller African forest elephant. ...

Brachiosaurus was a large herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic Period (155-150 million years ago) in what is now weste...

Native to the Arctic Circle, polar bears are a unique species of bear that have adapted to survive in cold, harsh environments. Although polar bea...

Kids are baby goats, and giving birth to a baby goat is known as kidding. Kids are born after around 150 days gestation, and twins are most common,...

Phoenix roosters are a highly unique breed, easily distinguishable by their saddle and sickle feathers, the long feathers that reach from their bac...

Behold, the king of the jungle… in a few more years! The second largest big cat, lions are endemic to Africa and India, and are the quintessential...

Chicken breeds number in the hundreds, as farmers and breeders have selected for size, egg color, meat, growth, and many other factors. A hen is a ...

Lambs are young sheep. A sheep is considered a “lamb” if it is younger than one year old. Unlike humans who can take up to a year to start walking,...

Ever collect bugs in a jar as a child? The World’s Best Bug Jar takes insect collection and observation to a new level. The lid is a 2x magnifier,...

Piglets are precocious animals, born with teeth and the ability to suckle immediately. They first fight for space with their littermates, but event...