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Animal Classification

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Animal Classification How do I find out the species, genus, family, order, class, phylum (division), and kingdom of an animal? You can find…

Superlatives: Animals

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Superlatives Animals The San Diego Zoo has more details on the largest and smallest animals in the world. Extreme Science Animal Kingdom has…

Speed of Animals

Most of the following measurements are for maximum speeds over approximate quarter-mile distances. Exceptions—which are included to give a wide range of animals—are the lion and elephant,…

Brewer's: Animal

To go the entire animal, a facetious euphuism for “To go the whole hog.” (See Hog.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Animal SpiritsAnima Mundi A B C D E…

Animal Books

The world beyond Charlotte's Web by Holly Hartman Since the days of Aesop's fables, animal stories have brought readers closer to the animal kingdom while pointing up truths…

Animal Jokes

Do YOU know what's little and quick and has 32 wheels? Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side! Why did the chicken cross the Internet? To get to the…

Poisonous Animals

/* /*]]>*/ There are countless animals in the world, a number of which are poisonous. A good way to tell if an animal is poisonous or not is to look at the colors. If it's colorful, steer clear.…

Fastest Animals

Land mammal: The cheetah can run as fast as 70 m.p.h. Marine mammal: Killer whales can reach speeds of 48 m.p.h. Bird: The peregrine falcon dives at speeds of up to 200 m.p.h. and can fly at a…

animal-rights movement

(Encyclopedia) animal-rights movement, diverse individuals and groups concerned with protecting animals from perceived abuse or misuse. Supporters are specifically concerned with the use of animals…