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Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Let’s find out what fearsome creature is really lurking below the water and explore their differences.

A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the color of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different.

Buzz! Buzz! Was that a honeybee or wasp zipping past your ear? While both yellow-and-black striped insects can cause a painful sting, they have many differences.

Bioluminescence benefits animals in many ways. Some animals with this ability use their light to lure prey, distract predators, or to attract a mate. Learn more about how animals use bioluminescence to help them survive in their environments.

Regenerative animals are survivors. Species with this ability can regrow limbs, skin, organs, and more! Find out how these animals use regeneration to evade predators and stay alive.

All living things develop through a unique life cycle, but some animals go through greater changes than others. This transformation is called metamorphosis. Learn more about two types of metamorphosis, complete and incomplete. Discover what animals are like throughout the stages of their lives.

You never know what is watching you! From butterflies and walking sticks to owls and lizards, the world is full animals that don't want to be seen. Using their abilities to camouflage, they blend in to survive.

Treat kids to a seek-and-find field trip to the zoo. Penguins, pandas, porpoises, and countless other animals make finding the hidden objects in a PDF — including full-color photo puzzles — a delightfully furry and feathered challenge.

Poo comes in all shapes and sizes. Every animal has its own special sort, and some have fascinating uses for it. Wombats use their cube-shaped droppings to mark their territory; potato beetles build a shield of dung for defence; male hippos spray out a faecal shower to attract mates; and rabbits and dung beetles eat their pellets for extra nutrition. We might call it "waste" but in fact, poo is among the most useful stuff on Earth.