35+ Wild and Interesting Facts about Wildlife That May Surprise You

Interesting facts about wildlife: There are different kinds of animals you would find on the planet Earth. Some are tiny like a bug while the other are as huge as a giant! There is a whole world of wildlife to explore from the playful dolphins in the ocean to gigantic elephants in the jungle. In today’s world, it becomes necessary to protect our wildlife and to people aware of it we also celebrate World Wildlife Day. Let’s explore interesting facts about wildlife through our blog.

Interesting Facts about Wildlife

Wildlife is amazing and there are so many cool things to know about it. Here are some of the most amazing and interesting facts about wildlife to read and enjoy – 

1. A tiger roar can be heard up to 2 miles away.
2. In the United States, approximately 6,000 tigers are being kept as pets.
3. Last year in the United States more than 11,000 collisions took place between aircraft and birds.
4. In the United States, there are more than 1,000 captive animal hunting operations in the United States.
5. When elephants reunite after separation they trumpet their trunks in delight.
6. Thousands of individuals are arrested for poaching in the United States.
7. During the last five years, more than one million seals have been killed in the annual seal hunts in Canada.
8. During the past two decades, Africa’s lion population has decreased in size by approximately 42 per cent.
9. There were once dozens of rhinoceros species but now only five remain.
10. More African elephants are being killed for the sake of Ivory than are being born.

11. Without eating for the whole week wolves can survive.
12. The number one cause for the decline in global wildlife diversity is habitat destruction.
13. The West Bengal’s Sundarbans area is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
14. In Jammu and Kashmir, The Dachigam National Park is famous for Hangul (Kashimiri tag).
15. The great Indian Bustard at Present is an endangered species, found in Jaisalmer and Malwa.
16.  In the Rann of Kachchh, Flamingo lays eggs by making a nest.
17. The Rann of Kachchh is known as the natural habitat of the wild ass.
18. The main animals of the Himalayan region are wild sheep, sakin (long-horned wild goat), tapir, hill goat etc.
19. India’s largest bird sanctuary – The Keoladeo (Ghana) Bird Sanctuary is famous as the winter migratory place for Siberian cranes.
20. The Nandan Kanan Zoological Park (Bhubaneswar, Odisha) is well renowned for its white tigers.

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Fun Facts about Wildlife in India

In the whole world, India is home to some of the most incredible wildlife. From tigers to Monitor Lizards there are many things to know about. Read the below-given facts to know about the wildlife of India –  

1. The top big cats of India are the Asian Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, and Black Panther.
2. Common Water Monitor which is also known as the Asian Common Monitor is found in Northeast India and Srilanka.
3. In the whole world, the King cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes and can be found in India and throughout Southeast Asia.
4. Marsh Crocodiles are mostly found in India.
5. The Bengal Monitor Lizard is also known as the Indian Monitor.

Interesting Facts about Wildlife Sanctuary in India

India’s wildlife sanctuaries are like a hidden gem which are filled with amazing animals. These special places protect animals, take care of them and help them to live safely. Let’s learn some interesting facts about wildlife sanctuaries in India –  

1.  Asiatic lions currently only be found in the dry deciduous forest of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, Once present in multiple states of India, including West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh (Rewa, to be specific).
2. the greater one-horned rhino is native to the Indian sub-continent, They are Listed as one of the vulnerable species by IUCN.
3. In India, Corbett Tiger Reserve has reported the highest tiger density. 
4. Some of India’s least-known and rarest birds include the great Indian bustard, white-winged masked finfoot, wood duck, and white-bellied heron. 
5. Among 35 biodiversity hotspots in the world, India hosts 4 – the Himalayas, the Indo-Burma region, the Western Ghats, and the Sundaland including the Nicobar Islands, because of it India is a megadiverse country.

Fun Facts about Wild Animals for Kids

There are many fun facts to know about the animals. To learn interesting facts about animals read  below –

1. Octopuses have three hearts.
2. Polar bears have black skin which helps them to absorb heat.
3. Flamingos are born with grey feathers.
4. Baby elephants are fond of playing.
5. A mammal that lays eggs is platypus.

Also Read – Funniest Animal Facts for Kids Worth Laughing Out Loud

Interesting Facts about Wildlife Biologists

Wildlife biologists are like detectives of animals. They spend their days studying about the wild animals and learning about their habitats. Let’s know some facts about them – 

1. Wildlife biologists conduct research on endangered species.
2. They promote sustainable practices.
3. Wildlife biologists contribute to policy decisions.
4. They use tools to know about the animals or to track them like – like how they eat, play, and find shelter.
5. They observe animals to know about their habits, behaviour, what they eat etc.

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