Henry Carter Hull

Did you know that wildebeests are also known as gnus? Wildebeests are part of a group called antelopes. Learn these and other interesting facts in “All About Wildebeests”.

Great Danes are nicknamed "the Apollo of Dogs." This nickname comes from their strength and large size. Learn more about these dogs in Great Danes, part of the All About Dogs series.

Dalmatians are the only truly spotted dog breed. A Dalmatian's spots can be black or brown. Learn more about these dogs in Dalmatians, part of the All About Dogs series.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on land. They can grow to be 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and weigh as much as 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms). Find out more in Giraffe, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Did you know that kangaroos belong to a group called marsupials? Kangaroo mothers keep their babies safe inside their pouches. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Kangaroo's World”.

Did you know that a group of giraffes is called a tower? Giraffes can go for months without drinking water. Learn more about these fascinating animals in “Meet the Giraffe”.

Did you know that giant anteaters have long, sticky tongues? Giant anteaters use their tails as umbrellas. Find out these and more exciting facts in “I Am a Giant Anteater”.

Mambas are venomous snakes found in Africa. There are four different species of mamba. Find out more in Mambas, one of the titles in The World of Snakes.

Rhinos love to roll in the mud. The mud cools the rhinos down when the weather is hot and stops them from being bitten by bugs. Find out more in Rhino, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Did you know that a rhino can be as long as a small car? Rhinos take mud baths to help keep cool. Learn more about these fascinating animals in “Meet the Rhino”.