Chickens are intelligent and social creatures. They prefer to spend their time with their flock, scratching and foraging for tasty treats, dust bathing and snoozing in the sun.
Much like us, pigs love to cuddle and play. They are extremely intelligent and have excellent memories. They also enjoy listening to music. How cool is that?
Seals are a group of animals known as pinnipeds. There are 33 known living species of pinnipeds and 50 extinct ones. Seals were almost hunted to extinction in New Zealand during the 1700s.
Horses are sensitive and strong. Did you know that horses can’t see in full colour? It was once believed that they were colour blind but we now know that they can see some colours.
Bees are needed to help many food crops and wild plants thrive. Did you know that bees can be found on every continent of the world except for Antarctica?
Cats are curious and intelligent. They are the most popular companion animals in the world today. Most people love cats, even though the feeling might not be returned!
Mice are clever and social creatures. They love to come out at night and nibble on treats. Mice tend to live in forests or fields but sometimes they can end up in your home!
Whales are wonderful. When surfacing, they can show a range of displays including breaching, spouting of water and tail slapping. Have you ever seen a whale display?
Dogs are one of the most popular companions for humans. They are intelligent and social and have been companions for humans for many thousands of years.
A fish is a limbless, cold-blooded, vertebrate animal with gills and fins who lives in the water. Fish are simply amazing. They are sentient, which means they can feel pain just like humans.
Goats are intelligent and curious. They enjoy a life of exploring and adventure. Goats share many similarities with other animals such as sheep and cows.
Frogs can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. Because New Zealand is so isolated, we have some very unique frogs that are unlike any other in the world!
