Animal Showdowns

The red-tailed hawk takes on the great horned owl; it’s a battle of the fearsome birds of prey. Both are talented hunters with menacing weapons of sharp beaks and claws. Both have excellent… More →

Claws braced. Let the battle begin! Learn how honey badgers and hyenas fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary. More →

Witness the battle between a king cobra and an eastern diamondback rattlesnake, two venomous reptiles. Both have deadly fangs that release venom to paralyze and kill prey. The king cobra is… More →

Two massive reptiles battle it out. The Komodo dragon, the world’s biggest lizard, is up against the green anaconda, the world’s longest and heaviest snake. The Komodo dragon has razor-sharp… More →

The battle of the sea creatures pits the leopard seal, a marine mammal predator, against a giant fish, the tiger shark. The leopard seal is one of the world’s largest seals, but her opponent… More →

The claws are out now. The ultimate cat showdown is the battle between a lion and a tiger. Which cat has the sharpest bite? Which one will be the quickest to pounce? What will it take to win… More →

The mountain lion has sharp hearing and great eyesight, but not a strong sense of smell. The coyote also has fantastic hearing and eyesight. Both creatures have strong bites and sharp claws.… More →

The Goliath birdeater tarantula, the world’s biggest spider, is pitted against its mighty arachnid cousin, the emperor scorpion, at more than five times its weight. Both are fierce predators, More →

Watch the showdown between the walrus and the elephant seal, two tough hunters of the ocean. The walrus uses its long tusks to stay safe from polar bears and orcas. But can it win against the More →

Muscles braced. Let the battle begin! Learn how wolf packs and moose fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary. More →

Claws slash. Let the battle begin! Learn how wolverines and Tasmanian devils fight through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary. More →