Kratt Brothers Fun Animal Facts

The Kratt Brothers, hosts of the PBS Kids show Wild Kratts, have some fun facts in honor of Earth Day. These are animals that can commonly be found in urban areas:

- Gray squirrel – Found in several regions of the U.S., just one of these bushy-tailed creatures can bury and hide thousands of acorns in a single season.
- Pigeon – Pigeons feed their babies, or “squabs,” a milk-like substance.
- Earthworm – These wiggly creatures don’t have lungs, instead they use their skin to breathe.
- Peregrine falcon – This formidable hunter flies at speeds of up to 240 mph to catch its prey midflight.
- Raccoon – Raccoons are famous for “washing” their food – but they really feel for food in the water with their very sensitive hands! Plus raccoons just like to handle their food before they eat it.

In honor of Earth Day, consider having your kids pay attention to the animals around them! Squirrels, rabbits, and other urban animals might seem run-of-the-mill and not very exciting, but they're part of nature too, and encouraging your kids to ask questions about them can be a great learning experience