Nature

Are you fascinated with nature? Discover thousands of interesting and fun facts about the animals we share our planet with…

fun facts about meerkats
10 Aug

16 Magical Facts About Meerkats

Meerkats. Animals made famous in the United Kingdom with very stereotypical Russian accents, encouraging viewers to visit a certain price comparison site. Today our prime focus is on real-life meerkats: Think Africa, not Russia, less lavish mansions, more sandy deserts and incoherent barks. These fun facts about Meerkats will shine a light on these mysterious …
facts about rubber trees
9 Aug

14 Remarkable Facts About Rubber Trees

Rubber trees are native to the rain forests of the Amazon region of South America. They’re also found in low altitudes in wetlands such as Sri Lanka, China, Liberia and India, with a significant part of the world’s rubber coming from these trees. Here are some more interesting facts about rubber trees! 1. What’s the …
facts about sharks
6 Aug

28 Jaw-Dropping Facts About Sharks

Often misunderstood as terrifying monsters, sharks are being hunted close to extinction yet they’re vital to the health of our oceans. Here’s some interesting facts about sharks to help you appreciate them better… 1. Sharks are amazingly hardy. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions including the one that killed the dinosaurs. 2. There are likely …
interesting facts about the Arctic Fox
29 Jul

12 Amazing Facts About Arctic Foxes

Arctic foxes are incredible animals that can survive extreme cold temperatures. Arctic foxes are also one of the popular animals among Arctic travellers. These foxes gain instant popularity due to their playful nature. What makes these small animals so remarkable? Here are some fun facts about Arctic foxes. 1. Their fur is a heat regulator. …
facts about mountains
28 Jul

12 Monumental Facts About Mountains

The global landscape is truly fascinating! There are some unbelievable highs and stunning lows to be seen all around. Of course, some of our most spectacular landscape features are mountains – and these can be found all over the world, from Wales to China. How many mountains have you conquered already? Regardless of your own …
Facts about vegetables
27 Jul

36 Nutritious Facts About Vegetables

Vegetables are one of nature’s greatest gifts! Vegetables are a valuable protective food essential for the prevention of diseases and maintenance of health. With the help of these miracle workers and a bit of discipline, we can reach a perfectly well-balanced diet. Rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals, and packed with crucial immune-boosting antioxidants, vegetables are the real …
Fun Facts about Blizzards
20 Jul

9 Fun Facts About Blizzards

You’re unlikely to pay much attention to blizzards unless you’re getting struck by one! Here’s some fun facts about blizzards, and how extraordinary and deadly they can be at the same time… 1. What classifies as a blizzard? It is only considered blizzard conditions if the winds are in excess of 35 miles per hour, …
interesting facts about the panda
18 Jul

14 Bamboo-Barmy Facts About Pandas

Pandas are really iconic creatures!  Associated with China, bamboo and the World Wildlife Fund, these slow-moving, black-and-white beasts are also perhaps some of the most misunderstood. Think you know a lot about these great bears?  Here are a few fun facts about pandas that might just surprise you. 1. Pandas are giant by name. The …
interesting facts about flamingos
15 Jul

34 Flamboyant Facts About Flamingos

Flamingos are one of the most exotic-looking birds! Forget the plastic ones on your neighbour’s lawn, real flamingos are the most amazing birds! These beauties are strong but rare swimmers and powerful fliers, even though they’re most often seen wading. Flamingos have fascinated people since ancient times. Illustrated in caves dating back to 5000 B.C. and …
facts on Jaguars
13 Jul

16 Interesting Facts About Jaguars

Jaguars are some of the fiercest creatures the wild has to offer. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of these beautiful cats, here are some interesting facts about jaguars: 1. Jaguars are related to panthers. Scientists call the Jaguar Panthera Onca. The name is partly derived from Panthera, which is the creature’s genus. 2. …
facts about foxes
4 Jul

15 Cunning Facts About Foxes

Foxes are some of the most famous creatures living in our green and urban areas.  But, as it turns out, they’re actually pretty misunderstood, too!  How much do you know about the wily fox?  Here are more than a few fun facts about foxes to help broaden your mind. 1. Foxes share plenty in common …
facts about floods
30 Jun

17 Frightening Facts About Flooding

Flooding is truly devastating. Occurring for a variety of reasons, floods are some of the deadliest natural and artificial events which ravage homes and businesses all over the world. Floods can arise through bursting of waterway banks, during earthquakes and during hurricanes. In some cases, flooding can simply occur during intense rainfall when poor defenses …
Salto Angel Waterfall, Venezuela
27 Jun

25 Amazing Facts About The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon Rainforest stretches through 9 of the 14 countries that make up the South American continent. The world’s largest and most bio-diverse rainforest is full of surprises! Mysterious and astounding, the Amazon Rainforest remains one of the most fascinating and studied ecosystems on Earth. It’s believed that the Amazon still holds many secrets, waiting …
interesting facts about Crocodiles
25 Jun

20 Insane Facts About Crocodiles

Most people shiver at the thought of crocodiles, and for good reason. These creatures are among the most dangerous in the world. And yet people are also fascinated by them… perhaps because they look like the remnants of a bygone era. Here’s 20 fun facts about crocodiles that might leave you scratching your head: 1. …