Facts on Fish https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/facts-on-fish
How to be a smart fish eater.
PCBs were released or leaked into the air and water and have been transported around
How to be a smart fish eater.
PCBs were released or leaked into the air and water and have been transported around
Go on the ice with a Nat Geo Explorer for a behind-the-scenes look at a 10-day-old harp seal. Learn how the star of „Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory“ filmed the pup diving and swimming for the first time, plus check out the changes these fast-growing sea mammals go through as they grow up.
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This specimen is helping scientists learn about how dinos grew up.
As the juvenile dino grew into an adult, its headgear would have changed shape.
Can you believe everything you read? Not always. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between real-life headlines and made-up ones—especially on the Internet. And some people try to trick you on purpose. Follow these tips for sniffing out fake news.
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From pyramids to temples, our ancestors knew how to get things done.
Built to honor Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, this temple was said to have
Get pictures and fun facts about eight carnivorous plants.
Butterwort bristles have gluey hairs that snag insects until the plant’s digestive
A rainbow-colored crustacean skitters along the ocean floor, adding a splash of brightness to the murky setting. The animal’s narrow, hard-shelled body sports orange, green, red, and blue hues. Known as the peacock mantis shrimp, this beautiful, seven-inch-long critter looks harmless. But the marine animal packs a punch—literally. SHRIMP SMACKDOWN Peacock mantis shrimp mostly live in shallow parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The crustacean spends much of its time looking for crabs and mollusks to eat. When it finds a delicious-looking snack, the animal goes into full-on boxer mode. Springing out one of its club-like front claws, the animal delivers a swift punch to its prey. The punch is 50 times faster than the blink of an eye and strong enough to break glass! These shrimp also rely on their sparing moves to keep enemies away from burrows in the ocean floor that they use as shelters. Hovering at the opening of its burrow, a peacock mantis shrimp will strike at intruders that come too close. EYES ON THE PRIZE The crustacean has another eye-popping feature in addition to its strong punch. Its eyes—which protrude from its head and move independently—can see in two different directions at once. They can also detect colors that humans are unable to see. It’s easy to be floored by this animal’s cool traits! Watch a video of the peacock mantis shrimp. Text by Andrea Silen, NGS Staff
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Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa. Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they’re often found in water, which helps them stay cool in the hot, tropical climate where they live.
Comeback critters See how animal species in trouble have come back from the brink
Even without a fancy underwater camera, you can still capture mysteries of the deep. Check out these tips before heading to the local aquarium.
Photographing through the aquarium’s glass at an angle means light will have to travel
It had feathers, but this dino couldn’t fly.
named this dino using the Greek words meaning “quick thief” for the way it might have