The world's oldest known seed to germinate was a 2,000-year-old date palm seed found at Masada in Israel.

Some trees can communicate with each other using underground fungal networks.

Fact #1809 · Nature

Some volcanoes can erupt underwater without anyone noticing.

Fact #2248 · Nature

A sea turtle's gender is influenced by incubation temperature.

Fact #379 · Nature

The sea turtle’s streamlined shell aids in efficient swimming.

Fact #903 · Nature

Some prehistoric insects grew much larger than modern insects.

Fact #694 · Nature

The Amazon rainforest influences global rainfall patterns.

Fact #335 · Nature

Some plants can survive long periods of drought.

Fact #339 · Nature

A snow owl hunts primarily in open landscapes.

Fact #512 · Nature