The Amazon rainforest is often called the lungs of the Earth.

A sea turtle can navigate using Earth's magnetic field.

Fact #464 · Nature

Certain plants close their leaves when touched as a defense response.

Fact #891 · Nature

The Tardigrade can survive the vacuum of space.

Fact #1681 · Nature

A single coral colony can consist of thousands of tiny animals.

Fact #367 · Nature

Avocados are technically berries — and they evolved to be eaten by giant ground sloths, which are now extinct.

Fact #3416 · Nature

Rainbows form when light refracts and reflects in water droplets.

Fact #130 · Nature

Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.

Fact #272 · Nature

Some bacteria thrive in extreme heat near hydrothermal vents.

Fact #900 · Nature