Bioluminescent plankton, when disturbed at night, create a glowing blue wake behind boats.

Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.

Fact #274 · Nature

The Amazon rainforest plays a role in carbon cycling.

Fact #236 · Nature

Certain fish produce antifreeze proteins to survive icy waters.

Fact #859 · Nature

A bolt of lightning is about one inch wide but can be miles long.

Fact #2614 · Nature

The Sahara Desert can experience large temperature swings between day and night.

Fact #243 · Nature

Tardigrades can survive extreme radiation, freezing, and even space.

Fact #1942 · Nature

Lightning strikes Earth millions of times each day.

Fact #158 · Nature

The oldest known living tree sprouted before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

Fact #2229 · Nature