Sinkholes can form suddenly — in 2013 a Florida man was swallowed by a sinkhole that opened beneath his bedroom.

Some fungi create zombies by controlling insect behavior.

Fact #2715 · Nature

A snow leopard’s thick fur helps it survive in cold climates.

Fact #454 · Nature

Dinosaurs lived on every continent.

Fact #730 · Nature

Cactus spines reduce water loss and protect against herbivores.

Fact #863 · Nature

Some marine snails use venom to capture prey.

Fact #432 · Nature

Lightning can strike more than once in the same place.

Fact #818 · Nature

The total weight of all ants on Earth is roughly equal to the total weight of all humans.

Fact #3490 · Nature

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

Fact #1955 · Nature