Morning glory clouds in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria are rare, rolling tube-shaped clouds up to 1,000 km long.

A gecko can climb vertical surfaces using microscopic hairs on its feet.

Fact #415 · Nature

The Amazon rainforest produces vast amounts of atmospheric moisture.

Fact #155 · Nature

Certain plants release chemicals to deter competing vegetation.

Fact #868 · Nature

Some volcanoes can erupt underwater without anyone noticing.

Fact #2248 · Nature

Certain plants use thorns to reduce grazing pressure.

Fact #880 · Nature

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

Fact #1882 · Nature

Sharks are older than trees — they appeared about 450 million years ago.

Fact #3242 · Nature

The snowshoe hare changes fur color with the seasons for camouflage.

Fact #871 · Nature