A snail's mouth contains over 25,000 teeth arranged on a ribbon-like tongue called a radula.

The Amazon rainforest influences global rainfall patterns.

Fact #335 · Nature

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

Fact #415 · Nature

The magnetic north pole moves — it has shifted hundreds of miles since it was first recorded in 1831.

Fact #3408 · Nature

The first land plants appeared over 400 million years ago.

Fact #690 · Nature

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

Fact #1738 · Nature

Some deep-sea fish have expandable stomachs to consume rare prey.

Fact #1407 · Nature

Some butterflies have wings that reflect ultraviolet light.

Fact #533 · Nature

Certain fish can generate electric fields.

Fact #491 · Nature