Old-growth forests are not 'climax communities' — they are dynamic, constantly changing systems.

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

Fact #2614 · Nature

Certain sea slugs can incorporate stinging cells from their prey.

Fact #566 · Nature

Strawberries aren't berries — but bananas, avocados, and cucumbers are, botanically speaking.

Fact #3603 · Nature

The Amazon River discharges about 20% of all fresh water that flows into the world's oceans.

Fact #3403 · Nature

The Carboniferous period had vast swamp forests.

Fact #691 · Nature

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

Fact #1826 · Nature

A snow leopard’s wide paws act like natural snowshoes.

Fact #577 · Nature

Tyrannosaurus rex had one of the strongest bites of any land animal.

Fact #667 · Nature