Invasive species cause 40% of animal extinctions and cost the global economy over $423 billion annually.

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

Fact #2614 · Nature

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

Fact #1942 · Nature

The Sahara Desert can experience freezing temperatures at night.

Fact #121 · Nature

There are more trees than stars in our galaxy.

Fact #1703 · Nature

Avocados are technically berries — and they evolved to be eaten by giant ground sloths, which are now extinct.

Fact #3416 · Nature

There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way — about 3 trillion trees.

Fact #3484 · Nature

Prehistoric ecosystems were diverse and dynamic.

Fact #754 · Nature

Wildfires can create their own weather systems.

Fact #815 · Nature