The biodiversity hotspots of the world — 36 regions — contain 60% of all species on just 2.5% of Earth's land.

Volcanoes can create new land.

Fact #145 · Nature

Bioluminescence is common among deep-sea organisms.

Fact #1418 · Nature

Volcanoes can create new land through lava flows.

Fact #82 · Nature

Tyrannosaurus rex had teeth that could grow over 12 inches long.

Fact #619 · Nature

Some fungi create zombies by controlling insect behavior.

Fact #2715 · Nature

Mudslides can be triggered by heavy rainfall.

Fact #838 · Nature

Polar vortex events bring extremely cold air to lower latitudes.

Fact #840 · Nature

Flash floods can occur within minutes of heavy rainfall.

Fact #823 · Nature