Some ants practice slash-and-burn agriculture — clearing areas to plant their fungal crops.

Water is the only common substance on Earth that naturally exists in all three states — solid, liquid, and gas — at everyday temperatures.

The total weight of all ants on Earth is roughly equal to the total weight of all humans.

The penguin’s dense feathers create a waterproof barrier.

Some bacteria can live inside rocks.

A snow owl hunts primarily in open landscapes.

A chameleon changes color primarily for communication and temperature control.

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

The Amazon rainforest is often called the lungs of the Earth.