The arctic fox changes color with the seasons — white in winter, brown in summer.

Peanuts are not nuts — they're legumes, more closely related to beans.

Fact #3411 · Nature

Some volcanoes remain dormant for centuries before erupting.

Fact #184 · Nature

Some fungi create zombies by controlling insect behavior.

Fact #2715 · Nature

Bananas are naturally radioactive due to potassium.

Fact #1678 · Nature

Storm surges are often responsible for hurricane-related flooding.

Fact #835 · Nature

Cactus spines reduce water loss and protect against herbivores.

Fact #863 · Nature

Some butterflies have wings that reflect ultraviolet light.

Fact #533 · Nature

The oldest known living tree sprouted before the Egyptian pyramids were built.

Fact #2229 · Nature