Finland is covered in forests and boasts nearly 200,000 lakes! Finns value equality. It was the first country in Europe to grant voting rights to women. Young readers will love learning about More →
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People are often afraid of snakes, but these pythons are actually known for their fearfulness. Ball pythons curl up when threatened, coiling so tightly that they can actually be rolled around More →
These small snakes pack a poisonous punch. Found in the branches of rain forest trees, bush vipers use their venom to feed on rodents, amphibians, lizards, and birds. See how these… More →
The Arleigh Burke Destroyers are some of the United States Navy’s most massive and heavily armed ships. These huge guided missile destroyers are around 500 feet long and loaded with more than More →
In the middle of winter, people venture out on the frozen lakes in search of fish. After setting up their shacks, anglers drill holes through the ice and drop their lines. Some shacks are… More →
The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while… More →
Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how… More →
King cobras are known for their broad heads and standing defense posture. When these cobras sense prey nearby, they extend the top one-third of their body up in the air, lurching forward to… More →
Did you know that some fish use their own kind of fishing rod? The female anglerfish dangles a worm-like spine in front of its face to lure prey before capturing them with her jagged teeth.… More →
Emerald tree boas are an electrifying sight! Sporting a pattern of lightning bolt shapes down their green backs, these nonvenomous snakes catch rodents in a flash. See how these hair-raising… More →