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Welcome to our Discover section! This is where you can discover some of the coolest facts for kids from around our planet. From animals and geography to science, nature and history, there are so many amazing facts for kids just waiting to be discovered by young explorers like you!

Uncover curious creatures from both land and sea, ancient mysteries and civilisations, incredible destinations and natural wonders – prepare to be wowed by our wonderful world.

Ready to explore, gang? Start your voyage of discovery by clicking around below. Beware! You’re about to unearth some pretty awesome stuff. Who knows what you might discover…

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General Animals

Hedgehog Facts!

Get the lowdown on one of our planet’s cutest critters with our fascinating hedgehog facts!
Monarchy

15 fun facts about Queen Elizabeth II

From inventing a new dog breed to publishing her first Instagram post, discover our favourite facts about this ruler…
General Animals

10 terrific tiger facts!

Check out these seriously-fierce feline facts!
  • QUIZ

    Which big cat is recognisable thanks to its rosette markings?
Insects

10 facts about honey bees!

Find out all about our brilliant bees!
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…

Did you know?

Crabs are distant relatives of spiders.

Sea Life

10 facts about great white sharks!

Learn all about the great white shark!
Sea Life

How YOU can help save our marine wildlife!

Will YOU help protect our endangered marine wildlife?
Sea Life

Killer whale facts!

We get the lowdown on these magnificent marine mammals…
Sea Life

Seahorse facts!

Grab your snorkels and join us as we get up close to these colourful critters…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
Countries

Mexico facts: discover this fascinating country!

Embark on a Mexican adventure…
Insects

Dung beetle facts!

Roll away with our fab facts about this bonkers bug!
General Science

7 steps to surviving an apocalypse (according to science!)

What would YOU do if the world was ending?
General Science

Charles Darwin and the Mystery of Life!

Find out about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
Sea Life

Humpback Whale Facts!

Get the lowdown on these marine marvels…
Countries

Country Fact File: Tanzania!

Find out all about Tanzania!
Reptiles

Anaconda Facts!

Get ready to discover a super-powerful predator…
General History

The adventures of Captain Cook!

Take a trip back in time to when Captain Cook sailed into Sydney Harbour…
General History

Mary Anning facts

Discover the fossil hunter whose discoveries changed the world…
Countries

Cuba facts!

Learn all about this colourful country!
General History

The life of Anne Frank

Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary…
Countries

Bahamas facts!

Learn all about these terrific tropical islands…
General Animals

Eurasian Lynx Facts!

Find out ten fast facts about the Eurasian Lynx!
Egypt

Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite?

Probably not, according to scientists…
Countries

Spain facts: discover the land of flamenco and fiesta!

Sunny beaches, fascinating culture and beautiful cities – learn all about one of the world’s coolest countries with our facts about Spain!
Sea Life

How YOU can help save our marine wildlife!

Will YOU help protect our endangered marine wildlife?
General History

10 facts about Christmas!

Learn all about the history and twinkly traditions of the festive season…
Countries

Azerbaijan facts!

How much do you know about this fascinating country…?
General Animals

Dr Jane Goodall interview!

Find out more about this amazing primatologist who has changed the way we see our closest animal cousins…
Countries

NG KiDS Heads to the Galápagos Islands!

Find out all about this incredible place and the amazing animals that live there…
Space

Space Junk!

20 seriously strange things you’ll find in space…
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
General Animals

Autumn Animals!

Check out our gallery of beautiful autumn animals!
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