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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 Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
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?
  • QUIZ

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

Did you know?

Some experts think individual honeybees have different personalities.

More about honeybees
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
Sea Life

Green sea turtle facts!

Learn about these seriously super swimmers…
Sea Life

10 blue whale facts

Discover these gentle giants of the sea!
General Animals

10 giraffe facts!

Discover ten fascinating facts about giraffes!
Sea Life

Jellyfish Facts!

Join us as we travel the oceans far and wide with these electric jellyfish facts!
Physical Geography

Kids reveal their experiences of the Boxing Day floods

Many children lost their homes, classrooms and playgrounds…
Sea Life

Killer whale facts!

We get the lowdown on these magnificent marine mammals…
General History

Largest ever Bronze Age wheel unearthed in Britain!

The wheel is thought to be the largest and earliest example of its kind…
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General Entertainment

Learn about cool constellations with The LEGO® Group!

Ready for a star-studded LEGO® adventure? 3, 2, 1… blast off!
Sea Life

Leatherback turtle facts!

Check out our splashing facts about these fab reptiles!
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General Science

Light and lenses: 10 facts

Check out these 10 top facts about light and lenses
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General Animals

Living Nature

Snuggle up to some super-cute, eco-friendly soft toys!
Sea Life

Loggerhead turtle facts!

How much do you know about these beautiful sea creatures?
General History

Mary Anning facts

Discover the fossil hunter whose discoveries changed the world…
Romans

Max in the Colosseum

Join Max the time-travelling mouse in our Mini Histories Comic…
Egypt

Max in the Land of the Pharaohs!

Join Max the time-travelling mouse in our Mini Histories Comic…
Greece

Max on Mount Olympus!

Join Max the time-travelling mouse in our Mini Histories Comic…
General Animals

Meerkat Facts!

Get the lowdown on one seriously cute critter with our mega meerkat facts!
General Animals

Meet elephant expert Paula Kahumbu!

This elephant ecologist is inspiring her fellow Kenyans to protect wildlife…
General Geography

Meet Extraordinary Explorer Alex Van Bibber!

NG Kids travelled into the wilds of Canada to meet an awesome adventurer…
General Animals

Meet Narwhal the ‘unicorn’ puppy

This abandoned pup has an unusual feature on his forehead…
General Animals

Meet Some Bonkers Bats!

Get ready for the winged, weird and wonderful…
Prehistoric Animals

Meet Some Deadly Dinos!

Join us as we get up-close with some prehistoric beasts!
General Animals

Meet some incredible conservation heroes!

They’re the ultimate wildlife warriors…
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General Geography

Meet the Met Office!

Discover all there is to know about the UK’s national weather service…
Birds

Meet the penguins of the Falkland Islands!

Join us on an adventure to the Falkland Islands to meet five fab species of penguin!
Countries

Mexico facts: discover this fascinating country!

Embark on a Mexican adventure…
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