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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…

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

Birds

Get to know garden birds

Which of these feathered friends visits YOUR garden?
Countries

Kenya facts: discover this amazing African country!

Breathtaking views, spectacular wildlife and vibrant culture? Let’s go!
General Animals

10 top cheetah facts!

Join us in a thrilling chase with the fastest land mammal on Earth…

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    Which planet has the most moons?
Birds

10 facts about emperor penguins

Learn all about these brilliant birds of Antarctica!
General History

Yuval Noah Harari Interview!

We chat to this famous thinker about ancient humans, tech, money, stories and more…

Did you know?

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. That’s at least a billion trillion!

More about space ❯
Egypt

Tutankhamun facts!

Discover the secrets of the ancient ‘Boy King’…
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!
Sea Life

10 facts about great white sharks!

Learn all about the great white shark!

MORE COOL FEATURES

Countries

Fabulous facts about Scotland!

Join us on a bonnie adventure, gang…
General Science

BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

How does it work and what can it do? We investigate…
General History

The Amazing Adventures of Charles Sturt

Join us on an epic expedition…
Greece

Max on Mount Olympus!

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

All about plastic!

Get the low down on this fascinating multi-use material
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
Space

NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots a ‘mouse’ on Mars!

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
Birds

Meet the penguins of the Falkland Islands!

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

Science with Dr Karl: Immortal Jellyfish!

Can these creatures live forever?!
General Science

10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
General Animals

10 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
Nature

How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

Check out our top tips for becoming an eco-hero…
Egypt

Search for Tutankhamun’s hidden chambers continues…

Will scientific evidence unearth an ancient secret?
Physical Geography

Awesome poems about the water cycle!

It’s raining rhymes!
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
General History

International Women’s Day

Check out our round-up of inspiring female figures from history…
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General Science

10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
General Animals

Meet Some Bonkers Bats!

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

What’s it like to be a rhino ranger?

Nat Geo Kids goes into the wild with the Black Rhino Conservation Programme…
Romans

Max in the Colosseum

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

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!
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Egypt

Tutankhamun – Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

Discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh
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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