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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

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…

  • QUIZ

    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
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…

Did you know?

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years! That means we drink the same water as woolly mammoths, the first humans and King Tut.

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!
General History

15 facts about the Victorians!

Head back in time to when Britain became the most powerful empire in world history…
Insects

Stag beetle facts!

Discover the secrets of Britain’s largest beetle…

MORE COOL FEATURES

Nature

Science with Dr Karl: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
General Animals

Meet some incredible conservation heroes!

They’re the ultimate wildlife warriors…
Space

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Animals

Scientists still stumped by zebra stripes

What is the meaning of those stripy coats?
General Geography

Meet Extraordinary Explorer Alex Van Bibber!

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

Aussie Adventure on Fraser Island!

NG Kids explores Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia!
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

Discover these incredible, gentle giants of the forest…
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
General Animals

Watch ancient baby cave ‘dragons’ hatching!

It seems dragons really do exist!
Prehistoric Animals

Dakotaraptor: Scientists unearth giant winged raptor!

Could the huge predator really have challenged the T. rex?
General Animals

10 facts about wombats!

Check out these cute, clever creatures…
Physical Geography

Kids reveal their experiences of the Boxing Day floods

Many children lost their homes, classrooms and playgrounds…
Prehistoric Animals

NG KiDS chats to Dinosaur Expert Jack Horner!

We get the dino lowdown from Jurassic World’s lead palaeontologist…
Countries

Amazing places to visit this summer!

Check out our list of wild things to do in the UK and Ireland this summer!
Prehistoric Animals

‘Rainbow dinosaur’ fossil discovered!

Check out this colourful, feathered fossil…
General History

Satellite images hint at lost Mayan city

A teenager’s fascinating find on satellite images of the Mexican jungle…
Romans

Huge Roman villa discovered in Wiltshire garden

The chance discovery could be one of the biggest Roman villas ever found in Britain
General Geography

Dare To Explore with Paul Rose!

Explorer Paul Rose tells us all about his awesome Arctic adventures, and how he came to do this super cool job!
Nature

Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
Prehistoric Animals

Have scientists discovered the earliest EVER animal?

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General Geography

Explore volcanoes with the new LEGO® City range!

Brace yourself for tons of explosive fun with the awesome new LEGO® City Volcano Explorers range!
General Animals

Amazing animals who battled back from injury

Meet some amazing pet survivors!
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
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