Discover
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
Did you know?
A nine-banded armadillo can jump up to 1.2m vertically off the ground.
The life of Nelson Mandela
Discover the world-famous human rights activist who became South Africa’s first black president…
Meet the penguins of the Falkland Islands!
Join us on an adventure to the Falkland Islands to meet five fab species of penguin!
Experience life as an animal with virtual-reality headsets!
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…be transported into the minds of animals
What’s it like to be a rhino ranger?
Nat Geo Kids goes into the wild with the Black Rhino Conservation Programme…
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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Fascinating facts about the Sámi people
Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!
Meet Extraordinary Explorer Alex Van Bibber!
NG Kids travelled into the wilds of Canada to meet an awesome adventurer…
Scientists discover birdie tap dance that’s invisible to the naked eye
The behaviour was picked up by slow-motion cameras
Dakotaraptor: Scientists unearth giant winged raptor!
Could the huge predator really have challenged the T. rex?
NG KiDS chats to Dinosaur Expert Jack Horner!
We get the dino lowdown from Jurassic World’s lead palaeontologist…
