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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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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…
Egypt

Tutankhamun facts!

Discover the secrets of the ancient ‘Boy King’…
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    What is the largest species of bird?
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…

Did you know?

An blue whale's heart is the size of a small car.

More about Animals
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!
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 Geography

Shrove Tuesday facts

Learn all about this worldwide religious festival…
General History

Aboriginal Australian Culture!

Explore Aboriginal Australian Culture, one of the oldest in the world!
Egypt

Max in the Land of the Pharaohs!

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

Fabulous facts about Scotland!

Join us on a bonnie adventure, gang…
General History

The Amazing Adventures of Charles Sturt

Join us on an epic expedition…
General Science

BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

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

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

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
General Science

What is coronavirus?

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

Search for Tutankhamun’s hidden chambers continues…

Will scientific evidence unearth an ancient secret?
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…
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

Experience life as an animal with virtual-reality headsets!

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…be transported into the minds of animals
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…
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