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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

    What is the largest species of bird?
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?

Walking uses 200 muscles.

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!
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…
General Science

BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

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

Fabulous facts about Scotland!

Join us on a bonnie adventure, gang…
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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?!
Egypt

Search for Tutankhamun’s hidden chambers continues…

Will scientific evidence unearth an ancient secret?
General Science

10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
General Animals

Meet Some Bonkers Bats!

Get ready for the winged, weird and wonderful…
Nature

How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

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

International Women’s Day

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

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
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General Science

10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
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 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
General History

Largest ever Bronze Age wheel unearthed in Britain!

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

Science with Dr Karl: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
Space

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Animals

Meet some incredible conservation heroes!

They’re the ultimate wildlife warriors…
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