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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

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…

  • QUIZ

    What is your favourite reptile?
Romans

10 Facts About Ancient Rome

Discover the glory of Ancient Rome…
General History

10 Winter Olympics facts!

Find out about this hair-raising international event…

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.

Birds

Starling murmuration facts!

Discover some amazing aerial antics…
Birds

Bird lover builds 27,500 swift nest boxes!

Check out this awesome achievement…
General History

The Great Fire of London Facts

Discover the fierce flames that changed London forever…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

Discover these incredible, gentle giants of the forest…

MORE COOL FEATURES

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
General Animals

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
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Egypt

Tutankhamun – Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh

Discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh
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General Geography

Fascinating facts about the Sámi people

Discover these indigenous people’s traditions, lifestyle and culture!
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…
General Animals

Scientists still stumped by zebra stripes

What is the meaning of those stripy coats?
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
General Geography

Meet Extraordinary Explorer Alex Van Bibber!

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

Scientists discover birdie tap dance that’s invisible to the naked eye

The behaviour was picked up by slow-motion cameras
Countries

Aussie Adventure on Fraser Island!

NG Kids explores Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia!
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?
Prehistoric Animals

NG KiDS chats to Dinosaur Expert Jack Horner!

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

Kids reveal their experiences of the Boxing Day floods

Many children lost their homes, classrooms and playgrounds…
Countries

Amazing places to visit this summer!

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

10 great gorilla facts!

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

Satellite images hint at lost Mayan city

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

‘Rainbow dinosaur’ fossil discovered!

Check out this colourful, feathered fossil…
General Animals

10 facts about wombats!

Check out these cute, clever creatures…
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!
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
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