Roald Amundsen beat Scott to the South Pole by 34 days by using sled dogs rather than ponies.

A woodpecker's skull absorbs shock from repeated pecking.

Fact #393 · Animals

Some plants can survive in salty soil.

Fact #298 · Animals

The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere.

Fact #140 · Animals

Snow leopards use their long tails for balance.

Fact #371 · Animals

Certain species of fish build bubble nests.

Fact #511 · Animals

A kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping.

Fact #474 · Animals

Some birds migrate between hemispheres each year.

Fact #203 · Animals

The largest known dinosaur species were long-necked sauropods.

Fact #630 · Animals