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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

Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
Physical Geography

10 Facts about Hurricanes!

Discover what they are, how they form and how they’re named…
General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…

  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Sea Life

Humpback Whale Facts!

Get the lowdown on these marine marvels…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!

Did you know?

Rhinos may communicate by leaving each other dung piles.

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General Science

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
General Animals

10 awesome dog facts!

Get the lowdown on these adorable animals…
General Animals

10 brilliant bat facts!

Discover these fantastic flying mammals…
General Geography

10 fabulous facts about Diwali!

Discover the fascinating festival of lights…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?

MORE COOL FEATURES

General History

10 facts about Martin Luther King

Learn about the world-famous civil rights campaigner…
General Animals

10 facts about pandas!

Find out all about these brilliant bears!
General Animals

10 facts about polar bears!

Discover these brilliant beasts of the Arctic…
Monarchy

10 Facts About Queen Victoria!

NG KiDS travels back in time to meet Her Majesty, Queen Victoria…
General Animals

10 facts about rats!

Find out about these clever critters…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
General Science

10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
General Geography

10 facts about the Arctic!

Get ready for a chill!
Romans

10 facts about the Colosseum!

Learn all about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome!
Greece

10 facts about the Olympics!

Learn all about this extraordinary international sporting event!
General History

10 facts about the Tudors!

Nat Geo Kids discovers ten fast facts about the Tudors!
General History

10 facts about the Vikings

Learn all about these Scandinavian sea-warriors!
General Animals

10 facts about wombats!

Check out these cute, clever creatures…
General History

10 facts about World War 2

Learn about this hugely important event in British history…
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General Science

10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
Monarchy

10 fun facts about King Charles III

From speaking Welsh to diving around historic shipwrecks, discover our top ten facts about this ruler…
General Animals

10 giraffe facts!

Discover ten fascinating facts about giraffes!
General Animals

10 great gorilla facts!

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

10 Hippo Facts!

They’re big, bulky and can deliver one serious chomp!
General Animals

10 hopping fun rabbit facts!

Discover more about these adorable small mammals…
General Animals

10 leopard facts!

Find out all about leopards!
General Animals

10 lion facts!

It’s time for the lowdown on these fierce felines…
General Animals

10 orangutan facts!

Learn all about these awesome apes!
General Animals

10 terrific tiger facts!

Check out these seriously-fierce feline facts!
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