Water lily, family of about 60 species in 4 genera of freshwater flowering plants (order Nymphaeales) native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife, and many varieties have been developed for orn
Join National Geographic Kids as we get the lowdown on one of our planet’s most fascinating insects in our ten facts about honey bees! Facts about honey bees 1. Honey bees are super-important pollinators for flowers, fruits and vegetables. This means that they help other plants grow!
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a great place to explore volcanic rock formations and learn about Idaho's fascinating geologic history. The vast lava fields were formed during eight major eruptions between 15,000 and 2,000 years ago. Take a hike on one of the many trai...
In their range of colour, size, form, and anatomical arrangement, flowers present a seemingly endless variety of combinations. They range in size from minute blossoms to giant blooms. In some plants, such aspoppy,magnolia,tulip, andpetunia, each flower is relatively large and showy and is prod...
Guyana also is home to rare giant otters as well as giant anteaters, that are the largest ant eater species in the world. Giant anteater Guyana is known for its pristine rainforests and very high biodiversity. Over 2,700 plants have been identified in Guyana and a vast number of jungle pl...
July Birth Flowers: Larkspur and Water Lily It’s midsummer, which means it’s time to think about July birthdays! Sending flowers is a popular way to say “happy birthday,” and some of the best blooms to send would be July’s birth month… June 28, 2023 Flower...
Lots of different types of sea creatures call coral reefs their home –giant clams,starfish,sea turtles,seahorses,eels,cuttlefishand many, many more. The reefs provide this diverse range of animals with everything they need, includingfoodandshelter. ...
or large drawings made from stones, arranged on the side of the mountains. The Gigante de Atacama (Atacama Giant), located at Cerro Unitas, is the largest prehistoric anthropomorphic figure in the world at 390 feet (119 m) high and supposedly represents a deity for the indigenous people, fro...
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