If you saw a hippo spending most of its day in a river, you would probably assume it is an excellent swimmer. After all, hippos spend up to 16 hours each day in the water. But here’s a surprising fact: hippos cannot actually swim. Instead of swimming like fish, hippos sink. Hippos are extremely large […]

The brilliant colors of a peacock come from a phenomenon called iridescence. Iridescence is when something appears to change color or shimmer as light strikes it from different angles. Peacock feathers contain tiny crystal-like structures that interact with light, reflecting vivid blues, greens, and shimmering colors back to our eyes. This effect is known as […]

The honey badger has been described in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “most fearless animal in the world.” From raiding beehives to standing up to dangerous predators, this remarkable creature seems ready to take on almost anything. But can a honey badger really eat a venomous cobra? The answer is yes. Honey […]

Have you ever watched a fly land nearby and begin rubbing its front legs together? It almost looks like the fly is excited about finding its next meal. But is that really what’s happening? While flies may seem like simple insects, God designed them with incredible features that help them fly, balance, cling to surfaces, […]

A peregrine falcon travels at different speeds depending on what it is doing. When simply cruising through the sky, it flies at around 25 to 34 miles per hour. When pursuing prey, it can reach speeds of up to 69 miles per hour. But its most impressive speed comes during a hunting dive. When it […]

Salmon Coloring Sheet Learning about salmon is made possible by: Award-winning science curriculum by Apologia. Why Do Salmon Swim Upstream? Have you ever wondered why salmon swim upstream, fighting against strong river currents instead of going with the flow? It might seem like a strange and difficult journey, but it is an important part of […]