One of the smallest countries in Africa, mountainous Rwanda is referred to as the “land of a thousand hills.”
Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is home to about one third of the world’s mountain
Forests make up one-third of Earth’s land surface, or more than 15 million square miles. That’s a lot of trees—and animals! Check out this tree-mendous gallery of trees from around the world and the critters that share their habitat.
Photograph by earlyg / Shutterstock Now Playing 4:39 Petrified Forest National Park
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Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and includes the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia.
The Gombe Stream National Park is a well-known chimpanzee sanctuary where Jane Goodall
According to the National Park Service, tens of thousands of these snakes exist there
According to the National Park Service, tens of thousands of these snakes exist there
Ghana is located in West Africa and is sandwiched between Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Togo.
There are over 650 butterfly species in the Kakum National Park, including the giant
In this Special Forest Issue of National Geographic Kids, fly on a futuristic vehicle to five types of forests around the world—and come face-to-face with the amazing animals that live there. First, take a just-for-fun personality quiz to find out which forest you belong in, then read more about the creatures that call these places home. And get tips for ways to help keep the planet’s forests standing tall.
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Get facts and photos about this U.S. island territory.
Photograph by Peacefoo / Getty Images • The National Park of American Samoa is the
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But many dedicated scientists, park rangers, and other concerned people are working
But many dedicated scientists, park rangers, and other concerned people are working
