Snakes are masters of disguise, skilled hunters, and champion eaters. Here are eight awesome things you may not have known about these carnivorous reptiles.
Dreamstime The black mamba snake slithers up to 7 miles per
Hippopotamuses are large mammals found in sub-Saharan Africa. Their name comes from the Greek word for “river horse” because they’re often found in water, which helps them stay cool in the hot, tropical climate where they live.
bursts they can run up to 30 miles (48 kilometers) per
Mongolia is located in Asia between Russia to the north and China to the south.
dry and receives only about four inches of rainfall per
Korea is a 750-mile-long (1,200-kilometer-long) peninsula located in the easternmost part of the Asian continent.
country, with 1,294 citizens for every square mile (499 per
Sweden is in the geographical region known as Scandinavia in northern Europe.
elder care, and at least five weeks of paid vacation per
Find out how scientists are working to increase the number of healthy mountain lions by building grassy bridges over busy highways. Then discover how cute Aussie critters like koalas, turtles, and birds get top-notch care at a wildlife hospital. Plus, get tips on caring for animals in need.
Females have an average of two to four cubs per litter
One of the smallest countries in Africa, mountainous Rwanda is referred to as the “land of a thousand hills.”
densely populated with approximately a thousand people per
Learn about what causes flooding, different types of floods—and how to stay safe.
need to be cooked, and at least one gallon of water per
Learn how these winter snowstorms form—and how you can stay safe if one blows your way.
emergency kit: water (at least a gallon for each person per
For years, many public schools separated children based on their race. Here’s how that changed so that kids of all races could go to school together.
They were also overcrowded, with too many students per
