From Color-Changing Creatures to Salt-Secreting Trees

Some Trees Can Release Salt
Mangrove trees, which grow in warm places where rivers meet the ocean, can survive in salty water. They have special glands in their leaves that release extra salt. Then the wind blows the salty droplets away, often back to the sea.

Beetles Can Sting (But Don’t Worry!)
Some beetles have bright spots on their bodies to warn animals not to eat them. These spots show they have a tiny bit of venom. But don’t worry, it’s so small, it’s not harmful to people.

Chameleons Can Change Their Colors
Chameleons are amazing at blending into their surroundings. They can change their colors to shades of green, brown, beige, or gray. It’s actually hard to say what their “real” color is, since they change based on mood, temperature, and where they are.

Plastic Bags Are Made from Oil
Many people don’t know that plastic bags come from oil. After oil is taken from deep in the ground, it goes through a long process. It’s then used to make many things like plastic, tires, road materials, and wax.

Spiders Have Eight Eyes
A spider doesn’t just have two eyes, it has eight! The two main eyes help it see clearly, and the other six are placed around its head to sense movement, which helps it catch prey.

Camels Are Called 'Ships of the Desert'
Camels earned this nickname for good reason. Just like ships carry people across the sea, camels were used to carry people and goods across the desert. Their slow, swaying walk even reminds some people of a ship’s movement.

Lasers Are in Your House Too
Laser beams aren’t just for science labs but they’re used every day in your home! CD players, barcode scanners in stores, and even machines that shape and soften metal in factories all use laser technology.