Amazing Things You Didn't Know About Bees, Buffalos, and More

Your Digestive System Is Longer Than You Are
Even though your whole body might be around 6 feet tall, your digestive system is much longer, about 30 feet! It’s all folded and coiled up inside your belly to help your body break down food and take in nutrients.

You Can Jump Out of a Plane and Survive
Skydivers jump from high up in the sky, falling fast, sometimes up to 100 miles per hour! But they use big parachutes that slow them down so they can land safely on the ground.

Bees Use Their Wings Like Fans
Inside a beehive, two groups of bees work like little fans. One group pulls in cool air, and the other pushes out warm air. This helps keep the hive at just the right temperature for making honey.

Water Buffalos Once Lived in Israel
Water buffalos used to live in Israel, mostly around the Yarkon Swamps and Hula Lake. But when those areas were drained and dried out, the buffalos lost their food sources and disappeared from the region.

Not All Spiders Spin Webs
Some spiders don’t make webs at all! Instead, they hunt their prey or build hidden tunnels to trap insects. There are many different ways spiders catch their food.

Some Plants Can Eat Insects
Yes, it’s true! Some plants catch bugs using special traps. Then, they release enzymes which are natural juices, to break down the insect and take in the nutrients.

We Can Make Electricity from the Sun
The sun gives off light and heat, also known as solar energy. We can collect this energy with solar panels and use it to make electricity. It powers things like water heaters, lights, and more all from the sun!