7 Fun and Surprising Nature Facts

The Flower That Pretends to Be a Bee
Some flowers attract bees by offering sweet nectar. But the bee orchid uses a different trick, it doesn’t have nectar at all. Instead, it looks so much like a bee that real bees come closer, thinking it’s one of their own!

A Mistake That Gave Us Rubber
A long time ago, people used rubber from tree sap, but it wasn’t strong enough in different weather. Charles Goodyear wanted to fix that. One night, he accidentally left a mix of rubber and sulfur in a hot oven. The next day, instead of throwing it away, he discovered that the rubber had become tough and flexible, just like we use today!

Square Watermelons? Yes, Really!
In Japan, farmers grow square watermelons by placing baby watermelons into square molds. As they grow, they take on the mold’s shape. They cost around 400 shekels each! You can even find heart-shaped or triangle-shaped ones, but those are even more expensive.

The Best Animal Disguise
Chameleons are famous for changing colors to hide, but they’re not the best at it. The cuttlefish can not only change its colors but also the texture of its skin to blend into its surroundings almost perfectly!

There’s a Desert in the Middle of Antarctica
You might think all of Antarctica is covered in snow, but in the center, there are dry valleys with no snow at all. The soil there is a reddish-orange color, and the lakes are always frozen. The tall mountains around the valleys block the snow from getting in.

Yes, Fish Sleep Too
Fish need rest just like we do. At night, they sleep but since they don’t have eyelids, they sleep with their eyes open. You’ll see them staying still, not swimming, resting quietly in the dark.

How a Gecko Helped Invent Glue
Geckos can walk on walls and even hang upside down on ceilings! Their feet have a special grip that lets them stick and unstick easily. Scientists were so inspired by this that they created new kinds of glue that work the same way.