Nature's Wonders: From Albatross Wings to Elephant Saving Plastic

When Do Birds Travel?
Every year, migratory birds take long trips twice, once in the fall and again in the spring. In the fall, they fly from colder places to warmer ones in Africa. In the spring, they return home. They do this to find food and better weather.

Have You Heard of the Longest Snake?
The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world. It lives in the tropical forests of South Asia and can grow up to 33 feet long. This powerful snake hunts big animals like monkeys and wild boars and it can be dangerous to people too.

What’s So Special About an Albatross’s Wings?
The wandering albatross has the biggest wingspan of any bird, more than 10 feet wide! These amazing birds live in the southern polar region and mostly eat small fish and squid.

How Did Plastic Help Save Elephants?
Long ago, people used elephant tusks (ivory) to make things like buttons, piano keys, and billiard balls. As these items became more popular, elephants were hunted more and more. One smart company offered a prize for a new material to replace ivory and that’s how plastic was invented.

Ever Seen an Upside-Down House?
In WonderWorks, Tennessee, there’s a famous house built upside down! It looks like it was picked up by a tornado and dropped roof-first. Visitors actually walk in through a hole in the roof. It’s part of a fun and unique museum.

What Is Conchology?
Conchology is the study of seashells. It's part of a larger science called malacology, which is the study of mollusks, soft-bodied animals like snails and clams.

A Mysterious Island With a Strange Past
There’s an island called Vozrozhdeniya, which means “Resurrection,” in the Aral Sea. In 1948, the Soviet Union used it as a secret lab to test biological weapons. After the Soviet Union fell in 1992, the island was abandoned. Dangerous materials still remain there, and the island is left untouched.