Fascinating Creatures and Natural Wonders Around the World

Did you know which animal is trained to plant spying devices?
The dolphin is a very smart creature. While they’re often trained to do tricks for fun, dolphins have also been trained by the U.S. military. They’ve been used to plant spying devices and even sea mines near enemy ships.

Did you know what bone-shaking bicycles are?
The penny-farthing was one of the first bikes built in the 1870s. It got the nickname “bone-shaker” because it caused strong vibrations while riding and was very uncomfortable. Its high seat also made falling off painful and dangerous.

Did you know which is the slowest mammal in the world?
The sloth lives in the Amazon rainforest and is famous for being super slow. It spends most of its life hanging in trees and only comes down about once a week to use the bathroom and cover it up. A sloth moves only about 2 meters per minute, making it the slowest mammal.

Did you know what a mirage is?
A mirage happens when heat causes light to bend in a way that makes it look like there’s water on the ground. That’s why, on hot days, you might see what looks like a puddle or lake far ahead on the road even though there’s nothing there.

Did you know where the highest tides occur?
In the Bay of Fundy, located in the northeastern U.S., the tide can rise over 15 meters high, about as tall as a five-story building! Tourists can walk between cliffs that are later completely underwater, and boats sometimes rest on dry land until the water comes back a few hours later.

Did you know where the world’s largest ice cave is?
It’s called Eisriesenwelt, and it’s located near Salzburg, Austria. This amazing natural cave is over 42 kilometers long, and about one kilometer of it is covered in ice all year round.

Did you know there are waterfalls under the sea?
Not exactly, but there is an incredible illusion near the island of Mauritius. From the sky, the ocean currents and the shape of the sea floor make it look like there’s a waterfall flowing under the sea. It’s just an illusion, but a beautiful one.