5 Surprising Facts About Animals, Forests, and Big Things

Did You Know Why Dogs Perk Up Their Ears?
Sometimes you’ll see a dog lift its head and perk up its ears, even if you didn’t hear a sound. That’s because dogs have an amazing sense of hearing and smell much stronger than ours. They often sense things we can’t, and that’s what makes them react this way.

Did You Know What the Largest Amphibian in the World Is?
Amphibians are animals that live both in water and on land. The biggest one known today is the Japanese salamander, which can grow up to five feet long! In the past, the Chinese giant salamander held the record, but their size has gone down over the years because of hunting.

Did You Know About the Forest That Knows How to Dance?
There’s a place in Russia, near the city of Kaliningrad, called the "Dancing Forest." The trees there twist and turn in such funny ways that it looks like they’re dancing! Each tree has its own unique shape, and no one really knows why they grow like that.

Did You Know What the Largest Living Organism in the World Is?
It’s not an animal but it’s a fungus! A type of mushroom called Armillaria lives in Oregon, USA. It’s huge, covering 2,200 acres, and it’s still growing.

Did You Know What the Largest Passenger Ship in the World Is?
It’s called the Oasis of the Seas. This ship is so big it has seven different “neighborhoods” on board, each with its own design. It can carry 6,300 passengers, it’s like a floating city!