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Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the tallest mountain in the world. It reaches an elevation of 29,032 feet. The mountain itself is nestled between Nepal and Tibet, within an ...

Did you know some animals have only one horn? We've done the research! Jump in to read about animals that have one horn!

Can polar bears and sled dogs actually play together, or are we just anthropomorphizing the scene? What’s really going on in this video?

Traveling to bodies of water for relaxation and to take in the sights is a common recreational goal. Most of these bodies of water play host to entire ecosystems full of plants and animals. Have you ...

We break down the key differences between foxes and raccoons to see who would win in a fight based on size, speed, and offensive traits.

The Jurassic Park franchise isn’t exactly an educational resource. Hollywood often runs wild with ideas, especially those of ...

In our five-day comprehensive unit plan about monkeys, we cover their omnivorous diet, tropical habitats, unique physical ...