Every day, researchers discover unique things about the environment. From symbiotic relationships to another species getting discovered, nature hardly ever fails to amaze us. In the midst of accelerating climate change, it is important to appreciate the only livable planet.
Explore 10 interesting nature facts
1. Trees can talk to one another
It actually can’t be seen through our naked eyes, making it impossible to detect trees communicating on an everyday stroll through nature. Trees use fungi in the soil for it.
2. There are more trees on Earth than stars in galaxy
Researchers have actually calculated that there are more trees on Earth than stars in our galaxy. There are an estimated 3 million trees, compared to 100 billion to 400 billion stars.
3. Birds are descendants of dinosaurs
Since the 20th century, scientific studies have found recurring evidence that today’s birds are actually direct descendants of these prehistoric reptiles.
4. Elephants seldom forget!
Have you ever heard the phrase, “memory like an elephant”? It turns out that these gigantic mammals do have a better memory than most living things on the planet.
5. Sharks are older than dinosaurs
Sharks have long been found in our oceans, even before dinosaurs. They have been on Earth for more than 400 million years. But unlike dinosaurs, sharks don’t leave behind fossils.
6. Dolphins can empathise
Dolphins are considered one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. But in terms of their emotional intelligence, researchers say there are signs that dolphins can experience empathy.
7. Trees can fight back
If there is a threat, trees don’t often let it harm them. In fact, sometimes, they even fight back. But trees actually protect themselves through relatively more subtle methods.
8. Orcas are actually dolphins
Orcas are a part of the dolphin family. They are even the largest species in the dolphin family. Orcas are the ocean’s top predators, preying on a range of marine animals.
9. Nearly 80% of marine mammals are at risk of choking on plastic
Plastic garbage that ends of in the ocean kill millions of sea animals every year. Nearly 80% of marine mammals are at risk of getting caught in fishing nets or similar accidental deaths.
10. Paper from trees can be recycled 6 times
Paper comes from trees and can be recycled a maximum of six times. Beyond that, its fibres no longer remain strong enough to hold together.
