What are the Pyramids of Giza—and who built them? - National …
Dec 20, 2023 · The third of the Giza Pyramids is considerably smaller than the first two—less than half their height at about 218 feet. Built by Khafre’s son Menkaure circa 2490 B.C. the …
Axolotl - National Geographic
As legend has it, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But these Mexican amphibians are impressive …
The solar system—facts and information - National Geographic
Mar 27, 2019 · Known as natural satellites, they orbit planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and other debris. Among the planets, moons are more common in the outer reaches of the solar system. …
Polar Bear - National Geographic
Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in that region's coastal waters. They are very strong swimmers, and their large front paws, which they use to paddle, are slightly webbed. …
Capybara Facts - National Geographic
Like beavers, capybaras are strong swimmers. Their pig-shaped bodies are adapted for life in bodies of water found in forests, seasonally flooded savannas, and wetlands. Their toes are …
The Neolithic Revolution—facts and information - National …
April 5, 2019. • 4 min read. The Neolithic Revolution—also referred to as the Agricultural Revolution—is thought to have begun about 12,000 years ago. It coincided with the end of the …
What Causes Hurricanes—Hurricane Facts - National Geographic
Oct 6, 2016 · One just happens to be caused by earthquakes (tsunamis), while the other is generated by hurricanes. Flash flooding caused by intense rains is also a major killer, …
The origins of the universe facts and information - National …
August 16, 2024. The best-supported theory of our universe's origin centers on an event known as the big bang. This theory was born of the observation that other galaxies are moving away …
Dinosaur extinction facts and information | National Geographic
July 31, 2019. • 6 min read. Abundant fossil bones, teeth, trackways, and other hard evidence have revealed that Earth was the domain of the dinosaurs for at least 230 million years. But so …
Chernobyl disaster facts and information - National Geographic
On April 25 and 26, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history unfolded in what is now northern Ukraine as a reactor at a nuclear power plant exploded and burned. Shrouded in secrecy, the ...