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What Does a Pelican Keep in Its Pouch? The Ocean's Most Surprising Fisher

What Does a Pelican Keep in Its Pouch? The Ocea...

A pelican's pouch can hold up to 13 litres of water — three times more than its stomach. But it's not for storing fish. Discover the surprising truth about how...

The Childhood Moments Kids Remember (That Aren't the Big Ones)

The Childhood Moments Kids Remember (That Aren'...

We spend a lot of time worrying about the big things.The birthday party that wasn't good enough. The holiday we couldn't afford. The Christmas morning where something went wrong. The...

Sea Turtle Conservation: What Kids Can Do

Sea Turtle Conservation: What Kids Can Do

Sea turtles have roamed our oceans for over thousands of years — but today they face serious threats. Discover fascinating sea turtle facts and find out how kids can make...

Why Does a Peacock Spread Its Tail? The Dazzling Science of Feathers

Why Does a Peacock Spread Its Tail? The Dazzlin...

A peacock's tail contains no blue or green pigment — yet it shimmers with the most vivid colours imaginable. Discover the extraordinary science of structural colour and what a peacock's...

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Small Hab...

Emotional intelligence doesn't come from a curriculum.It comes from thousands of small, ordinary moments — the way a parent responds to a scraped knee, the dinner table conversation that goes...

What Is a Walrus Actually Using Its Tusks For? Life on the Arctic Ice

What Is a Walrus Actually Using Its Tusks For? ...

A walrus's tusks can grow up to a metre long — but they're not primarily for fighting. Discover the surprising ways walruses use their tusks, and how these remarkable Arctic...