Random Fun Facts about Nature

We’ve created this list of 200 random fun facts about nature for your enjoyment and for you to share with friends!

Table of Contents

• Random Fun Facts 1-25
• Random Fun Facts 25-50
• Random Run Facts 51-75
• Random Run Facts 76-100
• Random Run Facts 101-125
• Random Run Facts 126-150
• Random Run Facts 151-175
• Random Run Facts 176-200

Random Fun Facts 1-25

Here are 25 random fun facts about nature:

1. The earth has more than 8.7 million species of animals and plants.
2. The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world’s oxygen.
3. The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet and can weigh as much as 200 tons.
4. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
5. The tallest tree in the world is a redwood tree in California that is over 379 feet tall.
6. The longest living animal on earth is the ocean quahog, a type of clam that can live for more than 500 years.
7. There are more than 10,000 species of birds in the world.
8. The poison dart frog is one of the most poisonous animals on earth.
9. The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
10. A single colony of ants can have up to a million members.
11. The great barrier reef in Australia is the largest living structure on earth.
12. The oldest known living plant is a bristlecone pine tree in California that is over 5,000 years old.
13. The fastest animal on earth is the peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour.
14. The largest land animal on earth is the African elephant, which can weigh up to 14,000 pounds.
15. The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that traps insects to eat.
16. The largest bird in the world is the ostrich, which can stand up to 9 feet tall.
17. The smallest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny.
18. A single oak tree can produce over 2,000 acorns in a year.
19. The northern lights are caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with the earth’s atmosphere.
20. The heaviest insect in the world is the goliath beetle, which can weigh up to 3.5 ounces.
21. A group of whales is called a pod.
22. The world’s largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to three feet in diameter.
23. A single honeybee can visit up to 2,000 flowers in a day.
24. The tallest mammal on earth is the giraffe, which can reach up to 18 feet in height.
25. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird, which weighs less than a dime.

Random Fun Facts 26-50

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

26. A group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope.
27. The largest living reptile is the saltwater crocodile, which can grow up to 23 feet in length.
28. The largest fish in the world is the whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet in length.
29. The smallest fish in the world is the Paedocypris fish, which is smaller than a grain of rice.
30. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, which drops over 3,200 feet.
31. A group of owls is called a parliament.
32. The largest spider in the world is the Goliath bird-eater, which can grow up to one foot in length.
33. The smallest reptile in the world is the dwarf gecko, which is less than an inch long.
34. The world’s largest living organism is a fungus in Oregon that covers over 2,200 acres.
35. A group of jellyfish is called a smack.
36. The smallest mammal in North America is the pygmy shrew, which weighs less than a penny.
37. The tongue of a blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant.
38. Sloths only defecate once a week.
39. The fingerprints of a koala are so indistinguishable from humans that they have on occasion been confused at a crime scene.
40. A newborn kangaroo is about 1 inch long.
41. The male seahorse is the one who carries and gives birth to the babies.
42. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
43. The average lifespan of a single taste bud is only 10 days.
44. The smallest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny.
45. A cockroach can live several weeks without its head.
46. The tongue of a giraffe is so long that it can lick its own ears.
47. Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors.
48. A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle.
49. A group of owls is called a parliament.
50. An octopus has three hearts.

Random Fun Facts 51-75

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

51. The blood of a horseshoe crab is blue.
52. A group of pugs is called a grumble.
53. The average chicken can run at a speed of 9 miles per hour.
54. A housefly hums in the key of F.
55. A group of crows is called a murder.
56. The fingerprints of a koala are so indistinguishable from humans that they have on occasion been confused at a crime scene.
57. A snail can sleep for three years.
58. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is thirteen seconds.
59. A group of jellyfish is called a smack.
60. The average lifespan of a single taste bud is only 10 days.
61. A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
62. The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, which can grow up to 30 feet long.
63. A group of hyenas is called a cackle.
64. The largest rodent in the world is the capybara, which can weigh up to 140 pounds.
65. A group of rhinoceroses is called a crash.
66. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird, which weighs less than a penny.
67. A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
68. The longest recorded lifespan of a goldfish is 43 years.
69. A group of otters is called a romp.
70. A group of ferrets is called a business.
71. A group of skunks is called a stench.
72. The heart of a blue whale is the size of a small car.
73. A group of whales is called a pod.
74. The most venomous fish in the world is the stonefish.
75. A group of crocodiles is called a bask.

Random Fun Facts 76-100

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

76. A group of snails is called a rout.
77. A group of geese is called a gaggle.
78. The smallest reptile in the world is the dwarf gecko, which can fit on a pencil eraser.
79. A group of penguins is called a colony.
80. The fastest land animal in the world is the cheetah, which can run up to 75 miles per hour.
81. The oldest tree in the world is a bristlecone pine named Methuselah, which is over 4,800 years old.
82. The largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet in diameter.
83. A group of butterflies is called a flutter.
84. The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, which drops over 3,200 feet.
85. A group of ants is called a colony.
86. The longest living animal in the world is the ocean quahog clam, which can live up to 500 years.
87. A group of bees is called a swarm.
88. The tallest tree in the world is a coast redwood named Hyperion, which stands over 379 feet tall.
89. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
90. The largest ocean in the world is the Pacific Ocean, which covers over 60 million square miles.
91. A group of crickets is called an orchestra.
92. The largest desert in the world is the Sahara Desert in Africa, which covers over 3.6 million square miles.
93. A group of jellyfish is called a smack.
94. The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench, which is over 36,000 feet deep.
95. A group of grasshoppers is called a cloud.
96. The fastest bird in the world is the peregrine falcon, which can dive at speeds over 200 miles per hour.
97. A group of termites is called a colony.
98. The largest island in the world is Greenland, which is over 836,000 square miles.
99. A group of wolves is called a pack.
100. The largest animal migration in the world is the Christmas Island red crab migration, which sees over 40 million crabs moving from the forest to the coast to mate and lay eggs.

Random Fun Facts 101-125

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

101. A group of eagles is called a convocation.
102. The longest mountain range in the world is the Andes in South America, which is over 4,300 miles long.
103. A group of kangaroos is called a mob.
104. The fastest land animal in the world is the cheetah, which can run at speeds up to 75 miles per hour.
105. A group of sharks is called a shiver.
106. The most venomous animal in the world is the box jellyfish, which can cause heart failure and death within minutes.
107. A group of otters is called a romp.
108. The most common type of rock on Earth is igneous rock, which forms from cooled magma or lava.
109. A group of whales is called a pod.
110. The largest river in the world is the Amazon River in South America, which is over 4,000 miles long.
111. A group of seagulls is called a colony.
112. The most common type of bird in the world is the chicken.
113. A group of bats is called a colony.
114. The longest river in Europe is the Volga River, which is over 2,200 miles long.
115. A group of frogs is called an army.
116. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching over 1,400 miles.
117. A group of snakes is called a den.
118. The tallest waterfall in North America is Yosemite Falls in California, which drops over 2,400 feet.
119. A group of alligators is called a congregation.
120. The largest lake in the world by volume is Lake Baikal in Russia, which holds over 20% of the world’s freshwater.
121. A group of hyenas is called a cackle.
122. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird, which is only 2.25 inches long.
123. A group of lions is called a pride.
124. The largest mammal in the world is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh over 200 tons.
125. A group of bears is called a sleuth.

Random Fun Facts 126-150

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

126. The longest river in Africa is the Nile River, which is over 4,100 miles long.
127. A group of raccoons is called a gaze.
128. The highest peak in North America is Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley) in Alaska, which is over 20,000 feet tall.
129. A group of sloths is called a bed.
130. The largest mammal on land is the African elephant, which can weigh over 13,000 pounds.
131. A group of deer is called a herd.
132. The largest living organism in the world is a fungus in Oregon, which covers over 2,200 acres.
133. A group of skunks is called a surfeit.
134. The largest animal on land is the African elephant, which can stand over 13 feet tall at the shoulder.
135. A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
136. The largest cave in the world is the Hang Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, which is over 5 miles long and 650 feet tall.
137. A group of zebras is called a dazzle.
138. The highest peak in South America is Aconcagua in Argentina, which is over 22,800 feet tall.
139. A group of moose is called a herd.
140. The largest glacier in the world is the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica, which is over 250 miles long.
141. A group of owls is called a parliament.
142. There’s a species of jellyfish that’s considered biologically immortal – it doesn’t age and can potentially live forever.
143. Trees can communicate with each other through an underground network of fungi called mycorrhizae.
144. The world’s smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny.
145. The oceans contain nearly 20 million tons of gold.
146. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, which drops 3,212 feet (979 meters) from the top of the Auyán-Tepuí mountain.
147. Some species of bamboo can grow up to 91 centimeters (35 inches) in a single day.
148. The longest cave system in the world is Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, which stretches over 400 miles (640 kilometers) in length.
149. Some species of salamanders can regenerate lost limbs, tails, and even parts of their heart and brain.
150. The largest living organism in the world is a fungus called Armillaria ostoyae, which covers over 2,200 acres (890 hectares) of forest in Oregon.

Random Fun Facts 151-175

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

151. The oldest living tree in the world is a Great Basin bristlecone pine named Methuselah, which is over 4,800 years old.
152. The world’s largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds (7 kilograms).
153. The deepest part of the ocean is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, which is nearly 7 miles (11 kilometers) deep.
154. The world’s largest canyon is the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which is over 277 miles (446 kilometers) in length.
155. The fastest land animal is the cheetah, which can run up to 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour).
156. The world’s largest lizard is the Komodo dragon, which can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) in length and weigh over 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
157. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth, stretching over 1,600 miles (2,500 kilometers) in length.
158. The world’s largest rodent is the capybara, which can weigh up to 140 pounds (64 kilograms).
159. The world’s largest land mammal is the African elephant, which can weigh over 13,000 pounds (6,000 kilograms).
160. The world’s largest bird is the ostrich, which can stand over 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and weigh over 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
161. In the Arctic and Antarctic, the sun can stay continuously above the horizon for up to six months at a time.
162. The largest living organism on Earth is a fungus in Oregon that spans over 2.4 miles.
163. The oldest living thing on Earth is a Great Basin bristlecone pine tree in California, which is over 5,000 years old.
164. There are over 1 million known species of insects on Earth, and scientists believe there may be millions more that have not yet been discovered.
165. The smallest bird in the world is the bee hummingbird, which weighs less than a penny.
166. The largest bird in the world is the ostrich, which can grow up to 9 feet tall and weigh up to 350 pounds.
167. The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, which can grow up to 30 feet long.
168. The smallest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny.
169. The largest mammal in the world is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons.
170. Some species of sea turtles can hold their breath for up to 7 hours underwater.
171. The deepest part of the ocean is the Challenger Deep, which is located in the Mariana Trench and is over 36,000 feet deep.
172. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth and can be seen from outer space.
173. The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world and produces 20% of the Earth’s oxygen.
174. Lightning strikes the Earth’s surface around 100 times per second.
175. The world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii, can grow up to 3 feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds.

Random Fun Facts 176-200

Here are another 25 random fun facts about nature:

176. The Venus Flytrap is a plant that can count the number of times it has been touched, and will only close when it is touched twice.
177. The world’s largest living reptile is the saltwater crocodile, which can grow up to 23 feet long.
178. Some species of jellyfish are immortal and can regenerate their cells indefinitely.
179. The snow leopard, which lives in the mountains of Central Asia, can jump up to 50 feet in a single leap.
180. The dragonfly is the fastest flying insect in the world and can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.
181. The world’s largest spider is the Goliath bird-eating spider, which can grow up to 1 foot in diameter.
182. The fastest land animal in the world is the cheetah, which can run up to 75 miles per hour for short distances.
183. The world’s largest land animal is the African elephant, which can weigh up to 14,000 pounds.
184. The world’s largest rodent is the capybara, which can weigh up to 140 pounds.
185. The world’s largest fish is the whale shark, which can grow up to 40 feet long.
186. The world’s smallest fish is the Paedocypris fish, which can grow up to 7.9 millimeters long.
187. The world’s largest reptile egg belongs to the saltwater crocodile and can measure up to 5 inches in diameter.
188. The world’s largest snake egg belongs to the anaconda and can measure up to 12 inches long.
189. The world’s largest spider egg sac can contain up to 1,000 eggs.
190. The world’s largest bird egg belongs to the ostrich and can measure up to 7 inches long.
191. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.
192. The tallest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, measuring 3,212 feet (979 meters) high.
193. The snowshoe hare can change the color of its fur from brown in the summer to white in the winter to blend in with its surroundings.
194. The largest living organism in the world is a fungus in Oregon’s Blue Mountains that covers over 2,200 acres (890 hectares).
195. The electric eel can produce an electric shock of up to 600 volts, which it uses to stun prey and defend itself from predators.
196. The fastest land animal is the cheetah, which can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour (112 kilometers per hour).
197. The oldest living tree in the world is a bristlecone pine in California’s White Mountains named Methuselah, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.
198. The Goliath bird-eating spider, found in the rainforests of South America, is the largest spider in the world with a leg span of up to 11 inches (28 cm).
199. The largest living reptile is the saltwater crocodile, which can grow up to 23 feet (7 meters) long and weigh over 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg).
200. The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests insects using its modified leaves.

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