Earth Science

Spotlight: Trees

Amazingly, trees cover over 30 percent of the world’s land area. In forests, they’re kings and queens, reigning supreme over all the other plants and animals below. But they’re not just standing there looking pretty. Trees are alive and working hard. So get to know them! Here are some cool facts to deepen your relationship with these super-sized, super-powered green giants.

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  • The Paleontologist President

    Fossil-lover Thomas Jefferson got to name a prehistoric creature. After examining bones from a very large animal, he called it "Megalonyx," or "Great Claw," due to its huge talon. The future president thought it was lion-like, but it was really a giant ground sloth.

    May 22, 2013

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