Perfect for nature-loving 7-12 year olds, each issue of Nat Geo Kids is carefully curated to ignite curiosity and spark conversations about science and nature, empowering children to love and care for our beautiful planet.
Greetings readers! Did you know that 29 January saw the start of a new year in many Asian countries, welcoming in the Year of the Snake? To celebrate, we check out a sss-election of the world's most dangerous and dazzling serpents! Also this issue, we go on the prowl with a gorgeous red fox. You might think of these animals as urban bin raiders – but they're also incredible hunters! Plus, ever wondered why a narwhal has a weird long tusk? Turn to page 30 to find out what scientists think! We visit some real-life locations from the new Lion King movie on page 34, and tuck into loads of wacky facts, puzzles and jokes! See you next month! Editor Tim and the Nat Geo Kids team…
Mystery mollusc named! Scientists were confused when they spotted this weird deep-sea creature way back in February 2000 – nicknaming it the ‘mystery mollusc’. But now, after almost 25 years of research, they have finally identified the strange swimmer as the world’s first deep-sea nudibranch (a type of sea slug)! Found by a remotely operated vehicle almost 2,600m deep in the Pacific Ocean, the transparent glow-in-the-dark creature was like nothing the team had seen before. Determined to learn more, they tracked down another 156 individuals and, after analysing DNA, were able to work out it was a type of nudibranch, naming it Bathydevius caudactylus. Cool! Squirrel tech tested! Conservationists are using top new tech to help protect the UK’s native red squirrels! Called Squirrel Agent, the AI-powered system is attached to…
1 One of the world’s most famous gothic cathedrals, work began on Notre-Dame in 1163 and it took over 150 years to build. It sits on an island in the River Seine in Paris and features beautiful stained-glass windows, elaborate stone carvings and a huge spire reaching almost 100m tall! 2 In 1831, the cathedral featured in French author Victor Hugo‘s classic story The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. The book has since been turned into many films, including a Disney musical, helping Notre-Dame become iconic! 3 In April 2019, tragedy struck when a huge fire destroyed most of Notre-Dame’s roof and spire. But after a five-year restoration project costing around 700 million euros, the cathedral finally reopened its doors on 7 December 2024! A cathedral is a very large church where…
Also known as Pancake Day, this Christian festival marks the last day before Lent – a time when many Christians give up certain foods (or bad habits!) until Easter. Traditionally, making pancakes was a way to use up rich foods before the fast! PERFECT PANCAKE RECIPE 1 Mix 300ml milk with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a bowl, then break in two eggs and whisk it all together. 2 In another bowl, mix 100g plain flour with a pinch of salt. Slowly pour the liquids into the flour mixture, whisking all the time. 3 With an adult’s help, heat up a frying pan to medium and add a little butter. Ladle in some of the batter you’ve made in a thin layer, then tilt to spread it around the…
FEB 14 - FEB 21 National Nestbox Week Can you provide a home for local birds? FEB 14 Valentine's Day Send a card to someone you love! Turn to page 48 for a love-ly Valentine’s Day craft! FEB 27 International Polar Bear Day Get cool facts at natgeokids.com/uk/polar-bears MAR 1 St. David's Day It’s the Welsh saint’s special day! MAR 3 World Wildlife Day Celebrate Earth’s animals today!…
Super snail! Meet Mirabelle, the 3m-long snail! The gigantic gastropod is actually a huge puppet, made by an art group in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, called Snuff Puppets. Their handmade creatures – which include a giant seagull and a mosquito – feature in stage shows, street performances and workshops all over the world. Awesome! Bendy boat! Check out this loop-the-loop canal boat on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal! Created by British artist Alex Chinneck to celebrate She? eld’s historic waterways and industrial heritage, the steel sculpture is 6m high and 13m long. Water strange sight! Cloud play! How cool is this playground in Bakirköy, Turkey? Made by Dutch designers Carve, the park is located on top of a shopping centre and has four cloud-shaped chambers for kids to climb, slide and…
