Stalactities
Stalactites These amazing rock formations are called stalactites and stalagmites. Stalactites are the ones that dangle down from the ceiling like pairs of tights (or tites – get it?!). Stalagmites grow up from the floor. How are these strange shapes made? We need to start by thinking about how water gets into a cave… When […]
Why are flamingos pink
Why are flamingos pink? The animal kingdom is full of incredible colours. Birds in general sport some outrageous and beautiful feathers, but few are so iconic as the flamingo. It’s almost impossible to hear the word ‘flamingo’ without a flash of pink exploding in your brain, isn’t it? Pretty in pink Very few animals are […]