Not one for mediocrity, Mother Nature frequently pushes the envelope, creating something so extraordinary that it eclipses others of its kind. In the plant and animal kingdoms, she has endowed certain species with exceptional size, speed, or longevity. On the Earth's surface, she has carved features so spectacular that they draw visitors from across the globe to witness their magnitude. This deck of Knowledge Cards covers 48 of Nature's superlatives in the areas of geography, biology, and climate. Which mammal bears the most young? Where will you find the world's driest and wettest locations? Which insect is the most destructive? With fascinating answers to questions like these, Extreme Nature will delight inquisitive thrillseekers of all ages.
