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Mind-blowing numbers about animals, Earth, nature, survival, and the universe. Beautiful data meets the wonders of the natural world.
Earth by the Numbers
Real-time data about the planet we call home
Estimated species on Earth
Of Earth covered by water
Trees on Earth
Lightning strikes per second
Of the ocean explored
Species at risk
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Featured Statistics
Numbers that remind us how extraordinary our planet really is
Blue Whale Weight
Blue whales can weigh up to 200 tons — as heavy as 33 elephants.
Cheetah Top Speed
Cheetahs can sprint up to 70 mph, making them the fastest land animal.
Mariana Trench
The Mariana Trench is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Lightning Strikes
Lightning strikes Earth around 100 times every single second.
Ancient Trees
Some bristlecone pines are over 4,800 years old — older than the pyramids.
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Animal Size Comparison
Compare the sizes of any two animals side by side
Survival Odds Calculator
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Earth in Real Time
Live dashboard of our planet's vital statistics
Ocean Depth Visualizer
Explore the abyss with an interactive depth tool
Natural Disaster Tracker
Real-time global disaster monitoring map
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