Record
Longest reef
The Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, north-eastern Australia is 2027km 1260miles in length. It is…
Nature showcase
When it comes to extremes, the planet itself knows how to turn it up a notch. Take a look at this selection of Guinness World Records titles where Mother Nature reigns supreme.
Record
Most dangerous ant
The most dangerous ant in the world is the bulldog ant ( Myrmecia pyriformis ) found in coastal…
Record
Most dangerous tree
A member of the spurge family, the world´s most dangerous tree is the manchineel ( Hippomane…
Record
Tallest waterfall
Some world records aren’t pretty. Watching someone pull a truck via meat hooks in the back, for…
Record
Largest mammal to build a nest
The largest mammal to construct a nest is the gorilla ( Gorilla gorilla ) of Africa, where adult…
Record
Largest genus of pitcher plants
The largest genus of pitcher plants is Nepenthes , the so-called tropical pitcher plants, which…
Record
Biome with the greatest biodiversity
The total number of animal and plant species that exist in the world’s tropical rainforests is…
Record
Most active volcano
The world's most active volcano is Kilauea, in Hawaii, USA, erupting on a continuous basis since…
Record
Highest mountain
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. Its peak rises to 8,848 m (29,028 ft 9 in) – the…
Record
Highest clouds
The highest clouds in the atmosphere are noctilucent clouds. Best seen in the lower and higher…
Record
Fastest growing plant
The world record for the fastest growing plant belongs to certain species of the 45 genera of bamboo…
Record
Tallest mountain face
The Rupal face of Nanga Parbat, in the western Himalayas, Pakistan, is a single rise of some 5,000 m…
Record
Tallest mountain
Mauna Kea (White Mountain) on the island of Hawaii, USA, is the world's tallest mountain. Measured…
Record
Largest tree hug
The largest tree hug consists of 4,620 people, achieved by Asianet News Network Pvt. Ltd. (India) at…
Record