Galaxies on Instagram: "A day on each planet is defined by how long it takes the planet to rotate once on its axis, and they vary dramatically across the solar system. Mercury spins slowly, so its day lasts about 59 Earth days. Venus rotates even more slowly and in the opposite direction, giving it the longest day of all—243 Earth days. Earth takes 24 hours. Mars rotates in about 24 hours and 37 minutes, making its day very close to ours. Jupiter spins the fastest, completing a rotation in just

Nature Facts & News 🌳 on Instagram: "Follow (us) @naturefcts for quick, accurate, and fascinating nature facts everyday 🌳 The Venus flytrap is one of nature’s most remarkable predators, using specialized leaves that snap shut to capture insects in a fraction of a second. Each trap is lined with tiny trigger hairs, and when an insect touches them twice within a short time, the plant knows the movement is real prey—not debris—and closes instantly. After sealing, the trap releases digestive enzym