You'll also find out how scientists hope to one day clean up space junk. Learn six ideas experts have for grabbing the cosmic clutter, and see some of the oddest items that have orbited Earth.
Next, think dogs can't see colors or that goldfish have only a three-second memory? Get the truth behind these and other pet myths. And learn what your cat might be "saying" with its body language in our "Decoding Cat-Speak" game.
Then be sure to read "10 Cool Things About Paris" to discover fun facts about the French capital city hosting the Summer Olympics.
Finally, have your parents visit our giveaway page August 5-12 so they can enter for a chance to win an animal prize pack, including the Nat Geo Kids book Can't Get Enough Cat Stuff and Secret Clue Animals card game. Please note, no entries will be accepted after August 12, 2024.
Other stories in this month's issue:
• Amazing Animals: Meet drumming chimpanzees and gray wolf cubs that chew on toys. Plus, there's good news for Scottish wildcats.
• Weird But True: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
• Guinness World Records: Read about a huge rabbit sculpture made of cotton candy, a very hairy pig, and a crazy-long basketball toss.
• Bet You Didn't Know: Get six quick facts about movement.
• Creature Feature: Meet the short-beaked echidna.