Last week’s Weekly Wonder Quiz fooled almost everyone! Many Explorers thought the mystery close-up was leather 👝… but under the WonderScope, the real answer was fungi.
This orange fungus looks almost like patterned fabric, but when magnified it reveals something even more fascinating.
🔬 Fun Fact: The Secret of the Tiny Holes
See those little holes? 👀
They’re tiny spore pockets. Each one is like a launchpad, sending out the fungus’s “dust seeds” (spores) into the air so it can grow in new places. 🌬️✨
That’s how fungi spread — turning fallen branches, bark, or fruit into a new home for life.
🌱 Explorer Challenge of the Week
Ready to discover fungi in your own backyard/ local park?
- Take your WonderScope outside.
- Look for mushrooms or fungi on old logs, mulch, or even in damp corners of the garden. (Most fungi are toxic — so look, don’t touch!)
- Zoom in close — can you spot tiny holes, patterns, or colours that look different under the lens?
- Share your discovery with us on Instagram by tagging @littlewonderexplorer — we’d love to feature it!
🔍 Explore More with the WonderScope
Want to uncover hidden details like this at home? The WonderScope™ lets kids and families explore up to 1000× zoom — from fungi and insects to fabrics and leaves.
Every WonderScope includes a free Activity Book with more fun challenges.