50 Wild Facts
ByCelebrate Ranger Rick’s birthday with one amazing animal fact for each year the magazine’s been around!
“50 Wild Facts” originally appeared in the December/January 2017 issue of Ranger Rick magazine.
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In the December/January 2017 Issue
More Animal Stories
Animal Stories
8 Great Otter Tips
Helpful hints for being otterly successful. …
Animal Stories
Move Over, Michael Phelps!
April 20, 2026
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Animals, Mammals
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A jaguar in Brazil may have swum up to at least 8,000 feet—a jaguar swimming record! …
Animal Stories
Wild Purple
Look outside—can you find any purple in the nature around you? What’s YOUR favorite color to spot in the wild? …
Amphibians
Hop to It!
Are you a fan of frogs? Check out these frog-tastic facts. Then head outside to see if you can spot—or hear—some froggy friends. …
Animal Stories
Got Good Bugs?
June 12, 2025
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Creepy Crawlies, Outdoor Activities
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It’s true, some “bugs” are bothersome. But plenty aren’t pests at all. Set off on a quest for the best kinds of bugs—and see who you meet! …
Animal Stories
Meet Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
A love for wildlife led Dr. Rae to live a WILD LIFE! …
Animal Stories
Rainbow Birds
Welcome to a world full of rainbow birds! …
Animal Stories
The Other White Bears: Spirit Bears
January 27, 2025
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Mammals
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Found in only a single forest on Earth, the spirit bear is one of the rarest bears in the world. …
Animal Stories
Winter Warriors: Muskoxen
Wind, ice, and snow? Just another day for muskoxen. …
Animal Stories
Pitcher This!
These plants have a catchy lifestyle. But sometimes life takes some twists and turns. …
Animal Stories
Mmm. . .What’s That Smell?
October 27, 2024
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Collections
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You’ll probably never get close enough to most wild animals to sniff them. But some people who have gotten a whiff of THESE animals say they smell positively delicious! …
Animal Stories
Critter Costumes
Do you know what you’re dressing up as this Halloween? Maybe you’ll find some ideas right here! …
Animal Stories
Lion Prides
What’s the secret to a female lion’s success? Working well with others. …