


More Animal Stories

A Whale of a Shark
Meet the whale shark— the biggest fish in the world. …

Birth of Surtsey Island
An undersea volcano spews up so much lava and ash that it forms a new island. What happens next? Keep reading. …

Siberian Flying Squirrels
Say hello to these adorable, furry creatures that “fly” in the forests of northern Japan. …

Why Does a Cat Do That?
We asked cat behavior expert Mikel Maria Delgado to answer Ranger Rick readers’ questions about what cats do . . . and why! …

Play with Your Cat!
Check out these purr-fect tips to help your cat get exercise and have fun. …

5 Uses for Bat Wings
There are so many things a bat can do with its wings! Learn about five of them. …

Wild Brothers and Sisters
Great pals? Or real pains? Brothers and sisters can be both—in the animal world as well as in yours! …

Swimming with . . . SHARKS!
No, these kids aren’t in any danger. They’re discovering how cool sharks can be. Wade in and see for yourself! …

Meet Sarah McAnulty!
Meet Sarah McAnulty, a biologist who studies squid, but she loves all ocean creatures—including the crab she’s holding here. …

Got Good Bugs?
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 Myths: Busted!
An ostrich buries its head in the sand. A camel stores water in its hump. A bull gets mad when he sees the color red. What do these weird animal behaviors have in common? They’re all myths. And it’s time to bust them! …

Island Scrub-Jay: Blue Crusader
Come visit an island where the habitat hero is… a BIRD! …

From Trash to Trolls
Did you ever imagine seeing a mythical creature in the woods? In some forests, you just might! …

Dinosaur Trivia
Do you dig dinos? Here’s your chance to “bone up” on these amazing animals. …

Bringing Back Condors
Members of one Indigenous tribe are bringing these rare birds back home to northern California. …