Central Park
By Anne Cissel; Art by The CharacterShopJoin Ranger Rick, Scarlett Fox, and Boomer Badger as they visit Central Park in New York City.
In the October 2021 Issue
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Animal Stories
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! …
Animal Stories
Island Scrub-Jay: Blue Crusader
Come visit an island where the habitat hero is… a BIRD! …
Animal Stories
From Trash to Trolls
Did you ever imagine seeing a mythical creature in the woods? In some forests, you just might! …
Animal Stories
Dinosaur Trivia
Do you dig dinos? Here’s your chance to “bone up” on these amazing animals. …
Animal Stories
Bringing Back Condors
Members of one Indigenous tribe are bringing these rare birds back home to northern California. …
Animal Stories
Panda Twins
A mother panda at a French zoo needed some help raising her tiny cubs—and she got it! …
Animal Stories
Critter Glitter
There’s a wild light show going on right outside your door. Go look for it! …
Animal Stories
Winter Snow Monkeys
It’s cold in Japan’s mountains. But we snow monkeys know how to stay warm—and have fun! …
Animal Stories
Look Up! Go on a Winter Walk
November 16, 2022
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Outdoor Activities
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Want to see what animals have been doing all year long? Go on a winter walk and keep your eyes up in the trees! …
Animal Stories
Black Panther
The new Black Panther movie is coming in November. But you can meet the REAL black panther right now! …
Animal Stories
Make a House-o’-Lantern
October 20, 2022
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Outdoor Activities
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Have you ever made a fairy house in the woods or your backyard? Here’s a twist that’s just right for autumn: a cozy home made from a pumpkin! …
Animal Stories
Meet the Ice Age Giants
October 18, 2022
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Mammals, Prehistoric
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During the Ice Age thousands of years ago, enormous mammals roamed a chilly North America. …
Animal Stories
Hippos
A hippo loves to hang around in water and snack on grassy treats. But don’t get on its bad side! …
Animal Stories
It’s a Snake!
It hisses. It slithers. It’s covered in scales. Make no mistake . . .it’s a snake! …
Animal Stories
Blazing Pumpkins
Warning: Prepare to be blown away by this spook-tacular pumpkin display! …