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You should never keep a wild animal as a pet. Here’s why:
More Animal Stories
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Lion Prides
What’s the secret to a female lion’s success? Working well with others. …
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Firefighting Goats
Meet some adorable secret weapons in the fight against out-of-control wildfires. …
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Happy Father’s Day!
Most animal dads don’t do much—or anything at all—to raise their young. But some wild fathers are top pops! …
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Sea Wolves
This special wolf hunts in the surf and on the shore—and even swims in the ocean! …
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Life in the Dirt: Aardvarks
It has big ears like a rabbit’s and a snout like a pig’s, but it’s more closely related to an elephant. It’s the one-of-a-kind aardvark! …
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Welcome Mat for Purple Martins
Purple martins need a friendly helping hand. And that’s exactly what they are getting! …
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10 Big Surprises About Ladybugs
Fun facts about these colorful cuties, including that they’re not all ladies! Discover what their colors mean, surprising behaviors & more! …
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Squids
Discover the fascinating world of squids! Learn fun facts and all about the amazing abilities of these colorful and squishy sea creatures. …
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Glass Frogs
Explore the fascinating world of glass frogs! Learn about their unique see-through appearance and amazing behaviors. …
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Nature’s Valentines
Nature is full of LOVE-ly hearts. Take a look! …
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How You Can Help Wildlife
Here are some ways to make the world around you a cleaner, healthier, safer place for wildlife—AND people. …
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A Whale of a Shark
Meet the whale shark— the biggest fish in the world. …
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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. …
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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! …
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Play with Your Cat!
Check out these purr-fect tips to help your cat get exercise and have fun. …