Don’t “Pet” the Wildlife
By Emma Carlson Berne; Art by The CharacterShopJoin Ranger Rick Raccoon, Scarlett Fox, and Boomer Badger as they learn why you should never keep a wild animal as a pet.
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In the May 2024 Issue
You should never keep a wild animal as a pet. Here’s why:
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