Rick’s Adventure March 2011

By Kathy Kranking

Art by The CharacterShop

Beach Bums

July 10, 2019 Thuy Senser Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

When it comes to chilling out, sea lions are champs! …

What’s the Difference?

July 9, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

Some animals are easy to confuse with others. Find out how to tell the differences in each pair of look-alikes! …

European Beewolf

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Don’t be fooled—this is no sweet “Rock-a-Bye, Baby” scene. It’s the result of a successful hunt! …

Island of the Lost

July 7, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

No people live on the Panamanian island of Coiba. And for many years, the island’s wildlife was unstudied. Now, a band of adventurous scientists is uncovering some of its secrets. …

SuperFly!

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The dragonfly is a mighty hunter that rules the sky. You have nothing to fear—unless you’re an insect, too. …

Gone Camping

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Dust off your hiking boots. Air out your sleeping bag. It’s time for a Great American Campout! …

Stay Cool

May 3, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

On a hot summer day, YOU may choose to cool off inside an air-conditioned house. But there’s no A/C in nature. So what’s a wild animal to do? …

Horseshoe Crabs

May 2, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Creepy Crawlies Comments Off

For millions of years, horseshoe crabs have come onto the beaches of Delaware Bay to mate and lay eggs. Stop by the beach after the sun comes up, and you just might meet one face to face! …

Planting Our Wild Garden

May 2, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

We have a small yard in the middle of a big city. But we didn’t let that stop us from planting a garden that’s just right for butterflies, bees, and other wildlife! …