Rick’s Adventure September 2011

By Gerry Bishop

Art by The CharacterShop

Animal Selfies

July 20, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

Wild animals can be hard to photograph. Most are shy and run away when they see people. But the animals you see here seem eager for their moment in the spotlight! …

Wombats

July 19, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

Last year, a few baby wombats found a temporary home in a top-floor apartment in Australia. …

Seashells

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Whether they’re tiny or huge, smooth or spiky, colorful or plain, there’s a lot to “shell-ebrate” about seashells! …

Cicadas

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Earlier this summer, some lucky people got to attend the world’s best buzzy bug concert—for free! …

Helping Nature Near You

June 21, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

No matter where you live, you can get to know the wild creatures in your neighborhood—and then lend them a hand! Here are peeks at three different neighborhoods, along with some ideas for getting started wherever you live. …

Wild Housemates

June 20, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

Do you have any “wild” housemates? Meet some animals who think YOUR house is THEIR house! …

Squirrels: Nutty Neighbors

June 19, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

They scamper, leap, and raid our bird feeders. Look out—they’re eastern gray squirrels! …

Pigeon: The Everywhere Bird

June 18, 2021 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Birds Comments Off

This bird should look familiar. After all, it can be found in almost any city around the world. Birdwatchers call it rock pigeon. You probably just call it “pigeon.” …

Mountain Gorillas

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My dad might look laid back here, but he is large and in charge. And I’m learning to be just like him! …

Titicaca Water Frogs

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Just look at this face! Get ready to meet a frog unlike any frog you’ve ever seen before. …

The Other Pollinators

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Buzzing bees and flitting butterflies get most of the credit for pollinating flowers. But they’re not the only ones doing the job! …

Meet the Sponges

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Sponges are amazing. They can be as beautiful as a sculpture, as colorful as a rainbow, as tiny as a pinhead, or bigger than a person! Swim over to meet some. …