Something’s Fishy!
By Jody Marshall; Art by The CharacterShopBoomer has invited Ranger Rick Raccoon and Scarlett Fox to his place on a crisp winter day. He told them he has a surprise!
In the February 2023 Issue
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How You Can Help Wildlife
November 27, 2023
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Collections
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Here are some ways to make the world around you a cleaner, healthier, safer place for wildlife—AND people. …
Animal Stories
A Whale of a Shark
Meet the whale shark— the biggest fish in the world. …
Animal Stories
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. …
Animal Stories
Siberian Flying Squirrels
Say hello to these adorable, furry creatures that “fly” in the forests of northern Japan. …
Animal Stories
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! …
Animal Stories
Play with Your Cat!
Check out these purr-fect tips to help your cat get exercise and have fun. …
Animal Stories
5 Uses for Bat Wings
There are so many things a bat can do with its wings! Learn about five of them. …
Animal Stories
Wild Brothers and Sisters
August 23, 2023
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Collections
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Great pals? Or real pains? Brothers and sisters can be both—in the animal world as well as in yours! …
Animal Stories
Swimming with . . . SHARKS!
No, these kids aren’t in any danger. They’re discovering how cool sharks can be. Wade in and see for yourself! …
Animal Stories
Meet Sarah McAnulty!
Meet Sarah McAnulty, a biologist who studies squid, but she loves all ocean creatures—including the crab she’s holding here. …
Animal Stories
Got Good Bugs?
July 18, 2023
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Creepy Crawlies, Outdoor Activities
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It’s true, some “bugs” are bothersome. But plenty aren’t pests at all. Set off on a quest for the best kinds of bugs—and see who you meet! …
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. …