Star Power

By Rhonda Lucas Donald; Art by The CharacterShop

Join Ranger Rick and his friends in Cambodia as they meet some Irrawaddy dolphins.

Learn more about Irrawaddy dolphins!

The Gar Guy

January 13, 2020 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Fish Comments Off

When I was 11 years old, I read a story about gars in Ranger Rick. I’ve been hooked on these awesome fishes ever since! …

Arctic Outpost

January 10, 2020 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

Every spring, scientists arrive at Station Nord near the North Pole to study changes in the Earth’s climate. Read about their latest excursion. …

Will U B Mine?

January 10, 2020 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Birds Comments Off

Like people, some birds show they care by offering gifts. Check out a few examples. …

Oh, Rats!

January 10, 2020 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

To most people, they’re creepy pests. To others, they’re cuddly pets. Both can be true. But there’s so much more to rats than that! …

Antarctic Adventure

November 18, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

Hop aboard an icebreaker ship to learn about wildlife in the Weddell Sea of Antarctica. …

Smile—It’s a Sloth!

November 17, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

Get a sloth’s-eye-view of life on Sloth Island in Guyana, a country in South America. …

Birds of Paradise

November 16, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Birds Comments Off

People long ago thought these unusual birds must have come from some other world: Paradise! …

Meet the Boars

October 19, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

If you think this mound of mystery animals looks like piled-up piglets, you’re right! They’re baby wild pigs called Eurasian boars. …

City Penguins

October 18, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Birds Comments Off

What is little and blue, has wings but doesn’t fly, and enjoys the nightlife? Believe it or not, it’s a penguin! …

Giving Terrapins a Head Start

October 17, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Reptiles Comments Off

Some diamondback terrapins are getting a head start in life, thanks to Maryland schoolkids. …

Does It Fart?

October 16, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Collections Comments Off

A zebra does. But a goldfish rarely—if ever—does. And an octopus definitely does not. Discover more about animals that do and do not pass gas! …

Hooked on Hornbills

September 16, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Birds Comments Off

What’s that big black-and-white bird flying in overhead? It’s a male rhinoceros hornbill, delivering a mousy meal to his mate or a growing chick. …

Tasmanian Devils

September 15, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

This fierce-looking Australian mammal has a devil of a name—and faces a devil of a problem! …

Tardigrades: Everywhere Bears

September 13, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Creepy Crawlies Comments Off

They’re tiny. They’re tough. And they’re closer by than you might think! …

All Eyes on Chimps

August 15, 2019 Michele Reyzer Animal Stories, Mammals Comments Off

Chimps learn everything they know by watching other chimps. And who else is watching and learning from chimps? Scientists in Uganda’s Kibale National Park. Follow along! …

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