In the August 2017 Issue
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Animal Stories
Nature Play Space
Once, this city lot was abandoned and full of trash. Now it’s a place where kids play, plants grow, and animals find food and shelter. …
Animal Stories
Saving Sea Otters
The best place for a sea otter pup is with Mom. But for orphaned or injured otters, help from humans is the next best thing. …
Animal Stories
Grow a Night Garden
When the sun sets, some gardens are just getting started! …
Animal Stories
Ready, Set, Play!
What if animals played your favorite games? Here’s what it might look like! …
Animal Stories
Catching Kites in Flight
These birds prefer life in the air. But to help them survive, scientists must bring them down to Earth. …
Animal Stories
Don’t Laugh at the Giraffe
Do you think a giraffe looks silly with its long neck, big ears, and patchy coat? It turns out each of its wacky body parts has a SERIOUS job to do. …
Animal Stories
Close Encounters
What happens when two wild animals come face to face? It all depends on what’s going on and who’s involved. …
Animal Stories
Go, Go Sockeye Salmon!
Here come the salmon! These fish are some of the world’s most impressive athletes. …
Animal Stories
Losing It
Fur, feathers, skin, or scales—after a while, they all get old or tight or not quite right. Then it’s time to lose them! …
Animal Stories
Con-GAR-tulations, Solomon David!
Learn about Solomon David, winner of the 2021 Trudy Farrand and John Strohm Writing Award. …
Animal Stories
Elephants: Roaming with the Herd
February 19, 2022
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Mammals
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Let’s travel to Asia to discover the wonders of these massive, majestic mammals. …
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A Peek at Shrimps
Think there’s not much to know about shrimps? Think again! …
Animal Stories
Uncommon Hamsters
Hamsters? You mean those cute little fluffballs that live in cages and run very fast to nowhere on hamster wheels? Not these! These hamsters are WILD! …
Animal Stories
Tapirs: The Forest Gardeners
January 19, 2022
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Mammals
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For millions of years, tapirs have helped the jungle stay in tip-top shape. …
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Whoo’s Whoo?
Here’s an extremely closeup look at eight owls you might see—or hear—somewhere near you. …