


More Animal Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

All Eyes on Chimps
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! …

Squids
Do squids make you squirm? If so, maybe you don’t know enough about these amazing animals! …

What’s Your Animal Sign?
What are these kids talking about? Animals, of course. Come join the conversation! …

Better with Bison
When it comes to life on the Great Plains, everything is better with bison. …

Beach Bums
When it comes to chilling out, sea lions are champs! …
You must belong to the Ranger Rick Web Club to view this page now. Click here to sign in or join the Web Club.