The Amazing Praying Mantis
Some people think it looks like this insect is praying. But with its folded front legs, the mantis is ready to pounce on any creature small enough to catch.
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In the August 2016 Issue
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Animal Stories
Ants Rule!
Ants are little insects that can do big things! …
Animal Stories
It’s Raining!
Some animals make the most of a rainy day. …
Animal Stories
What’s Up with Wood Ducks?
Every spring, wood ducks pair up and get ready for ducklings. …
Animal Stories
You Can’t Beat Eggs
Eggs make excellent homes for the baby animals that grow inside of them. …
Animal Stories
Hello, Hippo
What animal likes to hang out at the pool all day? A hippo! …
Animal Stories
How Animals Say, “Hello!”
January 16, 2024
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Collections
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No words? No problem! Discover how animals greet each other. …
Animal Stories
Welcome Home, Little Blue Penguins
January 16, 2024
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Birds
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Every day, little blue penguins go out to sea to fish. As the sun sets, they return to shore. …
Activities
Becorns: The Magic of Nature
January 12, 2024
Michele Reyzer
Activities, Animal Stories
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Becorns are tiny creatures made of acorns and twigs. Meet the artist, David Bird, and see how he creates them. …
Animal Stories
Welcome to the Arctic
Bundle up as we look at seven animals that live at the very top of the world. …
Animal Stories
Eye See You!
Discover 10 eye-opening facts about animal eyes. …
Animal Stories
Snowy Owls
Meet an owl that lives in the Far North, where it is often cold and snowy. …
Animal Stories
Snowy Owls – Spanish Translation
October 20, 2023
Michele Reyzer
Animal Stories, Birds
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Hola! Each month, a new Ranger Rick Jr. article will be available in Spanish. This month, read about snowy owls: “BÚHOS NIVALES.” …
Animal Stories
Floating with Sea Otters
Sea otters spend almost all their time in the ocean, happily floating through life. …