Find out how scientists are working to increase the number of healthy mountain lions by building grassy bridges over busy highways. Then discover how cute Aussie critters like koalas, turtles, and birds get top-notch care at a wildlife hospital. Plus, get tips on caring for animals in need.
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Hot dog! From skillful sheepdogs to cheeky Chihuahuas to mighty mastiffs, these photos of canine companions will get your tail wagging.
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By March, when Adélie chicks are about nine weeks old, their downy baby feathers have
By March, when Adélie chicks are about nine weeks old, their downy baby feathers have
Some species also have spines on their skin to ward off predators.
Carnivore Group Name: School Size: Up to 3 feet Some pufferfish species also have
No matter their differences, all chameleons have a prize pair of eyes.
No matter their differences, all chameleons have a prize pair of eyes.
Dozens of ants spill out of a nearby bush, each insect scrambling to outrun a strange-looking object lumbering toward them. A pinecone with legs? An artichoke with eyes? No—it’s a pangolin, an animal covered in hard scales that uses its long tongue to slurp up insects for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum!
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You can boil them, bake them, deep-freeze them, crush them, dehydrate them, or even blast them into space. It doesn’t matter—tardigrades can survive practically anything. These eight-legged aquatic animals may be small, but they’re nearly indestructible.
a poppy seed, tardigrades look pretty fierce when you view them up close: They have
Nigeria is often called the „Giant of Africa.“ This name comes from the vastness of its land, the diversity of its peoples and languages, its huge population (the largest in Africa), and its oil and other natural resources.
The southwestern plains are home to the Yoruba people, who have lived there for thousands
Help keep the Earth healthy by ditching single-use plastic items. Make a cutlery holder to carry reusable forks, spoons, and knives so you can skip the plastic utensils. Why? Litter from take-out meals is a common type of trash found during beach cleanups.
byMark Thiessen YOU’LL NEED Old pair of pants (That you don’t wear anymore—and have
These seabirds are known for their wild look and sound—no wonder they’re sometimes called the rock stars of the penguin world.
They also have fewer, less dense feathers than penguins that live on the ice and
