Ranger Rick’s stories and facts about wildlife species and habitats are from all over the world. Enjoy surprising discoveries and weird findings below.

Animal Class

8 Fantastic Zebra Facts

There’s a lot you might not know about these African members of the horse family. Let’s explore!

8 Great Gecko Surprises

These lizards can stick to ceilings, make loud noises, and even lick their own eyeballs. Geckos are amazing!

Magazine spread pairing Africa's big five with their little five namesakes starting with elephant and elephant shrew

Elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo: They are Africa’s animal superstars. But for each BIG animal, there’s a much smaller African animal that shares part of its name.

Magazine spread about sea anemones with clownfish hiding in tentacles and anemone anatomy labels

Anemones

Take an up-close look at these beauties.

Magazine spread comparing animal and human track and field athletes with illustrated races

Animal Athletes

Human athletes test their speed, strength, and endurance in lots of different sports competitions all over the world. How would animals stack up against those athletes if they could compete, too? Let’s find out!

Magazine spread Why We Love Hearts with illustrated whale octopus and heart size facts

Animal Hearts

These facts will get you pumped up about animal hearts!

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