Ranger Rick’s stories and facts about wildlife species and habitats are from all over the world. Enjoy surprising discoveries and weird findings below.
Do you dig dinos? Here’s your chance to “bone up” on these amazing animals.
Meet some leapin’ dolphin cousins!Meet some leapin’ dolphin cousins!
An elephant does. And so do you. But a goldfish rarely—if ever—does. And an octopus definitely does not. Discover more about animals that do and do not pass gas!
Don’t be fooled—this is no sweet “Rock-a-Bye, Baby” scene. It’s the result of a successful hunt!
When an animal—even you!—is scared, there’s usually no hiding it. But fear not: Showing fear is normal, natural, and even helpful.
When in doubt, puff it out! A pufferfish knows what to do when danger may be near.
On summer nights above the city of Melbourne, Australia, thousands of flying foxes take to the skies. Foxes that fly? Have we gone batty?
These little creatures are clearly unusual!
It’s no surprise to see birds, bats, and bugs fly. But what’s this—a flying lizard?!
Wherever this slow-going reptile lives, you’ll find a wild community full of other “happy campers,” too!