Ranger Rick’s stories and facts about wildlife species and habitats are from all over the world. Enjoy surprising discoveries and weird findings below.
Hello! I’m Elvin Elk—and I’m growing up fast in my beautiful mountain home. Come meet my family and find out about life in an elk herd.
If you think hares are the same as rabbits you’re “jumping” to the wrong conclusion. Hares and rabbits are related, but hares are not rabbits. Hares are hares!
A snake is a snake, right? Don’t be so sure. THIS snake often pretends to be something else altogether!
It hisses. It slithers. It’s covered in scales. Make no mistake . . .
Unlike most cats, a jaguar (JAG-whar) is right at home in the water.
The wrinkly, slimy creature is covered with warts and folds of skin. Tiny eyes peer out from its wide, flat head. With massive mouth agape, it shows off small but sharp teeth, all the better to fight and bite!
Whee! What could be more fun than taking a wild leap through the air, with the wind blowing through your hair? For this hairy little spider, it’s a way of life. Want to find out more? Jump right in!
Thousands of years ago, some ancient sailors and traders visited faraway islands in the Indian Ocean. Imagine their surprise—and horror—when they saw reptiles like this one, nearly the size of gators.
Once, many towns tried to keep beavers out of local rivers and streams. But now, some are leaving them alone—or even welcoming them in!
What’s the secret to a female lion’s success? Working well with others.