Ranger Rick’s stories and facts about wildlife species and habitats are from all over the world. Enjoy surprising discoveries and weird findings below.
Did you know that many Pokémon are inspired by animals and plants that exist in the real world? Let’s meet a few of these real-life “pocket monsters”!
Meet Asia’s OTHER panda.
How a fourth grader’s park discovery led to Washington, D.C. naming an official amphibian.
The best place for a sea otter pup is with Mom. But for orphaned or injured otters, help from humans is the next best thing.
Do hairy tarantulas and bloodthirsty bats creep you out? If they do, you aren’t alone. But you can relax: These animals aren’t so spooky once you get to know them.
Sure, with their bright, beautiful colors, sea stars are super showy. But that’s not the only super thing about them.
Mud! It’s squishy and sticky, gooey and gloppy, mucky and messy—and nothing could be nicer for the mud-loving animals you’re about to meet.
They aren’t called goliath groupers for nothing. They’re among the largest species of fish in the world. They’re also among the most endangered.
This fierce-looking Australian mammal has a devil of a name—and faces a devil of a problem!
When I was 11 years old, I read a story about gars in Ranger Rick. I’ve been hooked on these awesome fishes ever since.