Ranger Rick articles from April 2001

Ranger Rick archives from April 2001

WILD IN THE CITY.(foxes in Denver, Colorado)
April 1, 2001... Meet some frisky foxes living in the city. They romp and play in one of its quietest spots! This family of red foxes has settled down in--get this--a cemetery. And their cemetery sits in the middle of a very busy city: Denver, Colorado....

DEAR RANGER RICK.
April 1, 2001... GIVE THE LAKE A LIFT We live near Lake Apopka--one of Florida's most polluted lakes. And we're trying to help it! First, our group raised money to buy 90 acres along the lakeshore. Then we took out plants that didn't belong there and put...

HELPING NATURE NEAR YOU....
April 1, 2001... Ready for National Wildlife Week? This is a special time for learning more about wildlife and how we can help it. The program is brought to you by the National Wildlife Federation (the group that publishes Ranger Rick). This year the week runs...

FROG FRIENDS.(Short Story)
April 1, 2001... Miguel found a special spot to hide from the neighborhood tough guys. But who was this stranger, acting like he owned the place? Miguel crushed a chunk of dried dirt under his sneaker, sending a puff of dust into the air. It made a loud,...

SLIMY, SLITHERY, SLUGS AND SNAILS.
April 1, 2001... Take a good look at this sneaky snail and its little hitchhiking pal. Slimeballs like these could be prowling your neighborhood right now. Can you track 'em down? Read on for clues to help you investigate these oozers and their partners in...

LOOK WHO'S IN YOUR BACKYARD!(unusual wild animals that are found in populated areas)
April 1, 2001... You're used to seeing some wild animals in your neighborhood, right? You know, ordinary ones such as starlings and squirrels. But believe it or not, some pretty surprising wild creatures--including coyotes and alligators--have been making...

THANK A TREE!(how trees benefit the environment and insects, mammals and birds)
April 1, 2001... Almost everyone loves trees, but not everybody knows how useful they are. Check out this scene to see how the trees in your neighborhood help wildlife and YOU. MUNCH A BUNCH Many caterpillars and other insects eat tree leaves. Birds...

PADDLE POWER.(kayaking)
April 1, 2001... Sun's out, river's flowing, creatures are waiting. So come on, get your boat, grab a paddle, and let's go kayaking! Have you ever been kayaking (KYE-ack-ing)? Katie and Ellie never had--until today. They and some other kids have just...

RAINY-DAY FROG.(why frogs hide)
April 1, 2001... A mushroom makes a great shelter from a shower--if you're a frog. It may even make a great hideout. Who knows when a hungry enemy will come by, eager to munch you for lunch! This woodland frog lives in Europe. But there are plenty of...