Ranger Rick articles from December 2000

Ranger Rick archives from December 2000

Oink if you like PIGS!
December 1, 2000... oink! grunt! Go whole hog and look for answers to these questions. What do pigs "pig out" on? Why do pigs roll in mud? Do little pigs always come in threes? Can pigs swim? Are pigs fast or slow? Most pigs look...

DEAR RANGER RICK.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2000... Checking Out Whales I recently went to the Kingdom of Tonga with my dad to help him with his research on humpback whales. Tonga is a group of islands in the Pacific. The waters around Tonga are a winter hang-out for humpbacks. Each day...

Flying . . . With Flippers.
December 1, 2000... Without a sound, these king penguins slide smoothly through the ice- cold Antarctic sea. Bubbles stream out of their feathers. The bubbles come from air that was caught in their feathers when they dived in. A penguin's streamlined body is...

CAN WE SAVE THE LEMURS? Ruffed lemurs are in trouble. But lots of people are trying to help them before it's too late.
December 1, 2000... 1 WHAT A PAIR! A black-and-white ruffed lemur (LEE-mur) mom guards her baby. Ruffed lemurs are dying out in their island home, Madagascar. So scientists around the world are raising them--then returning the captive lemurs to their...

READER RIDDLES.
December 1, 2000... What's a reptile's favorite movie? The Lizard of Oz. Alexandra H., California Why did Santa have only seven reindeer on Christmas Eve? Comet stayed behind to clean the North Pole. Harley R., Georgia Why do sheep make...

Sally Spaniel's 7 TIPS for saving your Fluffy or Fido from holiday disasters like those shown here.
December 1, 2000... 1 Secure that tree! Take it from one who's knocked down lots of Christmas trees--a frisky animal and a wobbly Christmas tree can spell disaster. Think about keeping your pet out of the tree room. At least make sure the tree is fastened snug in...

Who's Lookin' at You?
December 1, 2000... Funny faces show up in funny places! All the faces on these pages were found in nature, just as you see them here. Can you guess what each natural thing is? Check on page 29 to see if you're right. What a Place for a FACE! 1. This...

GreenZine.
December 1, 2000... GOOD NEWS Go-Far Car Most cars have big, powerful engines that burn a lot of gas. But now there's a better way to go. Car makers such as Honda and Toyota are starting to make "hybrid" cars. These cars have a small gas engine and a...

COOL STUFF YULE LOVE TO DO.
December 1, 2000... FLAKY MATCH What a snowstorm! See all the snowflakes on these pages? How many can you find that match the shape of the flakes in the box to the right? On the blank lines in the box, write the number you found of each shape. What do you...

Snowflake Stickers.
December 1, 2000... Want some colorful, sparkly snowflakes to stick around your house? These are fun to make! What You Need * thick (dimensional) fabric paint, any color * snowflake pattern (Trace the big one at left or make your own pattern.) *...