Ranger Rick articles from December 2001

Ranger Rick archives from December 2001

It's a Squirrel's World.(animals)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Snow's no problem for this red squirrel--or for any of its tree squirrel cousins. You can see them scurrying around even in the coldest weather. They're always fun to watch, so get ready for some tree squirrels in action. Get a Grip! ...

SQUIRRELY FUN.(animals)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Love 'Em . . . Some people like to watch squirrels so much that they put out corn and other food for them. (See photo at left.) This squirrel seems to think it's a great idea! You can find squirrel feeders in most stores that sell bird...

Dear Ranger Rick.(letters)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... How do you celebrate with your pets? Here's what some Rangers say. KEEPING PETS SAFE Just before Christmas last year, I read your story about "Sally Spaniel's 7 Tips" for holiday pet safety [December 2000]. You had some great advice!...

Christmas Creatures.(sea animals)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Is your house decked out for the holidays? Maybe your whole town is too--all along the streets and in the stores. But get this: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas under the sea too! This sure looks like a tree draped in a swirl of...

Really COOL Art!(Christmas festivals)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Check out this super-size statue, made of (would you believe?) SNOW! It's named the Abominable Snowman, after a famous fantasy creature. And it stands as tall as a two-story building! Awesome snow and ice sculptures like this are popping up...

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?(interesting facts about animals)
December 1, 2001... Wild facts to tickle your thinking bone! OH, PHOOEY, IT'S A PITOHUI Until recently, scientists didn't think any birds were poisonous. But now they know better. They've discovered several kinds, including some called pitohuis...

Best Buddies.(beneficial partnerships between animals)
December 1, 2001... Meet some buddies who get along great together--naturally. "I get something from you, you get something from me." Many plants and animals buddy up with other plants or animals. Scientists call this kind of buddy system mutualism...

Get Out!(how to create edible tree ornaments to feed wildlife)
December 1, 2001... There's a whole world of nature waiting for you, and it's closer than you think. SO GET READY, GET SET . . . Many families decorate their homes for the holidays. Why not spread the cheer for creatures outside? It's easy. Just decorate...