Ranger Rick articles from May 2002

Ranger Rick archives from May 2002

Up on marmot mountain.
May 1, 2002... Life on top of a tall mountain isn't easy. But these toothy, powerful furballs have all the tricks it takes to survive. On the alert! This mountain marmot stands up to get a better view and check out its surroundings. Is a predator...

Dear Ranger Rick.
May 1, 2002... Last August, we asked if you'd ever gone fishing. We heard some GREAT fish tales! Here are just a few. Our specialty in fishing is to get the line caught on the bottom and lose the weight, bait, and lure! Even though we haven't had a very...

Get wheel!
May 1, 2002... Meet some city kids who've discovered the fun of mountain biking, of recycled Ocycles, and of the wild wonders just beyond their neighborhood! A lot of city kids don't get out into the country very often. And if they do, it's usually not...

Readers often ask: what's the difference between ... Toads and Frogs?
May 1, 2002... All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads. You could say that a toad is just a certain kind of frog. Instead of being smooth and slippery, a toad is usually dry and bumpy. And instead of having long back legs that are great for jumping...

Birdbrain's guide to bringing up baby.
May 1, 2002... Are you a bird? Thinking about raising some chicks? If so, this handy guide is for you! Helpful Hint Keep your baby warm by letting it sit on your feet. (This works great if you're an emperor penguin living on the ice in Antarctica.)...

Reader riddles.
May 1, 2002... A Wild Spring Fling What kind of bee has no stinger and flies without wings? A Fris-bee. I forgot to brush my teeth. That explains the baaaaad breath! What's your favorite holiday? Moo-morial Day. What's your favorite...

Who am I?
May 1, 2002... If you think I'm some kind of short-eared monkey, you'll have to guess again! I'm a close cousin of koalas and opossums, and I live in the far-off forests of New Guinea and Australia. Try to find my name in a book or on the Web. Then send...

Really weird spiders.
May 1, 2002... You think Spider-Man is special? Wait'll you see these strange creatures. SPIDER TURTLE The web weaver at left might look like a turtle with too many legs. But that "shell" is just part of a thick outside covering called an...

Fun on the run: Ranger Rick's pull-out game section.
May 1, 2002... Dalmatian Riddle Match These spotted dogs need you to solve their favorite riddles. Find the correct answer to each one in the box below. Careful--there's an extra answer. 1 What barks, chases cats, and has black and red spots? 2...