Archives for the ‘Animals’ Category

Fun Facts!

Nov 17th, 2007 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Ostriches are related to dinosaurs.



Monkey Talk

Sep 15th, 2007 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Scientists studying rhesus monkeys on an island near Puerto Rico found that female monkeys use “monkey baby talk” when they are around other monkeys’ babies.



Underwater Jackpot

Jun 15th, 2007 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

700 new species of marine life discovered on the floor of the Antarctic Ocean



Melting Ice: A Report From Alaska

Apr 15th, 2007 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Pack ice was used by the polar bears and humans to hunt the seals and whales they needed for survival. Now polar bears have to swim longer and farther, facing more danger, to bring food back to their families.



Chimps with Weapons

Apr 15th, 2007 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

For the first time, researchers in the West African nation of Senegal observed chimpanzees using spears to hunt other animals.



Be a Birder! Discover Our Feathered Friends Next Door

Nov 15th, 2006 • Category: Animals, Science & the Environment

Birding is fun for kids because it’s the easiest way to see wildlife near your home, wherever you live. Here are some tips to help you get started.



NYC Wildlife

Jun 15th, 2006 • Category: Animals

New York City has not one, but five zoos and an aquarium. There’s a home for native and exotic animals in each of the city’s five boroughs.



Do Animals Like Zoos?

Jun 15th, 2006 • Category: Animals

Have you ever seen a bear or a lion pacing or biting at cage bars?



How to Make a Birdfeeder

Apr 15th, 2006 • Category: Animals

Many kinds of birds are flying home from their winter vacations and will probably be in need of a snack!



Coyote Seeks City Life

Apr 15th, 2006 • Category: Animals

Hal the Coyote snuck into the city from rural areas upstate. He ran and swam and finally made it to Central Park’s many nooks and crannies.