Tag Archives: animals

Camel Beauty Competition

Most people wouldn’t consider that camels are beautiful. But at King Abdulaziz camel festival in Saudi Arabia, “beautiful” camels compete for prize money that can reach $66 million. The month-long festival includes camel races, breeders selling their camels and other … Continue reading →

Duck-billed Platypus

The duck-billed platypus is one of the strangest animals on earth. Is it a bird, a reptile, a mammal? This week’s Kid Scoop page has the scoop. Continue reading →

Tardigrades

Have you ever heard of a tardigrade? They are fascinating creatures but microscopic, so you probably won’t see one any time soon. But you can learn about them here. Continue reading →

Learn About Lemurs

Lemurs all come from Madagascar. There are many different kinds and they are fun to watch. Continue reading →

How Kangaroo Got a Pouch

This Australian aboriginal story tells how a kind act by a mother kangaroo resulted in her having a pouch to keep her joey safe. Continue reading →

Walking Ball of Wool

This walking ball of wool is actually a sheep now named Baarack. He was spotted wandering in a forest and was rescued by Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary north of Melbourne, Australia. After a much-needed shearing and care of the health … Continue reading →

Sea Turtle Rescue

While a deadly winter storm has caused much suffering throughout Texas, one population in particular has become seriously endangered. South Padre Island in Southern Texas is home to a large population of sea turtles. Photo: Vince Smith The unseasonable cold … Continue reading →