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Dwarf Giraffes
The term dwarfism usually refers to a human born with a medical condition that results in them not growing to full height. It has recently been reported that two giraffes in Africa have been spotted with dwarfism—one in Uganda and … Continue reading
The Pangolin
The pangolin looks like a cross between an anteater and a dinosaur. Learn about this amazing creature. Continue reading
The Most Expensive Cheese in the World
The most expensive cheese in the world is called pule and it comes from the milk of a … donkey! Zasavica in a village in Serbia. Serbia lies in the Balkan peninsula between Central and Southern Europe. An ex-MP and … Continue reading
Record Flight
They have an incredibly efficient fuel-to-energy rate. They have a lot of things going for them. They are designed like a jet fighter. Long, pointed wings and a really sleek design which gives them a lot of aerodynamic potential.” Can … Continue reading
Hero Rats
Rats are smart creatures and can be taught certain behaviors. In South Eastern Asia, rats are in training to save lives by detecting landmines. Throughout Cambodia, landmines were dropped during the Vietnam War. Many remain on the ground unexploded and … Continue reading
Tasmanian Devil
They may look like cute little dogs but these creatures certainly earn their name. Kid Scoop tells you all about the Tasmanian devil. Continue reading
The Somali Sengi
It dashes among boulders on hind-limbs built more for gazelles than small mammals. It mates for life, sharing a small territory with its chosen beau. It is related to aardvarks, elephants and manatees but is only a few inches in … Continue reading
More goats?
What is it with goats escaping? On the heels of the story of goats roaming the streets of a Welsh town during shelter-in-place restrictions, we now have a story of 200 or so goats breaking through a fence and charging … Continue reading
Working Dogs
Dogs are not just “man’s best friend,” they also perform many important tasks in helping people—from service dogs helping the disabled to police dogs and sheep herding dogs. Continue reading
The Sloth
These strange, slow creatures live in the canopies of forest. Some seem to have a permanent smile on their faces. Continue reading
