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Angry Cat
The angry cat has become something of an internet meme—but the Pallas’s cat or manul is the perfect living example. Their fur is so fluffy that they look like a round ball. It’s the densest of all the wild cats … Continue reading
Snowy Owl in Central Park, N.Y.
A news report this week describes the sighting of a snowy owl in Central Park, New York on the baseball diamond. This is so rare that the last reported sighting of the bird in central New York was in the … Continue reading
Visit Zoos and Museums Virtually During COVID
During this challenging time, places like zoos are struggling to find the resources to stay afloat. Here are some ways for you to connect with zoos. Continue reading
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
