Ozzy the river otter was rescued as a tiny orphan and raised by his favorite human, Leslie. But there’s a problem—he loves people a little too much! And in the wild, that’s not safe for any wild animal. To go home, Ozzy needs another otter to teach him how to be a wild otter. Can Leslie find him an otter friend in time… and what will happen if she doesn’t?
Charlie couldn’t survive in the wild after his claws were removed. That’s why the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary team stepped up. Getting him to his new home wasn’t easy. They needed to move a fully-grown cougar from California all the way to Florida. Thankfully, the team was up for the challenge, but would this feisty feline feel comfortable in his new surroundings? And when would that other cougar share his toys? Wait…was that a needle?! Uh oh…
Special thanks to our friends at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit that runs completely on donations to keep their doors open.
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary has been saving animals in Florida for decades. Since 1983, the kind folks at the Sanctuary have been taking in injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife…and boy, have they been busy! In an average year, they help thousands of animal patients rest, recover, and, in most cases, return to the wild where they belong.
Along with saving lives, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary prides itself on educating the public about conservation. Guess what? Like Earth Rangers, they have animal ambassadors that help to teach people about protecting and preserving wildlife and nature!
We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ for saving animals and the environment, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary!
Visit www.buschwildlife.org to learn more
Charlie couldn’t survive in the wild after his claws were removed. That’s why the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary team stepped up. Getting him to his new home wasn’t easy. They needed to move a fully-grown cougar from California all the way to Florida. Thankfully, the team was up for the challenge, but would this feisty feline feel comfortable in his new surroundings? And when would that other cougar share his toys? Wait…was that a needle?! Uh oh…
Owls have amazing night-vision. Do you know why? One of the reasons is that their big, EPIC eyes have way more rods than ours do. Rods are special cells that let us see things in low light. The more rods someone has, the better they can see in the dark.
Owls don’t need light to see, but we do! And keeping things bright can use a lot of electricity. When that electricity is made by burning fossil fuels, it can directly impact the planet. It creates a lot of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.
Every smart owl knows that using less electricity helps save energy and cuts down on pollution! So, when you turn ON a light, be sure to turn it OFF when you’re done using it.
You can be the light patrol at home: make sure lights aren’t left on when no one’s using them. It’s a small job, but it makes a big difference!
Don’t forget to log this habit in the Act Like an Animal Challenge!
Time:45 min
Difficulty:Medium
Summer is here, and that means all of the delicious, bright coloured fruits and veggies are also popping out of the soil too! Perfect time to hit up a local fruit or vegetable farm to go pick your own produce!
With a parent or guardian, find a local farm that allows you to pick your own produce! Certain farms might specialize in specific produce, so make sure to pick your favourite.
Consider asking the farmer or employees some questions about the farm and the harvest. Here are some questions below that you can ask yourself while picking your favourite produce:
Take home your well-earned bounty to enjoy!
Howdy, Earth Rangers! It’s me, Clara Chicken, here with a riddle for you: why did the chicken leave the farm? To encourage awesome Earth Rangers to become farmers at their own homes!
Alright, so chickens aren’t great at humor, but it’s no joke! You can be just like the hard-working farmers, bees, and critters that do so much work to help grow the food you love to eat.
Yes, you can create a garden of your very own, full of tasty fruits and veggies! Oh, what’s that? You don’t know HOW to grow a garden?
Well, I’ve got great news for you!
You can join our fabulous Future Farmer Mission and learn all there is to know about how your garden will grow. Wondering what plants will thrive in your area? We’ve got a guide for that! Curious about how to have a garden if you don’t have a backyard? Not to worry! Container gardening is something we know a lot about! The Mission will answer all your most pressing questions. The only thing you have to do is put in the hard work, just like a real farmer!
So what are you waiting for? The Future Farmer Mission isn’t just fun—it’s tasty too!
It’s time to get growing!
Join the “Future Farmer” Mission to learn about regenerative agriculture practices and how to start your own garden.
Here’s our countdown of the things owls love. From mice to eyelids and spinning their heads around, these animals have some pretty diverse interests.
Bobby is a young bobcat with only three legs—and he’s trying to do something almost impossible: return to the wild! After getting hit by a car, rescuers brought him to Geaux Wild Rehab. With the help of expert animal rehabber Tisha—and a few cardboard boxes—Bobby starts to adapt to life on three legs. But just as he’s learning to climb, leap, and be wild again… another bobcat shows up! Is she here to compete, growl, or maybe… help?
Special thanks to our friend Tisha at Geaux Wild Rehab for sharing Zelda’s amazing journey. @geauxwildrehab
Visit www.facebook.com/Geaux-Wild-Rehab/ to learn more
Bobby is a young bobcat with only three legs—and he’s trying to do something almost impossible: return to the wild! After getting hit by a car, rescuers brought him to Geaux Wild Rehab. With the help of expert animal rehabber Tisha—and a few cardboard boxes—Bobby starts to adapt to life on three legs. But just as he’s learning to climb, leap, and be wild again… another bobcat shows up! Is she here to compete, growl, or maybe… help?
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