What do you call a mischievous chipmunk?
Cheeky
Where do fish like to sleep?
What would’ve been a better name for a lion instead of King of the Jungle?
What speed do Seahorses swim?
Pixel Puzzler #37: The Great Reveal
We got tons of great guesses on Part 1 of this Pixel Puzzler and now it’s time for the answer. Are you ready for the great reveal? Find out if you got it right!
The answer to this Pixel Puzzler is (drum roll please) a Hippo! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
Pun-tastic Riddles #5
Pun-tastic Riddles #5
Time:15 min
Difficulty:Hard
Do you enjoy punny animal jokes? We’ve got some fun ones for you! Can you decode the punchline? Use our decoder key below!
Can you wolf-igure out what’s true or false?
Have you heard of the big bad wolf? Ever been told stories about wolves eating children, or told “Don’t cry wolf”?
These fairytales make wolves out to be scary beasts, but in reality, they are far from evil! The number of wild wolf attacks is very low. In fact, wolves would rather avoid humans completely.
Where did these myths come from? They started at a time when wolf populations were in conflict with farmers, who were angry because their sheep and cattle were being preyed on. Today, you can find these and many other stories about wolves, but which ones are true?
True or false?
Earth Rangers, let’s put your wolf knowledge to the test! Can you figure out which facts are true and which are false? Write your guesses in the comments.
- A wolf’s sense of smell is roughly 100 times stronger than a human’s
- Wolves are a threat to the elk population
- Wolves are the biggest members of the Canidae family
- Wolf packs are made up of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas
- Wolves love to howl at the moon at night
- Wolf pups don’t open their eyes for 2 or more weeks after they are born
Check back next week for the answer!
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Help Eastern Wolves with a Wildlife Adoption!
Head to the Adoptions Section in the App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop!
Ultimate Guide to National Parks: Zion
Emma finally makes her way to Zion National Park where she meets a familiar face.
Tune in for your chance to listen to the first ever recording of “Flyin’ with Ryan”
Emma has made her way back down to the United States to visit Zion National Park. Her tour of national parks takes her to meet an old rival – Ryan! What has Ryan been doing, and why does he want to meet Emma?
Zion National Park stands out from Utah’s five other national parks. More than its outstanding sandstone cliffs, or impressive canyons, Zion also possesses a dense forest and beautiful waterfalls.
The diverse landscape gives visitors a lot to do. When visiting Zion, you can go hiking, rock climbing, or even partake in stargazing or bird-watching. It is also a popular canyoneering destination.
Canyoneering is a different way of exploring, by traveling through the canyons of the park! You might need to climb up or down rock surfaces, wade through water, slide down some water slides, or squeeze through tight passages.
In Zion, there are more than 7 routes you can take while canyoneering. It requires experienced guides to get through the canyon safely. These park rangers know all about the conservation of the land, and the regulations needed to protect not only you but the animals that live there.
What about Ryan?
And how about Ryan? What has he been doing since he lost the Quest for the Best?
Ryan is familiarizing himself with the environment of Zion National Park. He’s still learning a lot about the place, and is trying to make up for all the wrong he did over the last season. He wants to do better, and had tried to cheat during the race because he didn’t think he could beat Emma fair and square with how much she’s done for the podcast.
His journey to improvement starts with an apology. It seems, when they are not competing over who gets to be podcast host that both Emma and Ryan can be friends! Their time together is short and sweet, with Emma leaving Ryan with a special something: The mysterious pouch Adelia had passed on to her.
What do you think of Zion National Park? What about Ryan? Was it a good thing for Emma to gift Adelia’s pouch to him? Got any ideas of where Emma could go next?
Ask Megan Quinn Anything About Otters, Wolves, and Moose!
Have you ever wanted to know what a river otter eats for lunch? What about where moose go to stay warm in the winter, or why wolves like to live in packs?
Well, it’s your lucky day! This year, Earth Rangers has partnered with Megan Quinn, a conservation biologist who works with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, to support her research preserving otter, moose, and Eastern wolf habitat in a beautiful, forested area of Canada called the Frontenac Arch. And Megan can’t wait to answer all your questions about her work with these incredible animals!
Comment below with your questions for Megan! You can ask her for information about the animals she works with, the forest she works in, or even about her day-to-day life working as a conservationist! Maybe you’re curious about what she eats for breakfast before a big day of hiking through the forest, or how she stays safe around wild animals like wolves. Maybe you want to know why she chose to become a conservationist, or how you could pursue a job in conservation where you grow up. Or maybe you just want to know how big moose are in real life. Whatever you want to know, sound off in the comments!
We’ll select three to five of the best questions you post and share them with Megan. Check back in the New Year for her responses!
In the meantime, head over to the Earth Rangers Shop to purchase your own moose, otter, or Eastern wolf adoption kit and support Megan’s work!
Do you have any questions for Megan Quinn?
Would you Rather #56
Would you rather explore…
The bottom of a cave or the top of a mountain
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
More “Would You Rather” Questions!
Pixel Puzzler #37: Part 1
Let’s put your identification skills to the test! Can you figure out what is hidden in this picture? Make your guess in the comments.
Check back next week for the answer!
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Octopus Smoothie
Octopus Smoothie
Time:20 min
Difficulty:Medium
We’re not squidding!
This octopus smoothie is berry sweet!
Here’s what you need:
- A banana
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Coconut milk or yoghurt
- 8 Sour Gummi Worms
- 2 Chocolate chips
- Help from an adult
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Set aside one strawberry, you’ll need it later. Gather all the rest of your fruit together and blend until smooth.
TIP: If you don’t have a blender or mixer. It might be easier to buy frozen fruit for your smoothie! Let them thaw, and it should be easier to mash together with a potato masher or fork.
Step 2: Stir in some coconut milk (or yoghurt) into your mix until you have a creamy consistency.
Step 3: Refrigerate your smoothie for 10-15mins until its surface has thickened. Meanwhile, cut two tiny holes in your last strawberry. Add the two chocolate chips in.
Step 4: Plop the octopus head on the surface of your smoothie. Arrange the 8 gummi worms in a circle around the strawberry head, forming tentacles!
You’ve got yourself a tenta-cool smoothie! Enjoy!
Chag Sameach (Sustainably!)
This year, from December 7 to December 15, Jewish people all around the world will celebrate Hanukkah: the festival of light! The holiday commemorates a rebellion by a Jewish group known as the Maccabees against the Greeks in the 2nd century. According to Jewish scripture, when the Maccabees defeated the Greeks, they wanted to rededicate their temple by lighting a special lamp called a menorah. But all they could find was a jug with a tiny bit of oil in it–enough to light the menorah for just one day. To their surprise, these droplets of oil kept the lamp burning for eight whole days and nights! (Now that’s what we call energy efficiency!)
Today, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah with all kinds of fun traditions, from lighting menorahs of their own to giving gifts to cooking delicious feasts. We’ve got all kinds of advice to help you and your family make your Hanukkah celebrations festive and eco-friendly.
Candles–Minus Carbon!
Most Hanukkah candles are made of a substance called paraffin wax, which is derived from fossil fuels. These are substances that send carbon into our atmosphere and make our planet warmer, causing all kinds of environmental challenges. The good news is that there are tons of low-carbon candles available! When you’re shopping, look for candles made with beeswax, soy, or coconut wax.
Give Gifts–Not Garbage!
One of the coolest things about Hanukkah? Eight days of presents. One of the least cool things? All the garbage that comes along with gift-giving! To avoid sending piles of plastic and paper waste to the landfill, consider wrapping your gifts in recycled paper. You can use art supplies to decorate your homemade wrapping and make it look just as snazzy as anything you’d find in a store! Same goes for greeting cards: recycled paper and a personal touch will make your loved ones smile and divert waste from the landfill.
If you’d like, you can even go one step further and choose something eco-friendly to go inside the wrapping paper. Thrift stores, clothing or toy swaps, and local secondhand sales platforms can be great ways to find cool, good-as-new gifts and keep perfectly good products from the garbage dump.
Locavore Latkes, Anyone?
A carnivore eats meat, a herbivore eats plants, and a locavore eats locally! Next time you go to the grocery store, check the labels on the fruits and vegetables: you’ll find the names of countries all around the world and transporting fresh produce from far-away places takes lots of fossil fuels.
Latkes are delicious fritters are made by frying shredded potatoes in oil, usually with sour cream and applesauce on the side. Look for potatoes grown in your community and when it’s time to dip all this deliciousness, choose sour cream from a local dairy and apples from a local orchard. Yum!
Stay Gold!
When you’re playing with a dreidel, the stakes are high: big piles of chocolate coins individually wrapped in gold foil. We definitely love chocolate, but individually wrapped candy? Not so much! Consider playing for chocolate or peanut-butter chips, or even for nickels and dimes–really, any tiny treats or fun trinkets will do, as long as they stay out of the trash bin.
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel…
Some dreidels are made with plastic. Some are made with wood. If you’re an Earth Ranger, you probably already know which kind we prefer. Instead of going for a disposable plastic dreidel, invest in a wooden one that will last for generations.
Chag Sameach! What’s your favourite way to celebrate Hanukkah?
