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How does a seed turn into a plant & why don’t all seeds germinate?

By Steph Weizenbach / 24 April 2022

Learn how plants grow and why not all seeds germinate.

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What happens to fish when the pond turns to ice?

By Nature Kids / 11 January 2022

Do fish still swim and eat when the lake is covered in ice? Find out with this fun fact!

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How do trees survive the winter without leaves?

By Nature Kids / 10 January 2022

First, let’s talk about what leaves are. Leaves help trees turn sunlight into energy, but only if they are uncovered. If snow covers the leaves, they can’t make any more energy. One of the reasons some trees lose their leaves in the fall is because they won’t be able to use the leaves during the…

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Do jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?

By Steph Weizenbach / 1 August 2021

Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.

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Why would a bird pretend to have a broken wing?

By Steph Weizenbach / 1 August 2021

Kids love to play pretend. Did you know birds pretend too? Find out why!

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Are spiders born knowing how to build a web?

By Steph Weizenbach / 21 April 2021

Spider webs are amazing. Do spiders just know how to build them? Or are they taught how to spin webs?

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Swift Fox

Why are they called a SWIFT fox?

By Steph Weizenbach / 21 April 2021

Are swift foxes really swift?

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How do bears hibernate?

By Nature Kids / 9 November 2020

How do bears survive the winter? Find out more!

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Do all birds migrate in the fall?

By Nature Kids / 9 November 2020

Not all birds seek a warmer place for the winter, learn more here!

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What is the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis?

By Nature Kids / 9 November 2020

Cocoon vs chrysalis: what is the difference?

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