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.
Binturong Scramble
Binturong Scramble
Time:10 min
Difficulty:Medium
Get ready to swing! Can you put your binturong-like claws to the test and untangle this wild word scramble?
- Read the paragraph below and use it to unscramble the words.
It may look like some cat or bear mix, but it’s not! It’s a binturong! The binturong has a long tail that helps it balance when climbing trees. You can recognize a binturong from their peculiar smell, like popcorn. They are omnivore, eating fruits, leaves, and sometimes small animals. Even though they look a bit wild, they’re shy and prefer to stay hidden high up in the trees.
Think you got them all? Tap on the puzzle image to see its secret answer!
Which New Animal Will You Adopt?
Today we’re launching ten brand new adoptable animals! When you adopt an animal through Earth Rangers, you’re supporting real-life wildlife conservation. Here’s how it works:
- You purchase the wildlife adoption kit of your choice–we’ve got ten to choose from!
- We send you an adorable plush animal, plus a wildlife adoption certificate, a trading card, and a poster packed with facts about your new furry friend.
- The proceeds from your adoption kit support a scientist or conservationist who is doing important work to save animals.
Ready to meet this year’s adoptable animals – and the amazing scientists you’ll be supporting?
Beavers & Bumblebees
My name is Sarah Bayliff! I work for the Nature Conservancy of Canada as the BC Interior Program Manager, and I am currently in the Bunchgrass Hills Conservation Area, a vast landscape of native grasslands, forests, and wetlands south of Kamloops in British Columbia. I’m helping to protect this vital wildlife corridor, as well as the creatures that live there — including bumblebees and beavers!
Want to help out? You can sponsor my work by visiting the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or check out the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Beaver and Bumblebee Adoption Kits!
Cougars
Hey there, Earth Rangers! My name is Ashley Sahulka, and I’m a Stewardship Coordinator with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). I’m working with a team of conservationists in the Cypress Uplands, a region in the southern part of Saskatchewan that includes a range of habitats—from grasslands to forests—in Cypress Hills. This area is home to more than 1,000 plant and animal species, and has one of the highest densities of cougars anywhere in Canada!
You can support our work by visiting the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or checking out the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Cougar Adoption Kit.
Snowy Owls, Red Foxes & Flying Squirrels
Hello, Earth Rangers! I’m Megan Quinn, and I’m a researcher with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. I’m working with a team in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, which is home to all different kinds of wildlife — including the snowy owl, the flying squirrel, and the red fox!
You can help us! Check out the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop to get your snowy owl, flying squirrel, and red fox Adoption Kits.
Caribou
Hello there! I’m Claudia Haas, a biologist with Wilfrid Laurier University. I work in the Northwest Territories, home to some of the last intact boreal forest in the world! These forests are important habitat for animals like caribou, along with many at-risk species.
Are you ready to join my team? Head to the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop — get your Caribou Adoption Kit and start making a difference today!
Grey Wolves
Hi, I’m Karl-Antoine Hogue and I’m a researcher with the University of Guelph. I’m working with The Land Guardians from the Van Tat Gwich’in community in Old Crow, Yukon. The boreal forest there is home to all kinds of animals, including grey wolves! My work with the Van Tat Gwich’in community will help us protect these animals and their homes.
But we could use your help! Check out the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or visit the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Grey Wolf Adoption Kit.
Lynxes
Greetings, Earth Rangers! I’m Sandra Yaacoub, a researcher from Queen’s University. I’m working with a team in southwest Yukon. Here in the taiga (also known as the snow forest or boreal forest), we see a lot of wildlife, including lynxes!
Unfortunately, the lynxes’ habitat has been affected by spruce bark beetles, which have killed a lot of trees. You can help us restore the forests that lynxes call home! Visit the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or check out the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Lynx Adoption Kit!
Sea Turtles
Hi Earth Rangers! My name is Gerardo, and I’m 9 years old. I live in Nicaragua and am part of a really cool program called the Sea Turtle Protection Project.
Me and lots of other kids in my community are learning about and helping to save an amazing creature who really makes a splash – the sea turtle!
While you may not be able to come to Nicaragua, you can still join our team! Visit the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App or check out the Earth Rangers Shop to get your Sea Turtle Adoption Kit and help save the sea turtles!
Would you Rather #73
Would you rather be able to…
Hibernate like a bear or migrate like a bird?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
Guess Our Tenth Adoptable Animal!
See the fresh tracks on this sandy shore? They belong to one of our newest adoptable animals! Our new slate of plush wildlife adoption kits is launching on September 9, and this tiny terrapin is among them!
Have an idea? Post your guess in the comments!
Guess Our Ninth Adoptable Animal!
This fence might seem ordinary, but it’s packed with links to our next adoptable animal! We’re revealing a brand-new lineup of plush wildlife adoption kits on September 9, and this elusive predator is part of the pack!’
Think you’ve got it? Leave your guess in the comments!
Guess Our Eighth Adoptable Animal!
These pictures contain clues about the secret identity of the latest animal in our line-up of plush wildlife adoption kits, launching on September 9.
Know which critter we’re talking about? Share your guess in the comments!
Caption This: What is this turtle thinking?
We need your help! This animal is trying to tell us something but we can’t figure it out! Do you know what this turtle is thinking?
Post your ideas in the comment section below.
Guess Our Seventh Adoptable Animal!
Can you unscramble this puzzle? Our new collection of plush wildlife adoption kits is launching on September 9—including the critter whose name is all jumbled up here!
Think you’ve figured it out? Leave your answer in the comments!
Recycled Kite
Recycled Kite
Time:60 mins
Difficulty:Hard
There are a ton of beautiful kites out there, but what about making your own? Grab some recycled material and get your very own kite ready for the windy days!
Here’s what you need:
- String
- Scissors
- Two sticks
- Paper roll
- Tape
- An upcycled plastic bag (you can use a grocery or garbage bag)
- OPTIONAL: Paint markers, paint, or colorful paper
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Gather all your material! You can use outdoor sticks, long paper rolls, or thin plastic sticks. Something like enough to support your kite.
Step 2: When you’re back home, cut the side of your plastic bag so it forms a flat sheet. If it has handles, remove them.
Step 3: Cross the sticks in a way that one is slightly above the center. Tie the center of these sticks with string so they don’t come apart.
Step 4:Â Tape your stick cross to your plastic bag.
Step 5:Â Tie each end of your sticks together with a string to form a diamond. Cut your plastic bag around this diamond shape.
Step 6:Â Fold the excess plastic over your string shape. Tape it down so that the kite is securely attached.
Step 7: Next, cut two long string pieces the length of your sticks. Connect one end to the center of your kit and wrap the rest around a paper roll.
Step 8:Â Cut the second half of your plastic bag into strands. Stick these two the bottom of your kite.
Step 9:Â Your kite is ready! While waiting to take it outside, why not decorate it? You can paint it, or glue some colorful paper decorations. Be careful to balance the weight between both sides!
