Pixel Puzzler #29: 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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Coconut Mallow Eagle
Coconut Mallow Eagle
Time:25 min
Difficulty:Easy
You may have heard of the bald eagle, or a harpy eagle, but what about a mallow eagle? It’s a real sweetie!
- A Marshmallow
- Shredded Coconut
- A sticky spread (like peanut butter, jelly, jam, honey, or frosting)
- Chocolate chips
- A cashew, almond, or peanut
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Spoon your chosen spread into a small bowl. We used both chocolate spread and honey for two different eagles but you only need to pick one spread.
Step 2: Roll your marshmallow around in the bowl. Make sure it’s completely covered in the spread and very sticky. Tip: you may want to use a spoon so your fingers don’t get dirty.
Step 3: Pour your shredded coconut into a new bowl and dip your marshmallow in it. Try to get it completely coated in coconut pieces.
Step 4: Give your eagle a beak by poking a hole in the marshmallow and adding in your nut.
Step 5: Finish your eagle off with a pair of eyes! Grab two chocolate chips and with some remaining breakfast spread, stick them on above its beak.
There you have it! Your mallow eagle is done! All that’s left is to gobble it up!
Lunch with Luna and Eclipse
Why, hello, Earth Rangers! I’m Luna the crow and you caught me at a great time. I was just about to help my squirrel friend, Eclipse, find something to eat! Won’t you join us?
We’re just heading over to the recycling bin to see what’s on the menu. What? You expected us to find food ourselves…in the forest? But that’s hard! This is so much easier.
What do you mean recycling bins aren’t a restaurant? Well, Eclipse’s nose is telling us otherwise. You know those jars of peanut butter and pasta sauce? They smell delicious!
Now, I know that going through trash isn’t safe. I’m going to do my best to keep Eclipse from getting into trouble! There are lots of things in these recycling bins that are dangerous for animals. Sometimes, jars and containers can have bits of food left in them. Then, someone like Eclipse smells it, pokes her head in to get the leftovers, and gets stuck. It’s not a pretty sight!
Wait…you don’t want us to go through your stuff? Like at all? Oops…you might need to get better lids for your compost and garbage cans then. I know some clever raccoons, opossums, skunks, and bears who can easily open these up. A tightly-fitting lid with clips would definitely make it harder for us to get into and we’d probably just end up foraging somewhere else. You may also want to try:
- Washing out food containers REALLY well.
- Making a trash enclosure, with your family’s help, of course!
- Fixing any holes in your bin so we can’t squeeze in.
HEY ECLIPSE! DROP THAT RIGHT NOW.
Do you see that thing Eclipse has in her mouth? She must have smelled the food on it. If those edges are sharp, it can be super dangerous for her. Imagine if I wasn’t here to protect her? Help us by Respect(ing) Animals While Recycling (RAWR)!
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Pixel Puzzler #28: The Great Reveal
We’ve gotten 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 eagle ray! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
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Paper Plate Polar Bear
Paper Plate Polar Bear
Time:15 min
Difficulty:Easy
Got any leftover party plates? Need something fun to break the ice? We’ve got the coolest craft for you!
Here’s what you need:
- 2 paper plates
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black marker
- Coloured paper, foam or felt sheets
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Cut out eight circles from one plate: one big head, one medium muzzle, two small ears, and four small paws.
Cut out two circles from your coloured sheet: one nose and one tail.
Step 2: Grab your glue and stick the ears to the top of the head circle and the muzzle to the bottom.
Next, glue the head to the top left corner of your second plate.
Step 3: When the glue is dry, cut out a triangle from the bottom of your second plate. This will be the space between your polar bear’s front and back legs.
Step 4: Use your marker to draw on some eyes, inner ears, a mouth, and legs.
Step 5: Lastly, glue the four paws to the bottom of the plate, and then add the nose and tail!
There you have it! Your very own plated polar bear is served! What name could you paw-sibly give it?
Would you Rather #44
Would you rather…
Hide your wings like a beetle or show them off like a butterfly?
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
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The Quest for the Best: Into the Petrified Forest
The Quest for the Best goes on! Today, Emma explores a unique ecosystem: The Petrified Forest. Will the rare fossilized wood of this place be the key to winning this leg of the race?
Let’s tune in and find out.
Hi listeners (and readers) it’s me, Nat reporting on our contestants journey.
Wahoo!! We’re onto the last stretch of this quest! Emma and Ryan both visited interesting parks this time. Thank you Earth Ranger Sasha for suggesting the Petrified Forest! It was a lovely idea.
Emma was lucky to spend time in the Petrified Forest of Arizona. There you can find some of the oldest rocks in the world! Back in the Triassic age, when dinosaurs walked the Earth instead of us, these rocks were actually trees! Over time an ancient river fossilized these trees into the “petrified wood” they are today and gave the park its name.
Only by taking a closer look at petrified wood can you really see how pretty it has become! The wood is now almost completely made of quartz, with some amethyst, citrine and iron giving it a beautiful rainbow colour.
These is more than just awesome old trees in this national park! Emma was able to snap a few photos of a fascinating creature: The Earless Lizard.
Just like its name, the Earless Lizard does not have any ear slits. Instead, it “hears” through vibrations. These little guys love the heat, more than most typical lizards! While basking during the day, they will change their position to control how much sun they take, and when nighttime comes these lizards dig under the sand to stay warm.
And how about Ryan? Where did he travel to this time? Did he succeed at finding a truly unique ecosystem as well? He made his way to Valley of Fire in Nevada. It is indeed a stunning sight. At sunset, it literally looks like the valley is on fire (yup, that’s where they got the name). Definitely beautiful place to stop at!
What about the wildlife? Well, there are some pretty cool creatures that call Valley of Fire home. You may have heard of one of them… The Jackrabbit.
Based on its name, you might think a jackrabbit is, well, a rabbit…but you’d be mistaken! Jackrabbits are actually hares. Rabbits are small and like to hide underground. Unlike rabbits, hares live above ground and have longer ears and legs. This makes them a lot faster and able to outrun predators. Strange, right? You can find Jackrabbits in deserts, scrublands, and wide open spaces. They’re important prey for other animals, which is why they have SO many babies. A female jackrabbit can have several litters per year, and each litter can produce between one to six babies! Talk about a lot of brothers and sisters!
Earth Rangers, we’re onto the last of Emma and Ryan’s assignments! Both need to go big (and then go home). To win – they need to find a last fact about the biggest mammals! Can you think of HUGE creatures that live in America, where could Emma find one?
Time for this episode’s trivia competition: The first person to type the correct answer to this Trivia question into the comments will win a “keep on ranging” podcast T-shirt for their avatar:
“What is the biggest reptile in the world?”
Use the comments to guess the correct answer. The first person to submit the right answer wins!! As always, the winner will be announced next episode!
🎺 Congratulations to Earth Ranger Ady for being the first person to get it right! 🎺
The answer to the previous episode’s question:“What disease is bothering many bats across North America?” is …“White nose syndrome”!
Be sure to check your inbox for the award code to receive your special t-shirt.
Have an idea where Emma can find a BIG mammal? Let us know in the comments!
But be careful – Don’t forget the no airplane rule!
Do you have some great trivia facts about large mammals to share? Emma needs all the trivia she can get to help her win the competition!
