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.
Fishing Cat Scramble
Fishing Cat Scramble
Time:10 min
Difficulty:Medium
Get ready! It’s time to see if you can paw-ssibly unscramble these letters?
- Read the paragraph below and use it to unscramble the words.
The fishing cat (not to be mistaken with the fisher cat or the fisher) is a wild cat species that is found in the wetlands of Asia. It is well-known for its webbed feet, which allow it to swim for long distances and catch its primary food: fish. The fishing cat is a nocturnal animal that is rarely observed during the day, but if you are ever lucky enough to hear it, its meow might sound like chuckling.
Think you got them all? Tap on the puzzle image to see its secret answer!
Ask Yifeng Wang Anything About Caribou!
Have you ever wondered where caribou got their distinctive name? Are you curious about how they survive in the freezing cold climate of the permafrost peatlands? Maybe the words “caribou” and “permafrost” are brand new to you!
Well, we’ve got great news for you! This year, Earth Rangers is partnering with Yifeng Wang, a geography researcher from Queen’s University. She studies the permafrost peatlands that caribou call home. She wants to know how climate change is affecting the permafrost and how we can preserve this beautiful ecosystem for generations of caribou to come!
This is your chance to ask Yifeng anything about the important work she does! Do you want to know what caribou do with their big antlers? Are you wondering how the ground stays permanently frozen in the permafrost peatlands? Maybe you want to know how Yifeng decided to study geography – or how she stays warm when she’s working in the Arctic circle!
Whatever you want to know, sound off in the comments! We’ll send your questions to Yifeng, and she’ll answer three to five of her favorites. Stay tuned on the Wild Wire blog for her responses, and for more chances to ask our researchers questions!
In the meantime, head over to the Earth Rangers Shop to purchase your own caribou adoption kit and support Yifeng’s work!
Do you have any questions for Yifeng Wang?
Would you Rather #58
Would you rather…
Shock like an eel or sting like a jellyfish
Tell us which one you pick in the comments!
Pixel Puzzler #38: 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 Jaguar! How did you do? Tell us in the comments!
Help jaguars with a Wildlife Adoption!
Head to the Adoptions Section in the App!
Penguin Pals
Penguin Pals
Time:30 min
Difficulty:Medium
We’ve got an egg-celent penguin pal for you!
Waddle this way for this Arctic-inspired craft.
Here’s what you need:
- An egg carton
- Orange, black and white paint or markers
- Googly eyes
- Glue
- Scissors
- Craft foam or colorful paper
TIP: If you don’t have either of these, you can paint some cardboard or scrap paper instead!
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Cut out an individual “egg holder” from your egg carton.
Step 2: Glue the rim of two cups together to create your penguin’s body
Step 3: Give your penguin pal some feet by gluing the bottom of a cup to the bottom of its body.
Once dry, cut that bottom cup to create little feet.
Step 4: Time to paint! Start by painting their body black, then adding a white belly and orange feet!
Step 5: Once the paint is dry, cut a small triangle from your foam/paper and glue them just above your penguin’s belly. Add some googly eyes, and you’ve got yourself a new penguin pal!
What’s your penguin pal’s name? Did you use other paint colors to make them special?
Pixel Puzzler #38: 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!
Pine Tree Cookies
Pine Tree Cookies
Time:30 min
Difficulty:Easy
We’ve got a tasty tree-t for you!
Why not some pine tree cookies to spruce your snacks up?
Here’s what you need:
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Green food colouring (or matcha powder as a natural alternative)
- Rolling pin
- An adult to help with baking
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Add all your dry ingredients in a big bowl and add the eggs, butter and your green food colouring (or matcha powder). Mix until you form a dough.
Step 2: Divide your dough into two pieces. Roll it out on a board with a rolling pin.
Step 3: Cut triangle shapes out of your dough. Out of those shapes, remove 4 tiny triangles on each side. Lay your tree cookie pieces on a tray.
Chill the tray in the fridge for about 15-20 mins.
Step 4: Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 350°F.
When they are ready, put the cookies in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the edges of your cookies are browned.
You’ve got yourself a forest of cookies! Time to dig in!
Would you Rather #57
