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History - the dodo bird

History - The Dodo Bird

Although this bird is called the dodo, it wasn't a stupid bird. When visitors to the island of Mauritius first saw the bird, they thought its friendly approach meant the bird was dumb.

Tyrannosaurus rex :: dinosaur

Tyrannosaurus Rex :: Dinosaur

T-Rex was 46 feet long and had seven-inch long teeth. When he catches his meal it takes only one bite from his massive jaws to snap their backbones.

Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus

Of all the dinosaurs that had mouths like a duck, Parasaurolophus was the most unusual looking. This duck-bill had a crest growing out of the back of its head. Some were up to six feet long!

Wild things :: endangered species of birds

Wild Things :: Endangered Species of Birds

There are about 403 endangered birds in the world today. And despite increased government protection, many bird species are still at dangerously low numbers and on the verge of extinction.

Wild things :: endangered species of fish

Wild Things :: Endangered Species of Fish

Fish are one of the hardest animals to keep track of. They migrate from streams to rivers to the ocean and we're never quite sure where they are, which makes it hard for us to protect 'em.

Taming wild tigers

Taming Wild Tigers

With the recent release of Two Brothers, there's no better time to talk about tigers. Did you know that tigers are the biggest member of the cat family?

Enter the eagles forever! story and art contest

Enter the Eagles Forever! Story and Art Contest

Help protect bald eagles by entering the Eagles Forever contest and you could win a trip to the nation's capital!

Animals of the ice age

Animals of the Ice Age

If you think your winter walk to school is cold, just imagine what it would be like to live in an ice age. We take a look at animals that thrived in that environment.

Why are some animals endangered?

Why Are Some Animals Endangered?

We know that all-too-many animals are on the endangered species list – meaning there are very few of them left in the wild. We also usually understand that it’s somehow the fault of human beings when an animal becomes endangered. Maybe if we knew exac

Xtractaurs action figures & online world: free trial exclusive!

Xtractaurs Action Figures & Online World: Free Trial Exclusive!

A new generation of action figures lets you create your own hybrid dinosaur called an Xtractaur using customization tools, and extend your play online, too.

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