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A new picture book uses illustrations and a travelog of the region's most well-known landmarks to bring West Texas to life.

96 Facts About ... Scott (Astra/Hippo Park, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66264-082-7). The Photo Finish (Kaleidoscope Club Series #3) by Maria Mazas, illus. by Joëlle Passeron (Blue Dot Kids, paper $7 ...

However, note that none of these educational kids' games will substitute the real methodical education ... Sprinkled between games are facts about real-life animals - which are just as fun to learn ...

A newborn pygmy hippo named Haggis at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo has captured hearts and bolstered hope for the endangered species. The pint-sized pachyderm is just days old and is being closely ...

A beloved zoo animal in Thailand predicted the winner of the 2024 U.S. election. In a video posted on TikTok by the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo ...

The hippo house has been temporarily closed “so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time,” the zoo said in a message alongside a video of the ...

In a video posted on TikTok by the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, “predicted” a win for former president Donald Trump. The viral video shows ...

Animal lovers and activists rejoice *** brand new endangered pygmy hippo calf was just born and oh my God, she is *** cutie pie. Born at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo. The pint sized pachyderm is just ...

A newborn pygmy hippo named Haggis at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo has captured hearts and bolstered hope for the endangered species.The pint-sized pachyderm is just days old and is being closely ...