The vast, mysterious ocean is full of deep secrets, uncharted trenches, and unusual, prehistoric-looking creatures. What could be a better way to describe the fascinating depths than a poetic verse? For issue 44 we invited you to unleash your inner poet and create some ‘deep rhymes’ to bring the sounds and rhythms of the ocean’s depths to life.
Congratulations! You all win this fabulous graphic novel, Lucy The Octopus, from Richy K. Chandler – the comic artist behind Amelia the Fox!
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Can Fake Tusks Help Save Real Animals? Synthetic ivory – a man-made material that looks and feels like real tusk – is sparking big conservation questions. Could it stop poaching and protect elephants, or might it make ivory seem more acceptable again? We've put together the facts below – and we're a...
Our Springtime Scavenger Hunt competition, featured in March's Secrets of the Sands issue, brought in a burst of colour, creativity and curiosity! From blossom hunts and frog-filled ponds to bees buzzing in crocuses and brilliant nature poems, your entries captured the magic of the season in so many wonderful ways. Thank you to everyone who took part – we were amazed by your discoveries and loved seeing spring through your eyes.
Our Animal Besties writing contest from the 'Nature's Best Buddies' issue brought in a flood of heartwarming, imaginative and often hilarious tales of unexpected friendships. From swans befriending capybaras to chickens bonding with foxes, your entries were full of surprise, kindness and creativity....
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October 10, 2018
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