Gobi Desert Adventure Holiday: Competition Winners

Gobi desert adventure holiday: competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet March 21, 2019

In our March Issue, 'The Gobi Desert', we explored one of the main threats to the Gobi’s incredible wildlife – mining for minerals. Of course, mining brings money to the country but it also destroys its land and the age-old customs. Ecotourism could be an alternative way to boost the country’s econo...

Endangered Creature Future: The Gobi Bear

Endangered creature future: the gobi bear

by Eco Kids Planet March 20, 2019

True Desert Survivor! You’re looking at the only bear in the world that spends its whole life in a desert. The Gobi bear is found in the Mongolian part of the Gobi desert – and nowhere else. It was first discovered over 75 years ago, but scientists still don’t know much about it. It’s thought there ...


My Best Animal Friend Competition Winners

My best animal friend competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet February 25, 2019

For this February's competition, we’d asked you to think of a fantasy friendship between you and… a wild animal. We wanted to know that if you could be friends or form an alliance with ANY creature, which animal would you choose and why? Where would you go? And how would you help each other? Wow! Wh...

Make Your Own: Alder Bumblebees

Make your own: alder bumblebees

by Emma Louise Oldham February 18, 2019

Spring is in the air and we can wait to welcome bumblebees back to our gardens. These gorgeous crafty bees are super-easy to create. They’re the perfect decoration to turn into bracelets or gifts, or to hang up outside. So, let’s get creative! What you need: Alder cone Scissors A recycled clear cer...


Endangered Creature Feature: The Hawksbill Turtle

Endangered creature feature: the hawksbill turtle

by Eco Kids Planet January 17, 2019

A Rare Ocean Beauty Wow! What a stunning creature! The hawksbill turtle’s colourful shell and fancy patterns have made it world famous. But its beautiful looks are also one of the reasons why this amazing marine reptile has become a seriously endangered species. Tropical tortoise-birds Hawksbill tu...

Pacific Ocean Creatures: Competition winners

Pacific ocean creatures: competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet January 15, 2019

For our Pacific Ocean Issue, we asked you to research and send us a picture or drawing of your favourite Pacific creature, along with a few fantastic facts about it. Wow! You've flooded us with the most fascinating and beautiful creatures, making the job of choosing 5 winners ever so hard! Thank you...


Endangered Creature Feature: The Galápagos Penguin

Endangered creature feature: the galápagos penguin

by Emma Louise Oldham January 07, 2019

The Totally Tropical Type! What do you call a penguin on a tropical island? Lost! This sounds like a joke, but there really are penguins that live on tropical islands. The Galápagos penguin lives in the Galápagos Islands (well, where else would you expect to find it?). This group of islands lies acr...

Make Your Own: Pine Cone Penguins

Make your own: pine cone penguins

by Emma Louise Oldham December 07, 2018

These cute little creations will make wonderful decorations for your Christmas tree. Or why not make them as a present for a friend? They are completely plastic-free and full of character! What you need: Pine cones One-inch wooden beads for the head (we up-cycled some orange ones from an old neck...


Protect the Penguins Poster: Competition winners

Protect the penguins poster: competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet December 03, 2018

In our ‘Penguins of the World’ issue, we asked you to design a ‘Protect the Penguins’ poster. What a fantastic job everyone did, including an entire class at St Paul’s Primary School in Chippenham! Thank you everyone who entered the competition. Congratulations to our chosen winners Arran and Thom...

Autumn Nature Craft Competition Winners

Autumn nature craft competition winners

by Eco Kids Planet November 14, 2018

For November's competition, we asked you to submit your favourite British animal - ONLY using natural items that you can find outside. Your entries were terrific! Lots of you went out and collected colourful leaves, spiky pine-cones and funny-shaped sticks to create some magical masterpieces! Cong...



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