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A shiny blue beetle with colorful markings rests on a green leaf.

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Insect Insider

October 9, 2026

Insects are animals. They have six legs. They have three body parts. Insects are living things. They move and eat. They grow and reproduce. Insects move. They fly or crawl. Many have wings. This is a grasshopper. Its powerful legs…

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A tiny pale egg rests on a green leaf.

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Butterfly Changes

October 9, 2026

Some insects go through a big change. It is called metamorphosis. Butterflies go through metamorphosis. Here are the stages. 1. Egg An adult butterfly lays eggs (above). They will hatch in about four days. 2. Larva A larva hatches from…

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A red panda hangs from a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.

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All About Animals

October 2, 2026

Animals are living things. Every animal moves and grows. Every animal gets its energy from food. People are animals too. Which other animals do you know? Animals move. Animals can move by themselves. They can walk, fly, or slither. This…

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A small yellow fish swims near the ocean floor.

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How Old?

October 2, 2026

A life span is how long a type of animal usually lives. Different animals have different lifespans. Pygmy Goby A pygmy goby (above) is a tiny fish. It has a short lifespan. The fish lives for about two months.…

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A sea turtle swimming in blue water

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Meet Sea Turtles

April 30, 2026

There are seven species of sea turtles. Each species has a shell for protection. Each species has strong flippers for swimming. Learn more about sea turtles. Turtle Diet This sea turtle is chasing a jellyfish. Some sea turtles also eat…

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Saving Sea Turtles

April 30, 2026

Grace Buschiazzo (above) is a marine biologist. She works at the South Carolina Aquarium. She is part of its Sea Turtle Care Center. Turtle Rescue Sea turtles can get sick. They can get hurt. The team at the care center…

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A closeup view of a shark with its mouth open

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Fierce Fish

April 24, 2026

Imagine a shark. What do you think of? Sharks come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big. Some are small. Some are fast and powerful. Others are calm and slow. Here are some shark facts. Sharks are predators. They…

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Tons of Teeth

April 24, 2026

Sharks have different kinds of teeth. Many have rows of them. The teeth help sharks eat different foods. Check out these shark teeth. Small, Flat Teeth This is a nurse shark (above). Its teeth look almost flat. But its…

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Health

More than a Pet

October 3, 2025

Some people sense things differently. They might have trouble hearing. They might not see well. Service dogs can help. These dogs have an important job. They wear a special vest. This shows that they are working. Future Helper Service dogs…

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The Life of a Service Dog

October 3, 2025

Service dogs are important. They help people who have disabilities. They start training when they are young. They retire when they get old. This page shows the life of an average service dog. Age 0–2 A service dog spends its…

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