You'll also meet a rescued leopard cub in India that got care from wildlife protectors so the little cat could be reunited with his mom. Don't miss the amazing camera-trap photos of the moment Mom and baby find each other.
Next, just for fun, find out what your birthstone might say about your personality. And learn the old-school myths and rock-solid facts about the gems.
Then be sure to read 30 cool things about Greek mythology to discover fun facts about gods and monsters, including the three-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld and the goddess that makes plants grow with a smile. (Percy Jackson and the Olympians is on Disney+ December 20.)
Plus, get a free pull-out poster of a colorful cockatoo. Finally, have your parents visit our giveaway page between January 8-15 so they can enter for a chance to win the Nat Geo Kids book Deadliest Animals. Please note, no entries will be accepted after January 15, 2024.
Other stories in this month's issue:
• Amazing Animals: Meet adorable rescue dogs that were adopted thanks to a Valentine-themed photo shoot. Then see photos of a rare blond penguin spotted in Antarctica. Plus, conservationists get good news about the future of the Przewalski's horse after a cloned foal was born in Texas.
• Weird But True: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
• Guinness World Records: Read about a tiny dog, a piggy bank that weighs more than most African elephants, and a skysurfing daredevil.
• Bet You Didn't Know: Find out seven heart facts to pump you up.
Get these stories and more in the February issue. (Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory is on Disney+.)