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Go inside a volcano in Japan to discover how this hot spot puts on a cool show. One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Sakurajima erupts about 200 times a year! Learn why that's a good thing for researchers, plus discover how people living near the volcano deal with all the volcanic ash.

Published January 17, 2024

You'll also meet wild hedgehogs that are supercute—but also supertough. Discover six reasons why these "hedgies" aren't exactly the cute-and-cuddly critters you might think they are. Then play "Prickly Pick" by matching the animal photos to their spiky descriptions.

Be sure to read "30 Cool Things About Bugs" to learn fun facts about insects, including dung beetles, bulldog ants, and a giant species of dragonfly that preys on small frogs.

Next, check out "Money Myths Busted!" From train-wrecking coins to phony flapjacks on a bill, these tales aren’t worth a penny.

Plus, get a free pull-out poster of an adorable baby chimpanzee.

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Chimpanzees are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Young chimpanzees learn from observing their mothers and other adults which foods are safe to eat and where ripe food is located. For the first few months of its life, a baby chimp clings to its mother's belly as she travels with it everywhere. After that, young chimpanzees will spend the next seven to ten years at their mothers' sides learning how to groom, make nests in trees, find food, and use tools. Although they normally walk on all fours (knuckle-walking), chimpanzees can stand and walk upright. By swinging from branch to branch they can also move quite efficiently in the trees, where they do most of their eating and sleeping.

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