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Squirrel Squabble
A battle is brewing in the forests of the British Isles. For at least 10,000 years, Eurasian red squirrels called this area home. Then, in the 1870s, people brought eastern gray squirrels over from North America to live in their gardens. The grays quickly spread out—and took over. In this issue, discover why these squirrels are at odds and what humans are doing to help!
FUN FACT! Red squirrels make their nests in the holes of tree trunks. They’re often found resting here in the middle of the day.
Practice Mission to Space
The next astronauts to visit the moon—or someday live on Mars—won’t need just rockets. They’ll also need to know how to eat, sleep, drive, communicate, and stay healthy far from home. That’s why volunteers are spending weeks or even months living in places on Earth that look and feel like another planet. See how their work will help astronauts in the future.
FUN FACT! NASA scientists hope to send humans to Mars in the 2030s! Would you want to go to there?
6 Strange Dinos
Bizarre spikes, wacky teeth, and weird claws—dinosaurs rocked some seriously zany looks. In this issue, you'll meet six of the oddest-looking dinosaurs to ever roam the planet.
FUN FACT! Avian dinosaurs survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the rest of the dinosaurs. Their descendants—more than 11,000 species of modern-day dinosaurs, aka birds—inhabit Earth today.
Watch Dino Road Trip
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Explorer HQ: Take a Bite!
This month, we’re exploring food. Play a mouthwatering meal game, see some delicious dishes drawn by Nat Geo Kids readers, learn what sharks eat, and more.
Plus!
- Weird But True!: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
- The Big Picture: Discover how a Nat Geo photographer snapped an adorable panda photo.
- From Sap to Syrup: See how sap from a maple tree becomes the tasty syrup on your pancakes.