''Wild Animal Baby'' was a magazine for children published by the

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. The magazine was targeted to children ages 2–4, and consisted of readings, pictures, and games designed to teach children about animals. The National Wildlife Federation also publishes ''

Ranger Rick ''Ranger Rick'', originally ''Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine'', is a children's nature magazine that is published by the United States National Wildlife Federation.Kenneth B. Kidd, ''Wild things: children's culture and ecocriticism'' (Wayne State ...

'' and ''

Your Big Backyard ''Ranger Rick'', originally ''Ranger Rick's Nature Magazine'', is a children's nature magazine that is published by the United States National Wildlife Federation.Kenneth B. Kidd, ''Wild things: children's culture and ecocriticism'' (Wayne State ...

'', which are geared towards older children. ''Wild Animal Baby'' was based in

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and each issue featured a particular animal on the cover, and has multiple features that recur in each issue. "Out and About" follows the adventures of a variety of children from different cultures. A "search" page appeared in each issue where children are directed to find animals from a list within the picture. The mascot "Sammy Skunk" appears on five pages throughout the magazine for children to try to find. The magazine characters were also featured in a television show called

Wild Animal Baby Explorers Wild, wild, wilds or wild may refer to: Common meanings * Wild animal * Wilderness, a wild natural environment * Wildness, the quality of being wild or untamed Art, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Wild'' (2014 film), a 2014 A ...

. The show introduces preschoolers to the world of animals and helps them develop important observation, problem-solving and listening skills. The series combine 3-D animated characters and wildlife footage to introduce fascinating animal facts and nurture young viewers’ inherent love for nature. ''Wild Animal Baby'', along with ''Big Backyard'', was discontinued in December 2012. The two magazines merged to create a new magazine called Ranger Rick Jr.FAQs About Ranger Rick Jr. Magazine
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* Children's magazines published in the United States Animal and pet magazines Defunct magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1990 Magazines disestablished in 2012 Magazines published in Virginia {{child-mag-stub