Picture of the Week: Hippo

Do you imagine the hippopotamus as a fat, lazy animal? They are actually very aggressive and dangerous, although they eat only plants. Their closest relative is the whale....

Picture of the Week: Avalanche

An avalanche is when a lot of snow slides down the mountainside. In movies, this usually happens when the characters make a noise that disturbs the snow, but in reality this is not common....

Picture of the Week: Winter Deer

Beautiful winter scenes are a common theme for winter holiday cards. The forest looks very quiet covered in snow. With no leaves on the trees, it might be easier to catch a glimpse of a wild deer....

Picture of the Week: Cardinal

Male cardinals have striking red feathers, so they are easy to recognize. Northern cardinals live in the U.S. and Mexico. They look beautiful against the snow in winter....