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Baby penguin exploring it's environment.

Warm Temperatures Threaten Galapagos Penguin Population

Angelina Abdelrahman , Columnist April 26, 2024

Are penguins birds or not birds? The answer is quite simple: Yes. They are considered birds but are flightless birds. There is so much confusion surrounding their species because they can swim underwater...

The Preuss School's library contains books about cheetahs.

Speckled Creature at the Brink of Extinction

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist April 8, 2024

The cheetah jets through the 330-foot-long track at 70 miles per hour, kicking dirt in the air and impressing the large crowd watching over him. This jaw-dropping view happens at the San Diego Safari Park,...

Drawing of a panda surrounded by bamboo.

Fluffy Black and White Pandas Vulnerable to Extinction 

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist March 8, 2024

Giant white pandas may look cute and fluffy, but if an individual were to come face to face with one they may be crushed because these big creatures weigh around 330 pounds. They live in the mountains...

Facts about Sea Turtles can be found in the book "Turtles", by Ethan Thomas.

Baby Sea Turtles Separated from their Homes 

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist March 4, 2024

A baby sea turtle just hatched out of their shell and is slowly walking towards the water, ready to start their new life. Right before they taste the salty water, they are captured by a human and separated...

One of San Diego Zoo's many Ape's lying in the sun while eating a snack.

Chimpanzees are at Risk of Extinction 

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist February 12, 2024

A species of monkey called the Chimpanzee population is continuously declining. WAIT, a chimpanzee is not  usually classified as a monkey; they are classified as an ape, right?  Yes, that’s true. The...

Ms. Bandy provides a quick drink for students who meet with her.

Companies That Do Not Support Genocide 

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist January 29, 2024

As the conflict between Palestine and Israel continues there is a new topic that has emerged related to Israel-supporting versus Palestine-supporting companies. Companies that support Israel will either...

White tigers, known for their white coat, appear in a variety of art and merchandise.

Selling of The Exotic White Tiger

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist December 15, 2023

Unlike the white rhino, the white tiger received their name because of their color. The White Tiger is an eye-catching species of tiger that lives in Southeast Asia and various parts of India. This species...

The San Diego Zoo's "Saving Wildlife Worldwide" mural.

Poachers Leave Two White Rhinos in Captivity

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist November 29, 2023

Did you know that white rhinos are not actually white? Their name comes from the Afrikaans word “wyd,” meaning wide, which was mistaken for white by English settlers. There are two types of white rhinos...

An elephant being protected at the San Diego Zoo.

Illegal Ivory Hunting for Human Desire

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist November 4, 2023

The African elephant has a population of 415,000 in the world which means they are less at risk than the Asian elephant with a population of 40,000. These numbers may seem high because species like the...

Israel and Palestine have been in constant war for decades.

Israel’s Genocide on Palestine

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist October 23, 2023

On Saturday, October 7th, the military group Hamas invaded Israel from the city of Gaza. They invaded 22 Israeli cities, launched thousands of rockets, kidnapped people, burned people alive, and held them...

Angelina visits the zoo on the first day of October to experience the celebration of "HalGLOWeen."

Watching Animals Play is Worth the Money

Angelina Abdelrahman, Columnist October 9, 2023

The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park opened in 1972 with the main purpose of conserving and protecting endangered animals around theworld. Their pricing ranges from $71 for ages 3-17 and $99 for ages 18-64...

Many listeners to Frank Ocean were disappointed by his departure.

Frank Ocean’s Disaster at Coachella 2023

Nael Alzalde April 25, 2023

What happened? Coachella, one of the most successful, most coveted, and notable music festivals in the whole world, located in Indio, California, debuted their 2023 line up on January 10th, 2023. Having...

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