Penguin Power!

Brrr… emperor penguins brave the cold in Antarctica. (© Vladimir Seliverstov | Dreamstime)

Did you see the awesome penguin photo in OWL’s December issue? The issue is available now, so go out and grab a copy if you haven’t yet! Then check out this cool video of Canadian photographer Paul Nicklen on assignment with some emperor penguins in Antarctica.*

*In our December issue, we said this video was about emperor penguins in the Arctic. This was a mistake. Sorry about that! Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. In fact, they are the only penguin species to spend their lives on the ice or in the surrounding waters of Antarctica. Brave birds!

Do you know any cool facts about penguins or other animals? Email us, or tell us in the comments below.

And don’t forget to keep up with us on our daily news website: owlconnected.com.

-Kendra, owlblog@owlkids.com

World’s Tallest Lego Tower

In the November issue of OWL, we told you that over 19 BILLION Lego pieces are made every year. Wow, right? Well, here’s something else that’s pretty wow-worthy… the world’s tallest Lego tower!

Check it out.

We’d love to see your Lego creations! Send them to us at owl@owlkids.com.

-Kendra, owlblog@owlkids.com

Learn About the Pinder Pet Finder

Hi readers,

In the November issue of OWL we introduced you to the amazing Lego Robotics team CTRL-Z. Here’s a video that shows how their pet-tracking invention works.

Do you have an invention you would like to share with other readers? Leave a comment below and tell us a little about it.

— Jackie

Watch It: Whitewater Kayaking in Action!

In the June issue of OWL Magazine, we shared this awesome shot:

A brave kayaker blasts down a waterfall along the Whatshan River in the Kootenays, British Columbia. (All Canada Photos)

Now, let’s watch this sport in action! But first, just a friendly reminder that the guys in this video (the Serrasolses brothers) are pros. They’ve been doing this stuff for a long time. We don’t recommend that anyone try whitewater kayaking, or any of the stunts in this video, without the proper training and equipment.

Okay, on to the video now. Enjoy!

-Kendra, owlblog@owlkids.com

Talking Giant Pandas at the Toronto Zoo

Who loves pandas? We do, we do! Oh, so do you? Good news then. Because we’ve got something to show you.

Last week, we visited the Toronto Zoo to meet and talk to Maria, the Zoo’s Curator of Mammals, about their giant pandas. Check out OWLconnected Reporter Noah’s interview.

Want more giant panda cuteness? Go to OWLconnected.com for a bonus video.

-Kendra, owlblog@owlkids.com