Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? Find out this and much more in this educational article!

by Jacee Butts

 

Olympic National Park

Location: Washington

Size: 922,649.41 acres

Things To Do: Ruby Beach, Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rainforest

Features/landforms: Lowland forests, mountain rangers, temperate rain forests, over 50 miles of wild coastline

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by Jacee Butts

Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orcinus Orca) are a distinct population of killer whales that inhabit the waters of the Pacific Northwest. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive black and white markings, with a white patch on their heads and a gray saddle patch behind the dorsal fin. Southern Resident Killer Whales grow to an average length of 23-32 feet and can weigh up to 11 tons (22,000 pounds). ...