Mateo loves nature documentaries and books & learning about animals & wildlife. If he wins, he can experience nature in the coolest way!
You decide who will appear in a Ranger Rick magazine and take home $20,000
What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn moreI think nature is cool because everything has a job. Animals, bugs, and even plants all help each other. Everything is different, but they all work together to survive. That’s what makes nature awesome.
I like all big cats, but lions are my favorite. Lions are awesome predators, and that's why I think they’re the coolest animal. They are strong, brave, and really good hunters. I also like how they work together to protect their pride.
I really like marine life, so going to the beach is one of my favorite things to do, and I'm lucky to live close to one. Sharks are also one of my favorite animals, and even though I know I probably won’t see one at the beach, I still like looking at the water and thinking about what’s out there in the deepest parts.
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