Reader riddles

Ranger Rick, July, 2002

What do you call it when an octopus gets its tentacles tangled up?
Scrambled legs.
Meghan H., North Carolina

How is a wall light switch like a penguin?
They both have flippers.
Austin H.-LaP., New Mexico

What kind of bear gives all its teeth to the tooth fairy?
A gummy bear.
Caitlin T., Nebraska

What do you call a skunk that stands out from all other skunks?
Distinktive.
Rikki S., Texas

Why did the fish cross the ocean?
To get to the other tide.
Matthew W., Texas

What does a deer use to cut the grass?
A fawn mower.
Josh S., Wisconsin

Why are deer so poor?
Because there's only one buck in the family.
Daniel F., Virginia

What do you call a bowl of falling fruit? An apple-lanche.
Lee E., Massachusetts

How come frogs are such good liars?
Because they're amFIBians.
Jose H., California

What do you get when you cross a jaguar with an elephant?
A fancy car with a big trunk.
Moriah R., Iowa

What do you call a female horse that loves to tell jokes?
A silly filly.
Molly B., Maryland

Why do kangaroo moms hate rainy days?
Because all the kids have to play inside.
Konnie G., Texas