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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Vladimir Miletic
Vladimir Miletic
6,201 Points
Posted by Vladimir Miletic
Vladimir Miletic
6,201 Points

Finally, give .wildlife the property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width and height

Please help with this question

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.wildlife {
  background-image: url(img/bear.jpg);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;

}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
      <div class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

tate
tate
13,435 Points

Use box-sizing to force total width and height.

.wildlife {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points

Review the "box-sizing and max-width" video and you should be able to pass the challenge. Hint: Pay special attention to box-sizing.