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

Posted by Ayaz Sadiq
Ayaz Sadiq
Courses Plus Student 5,361 Points

How do I give .wildlife the property and value that forces any padding and border widths into its total width and height

I've attached my code to this discussion. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong? I've tried everything.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.wildlife {
  background: url('img/bear.jpg') no-repeat center;
  background-size: cover;
  padding: 18% 24%;
  width: 75%;
}
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

Cindy Lea
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Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points
Cindy Lea
Cindy Lea
Courses Plus Student 6,497 Points

You need just 1 more line that uses box-sizing:

.wildlife { background: url('img/bear.jpg') no-repeat center; background-size: cover; padding: 18% 24%; width: 75%; box-sizing: border-box; }

Ayaz Sadiq
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Ayaz Sadiq
Courses Plus Student 5,361 Points
Ayaz Sadiq
Ayaz Sadiq
Courses Plus Student 5,361 Points

Thank you Cindy.