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

Posted by Mark Duplock
Mark Duplock
9,549 Points

Can't complete this code challenge?

I'm trying to complete the code challenge in CSS Basics: Basic Layout. The task is:

Create a new rule that targets the class 'wildlife'. Set the bear.jpg image, located in the img folder, as the background image.

The error I get is:

Bummer! Since the style sheet is not in a separate folder, make sure you're using 'url()' to set the background image value to 'img/bear.jpg'.

What am I missing? I skipped the challenge in the end, but I want to figure it out.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */
.wildlife {
  background-image: url('../img/bear.jpg');
}
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>

3 Answers

elk6
elk6
22,916 Points

Hi Mark, remove the dots. You do not need to go up a folder for this challenge to work.

Just:

.wildlife {
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg');
}

is enough.

Mark Duplock
Mark Duplock
9,549 Points
Mark Duplock
Mark Duplock
9,549 Points

Nevermind, I just re-read the question and figured out what I was doing wrong.

Mark Duplock
Mark Duplock
9,549 Points
Mark Duplock
Mark Duplock
9,549 Points

Yup, saw it as soon as I posted the message.

Thanks! :)

elk6
elk6
22,916 Points

Oh, right. Haha. Messages crossed. Thanks for the upvote though.;)

Cheers!

elk6
elk6
22,916 Points

Oh, right. Haha. Messages crossed. Thanks for the upvote though.;)

Cheers!