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

Posted by Sheikh Zulfiqar
Sheikh Zulfiqar
9,929 Points

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

.wildlife { background-image: url(img/bear.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: cover; width: auto; height: auto; }

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;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
}
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

Sheikh Zulfiqar
Sheikh Zulfiqar
9,929 Points
Sheikh Zulfiqar
Sheikh Zulfiqar
9,929 Points

No problem Ryan; I got it. Thanks thou!

.

Ryan Duchene
PLUS
Ryan Duchene
Courses Plus Student 46,022 Points
Ryan Duchene
Ryan Duchene
Courses Plus Student 46,022 Points

I don't want to give the answer away, but I can give you a hint: It has something to do with the box-sizing property. Watch the video on Box Sizing and Max Width again and see if you can spot Guil using it. :)