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CSS Enhancing Design with CSS Background Images Background Images

Posted by Simon Duong
Simon Duong
4,616 Points

create a background image of bear solution not working

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>
Heriberto Nieves
Heriberto Nieves
4,516 Points

hello there, the challenge is asking for a class selector which is define with a dot, you are using the Id selector, the correct answer is:

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

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

hope this helps

Simon Duong
Simon Duong
4,616 Points

ah ok i feel dumb thanks :)

1 Answer

Heriberto Nieves
Heriberto Nieves
4,516 Points
Heriberto Nieves
Heriberto Nieves
4,516 Points

you're welcome, but don't feel that way. i do make mistakes like this all the time and so do more experience developers. just keep trying :)