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

Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points
Posted by Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points

Where is my error?

Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my code please? I can't move on .wildlife { background-image: url('../img/bear.jpg'); }

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>

2 Answers

Tim Knight
Tim Knight
28,888 Points
Tim Knight
Tim Knight
28,888 Points

Hi Ulises,

I think your error might just be in the image path. From the looks of the HTML your CSS files are right on the root of the website. So there is no need to go up a level in the directory structure (which is what ../ is used for). See if this helps you. 

.wildlife {
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg');
}
Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points
Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points

Thank you Tim, that fixed it!!

Tim Knight
Tim Knight
28,888 Points
Tim Knight
Tim Knight
28,888 Points

My pleasure Ulises, enjoy the rest of CSS Basics!

Sean May
Sean May
9,145 Points
Sean May
Sean May
9,145 Points

The two periods in your URL are causing the error. It's trying to go up a level in the directory where there isn't a level to go into. Remove those and your test will pass.

Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points
Ulises Calvo
Ulises Calvo
2,233 Points

That fixed the problem Sean, thank you so much!

Sean May
Sean May
9,145 Points
Sean May
Sean May
9,145 Points

No problem, sometimes the smallest details can create the biggest headaches in coding! :)