Welcome to Ecology Blueprints, where wildlife and human ecology meet. This blog celebrates the wonder of nature, exploring the wildlife that thrives in our oceans, skies, cities, and wild spaces. Whether you’re here to learn, build, or be inspired, you’re in the right place. At OBDK, we believe every space should be a classroom, so you’ll find our Conservation in a Box blueprints on this page—real tools for real-world stewardship.
How do wolves decide whether a winter hunt is worth the risk? This lesson uses “energy math” to show students how predators and prey balance calories in vs.
What if a polar bear woke up somewhere warm for winter? Explore what breaks first when an Arctic specialist faces the wrong season — and why it matters.
A winter look into how wolves travel, hunt, and communicate as family packs—turning December snow into a survival advantage and a story worth sharing.
As December and Christmas arrive, many North American bears are already tucked away in dens. Explore how black bears, grizzlies, and polar bears handle winter, what “hibernation” really means, and how to turn bear biology into cozy, high-impact classroom lessons.
A playful, myth-busting look at what a black bear’s real “Thanksgiving feast” looks like, and why fall is the most critical season for survival in the wild.
An inside look at the black bear’s most critical season, when survival depends on nonstop feeding, expanding territories, and a delicate balance between forest ecosystems and human behavior.
The Great Horned Owl is a formidable and highly adaptable bird of prey that can thrive in a wide range of habitats.
Giant Sea Bass play an important role in their ecosystems. They are critically endangered and are apex predators.
Noise pollution is a problem for marine life. It’s very disruptive for them and can lead to health problems.
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Red-headed vultures stand 29-33 inches tall, weigh 8-12 pounds, and have a wingspan of almost 90 inches.
Last week, we spoke about California Condors, their characteristics, and that they’re endangered. This week, we’ll go more in-depth about why they’re endangered and what efforts have been made to save the California Condor.
They’re very large birds – standing around 3-4. 5 feet tall with a ten-foot wingspan.
