Where Wildlife, Humans, & Ecology Meet
Ecology Blueprints explores the interconnected systems that link wildlife, humans, and their habitats—through science, observation, and hands-on learning.
Because no organism exists alone. When you understand food webs, habitat, and pressure, the species make sense. Ecology isn’t about memorizing animals—it’s about understanding relationships and outcomes.
They stand 8-10 inches tall and weigh about 3 ounces. They have a wingspan of 16 inches.
Have you ever seen a Spotted Skunk? Now’s your chance with this fun video from Alan Lacy! This video shows the process of re-releasing a Spotted Skunk into the wild after it spent time in a wildlife rehab facility.
The Northern Flicker is a woodpecker species that is unique from other woodpecker species. This is because it will forage on the ground for food instead of just getting it from pecking into trees.
Black-backed woodpeckers are found in boreal and coniferous forests that experience forest fires. One of their largest sources of prey is the wood-boring beetle, which is attracted to conifers post-fire.
Some animals are pack hunters, which means they’ll work with others to hunt down prey. Other animals are considered solitary hunters, which means they work alone.
Yellow-bellied sapsuckers are a species of woodpecker that can be found throughout North America during their breeding season and down into Central America during the winter when they migrate.
Do you have a favorite: dogs or cats? Most people have a definite favorite, and these animals have a lot of differences, but also some similarities.
Pileated Woodpeckers are the largest woodpecker species in the United States. They stand 15-19 inches tall, which is about the size of a crow, and have a wingspan that can reach up to 30 inches.
Join Sherlock Bones and Sir Whetson & The Mysterious Missing Mouse, a free online game that puts your child on the trail of becoming a bone sleuth and solving the mystery of a barn owl’s last meal.
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is black and white and has red feathers on its head. If you’re familiar with Woody Woodpecker, he is an Ivory-billed Woodpecker! .
Red-headed woodpeckers have very distinct markings. They’re also the only species of woodpecker whose head is completely red.
Little Brown Bats are a bat species that can be found from Canada down to Central Mexico. Even though they’re called brown bats they can actually be red or golden colored.
