Ecology Blueprints

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.

Start with the systems below.

Why start with systems instead of species?

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.

How To Stay Safe in Cougar Country

Most people haven’t, since these big cats are pretty elusive. This skill in keeping a low profile is what helps them capture their prey because they aren’t built for long chases like cheetahs are.

August 20, 2021
By OBDK
How Fast Can Bison Run?

Bison are the heaviest animals that live on land in North America. Although they used to be present in large numbers throughout North America, their numbers decreased during the 19th century when over 50 million of them were killed.

June 16, 2021
By OBDK
What Is A Wolf?

Wolves are incredibly important carnivores. Although they’ve been considered dangerous by many and have been hunted for centuries, wolves actually have a very positive impact on their environments.

May 07, 2021
By OBDK
Burnt out? Here’s a hands-on activity for you.

After spending months working from home, schooling from home, staring from one screen to the next can start driving you crazy. You go from your computer to your phone to the television and without a commute, it feels like there’s no real break from everything where you can put the phone away and just sit and do something completely different.

February 03, 2021
By OBDK
What's a bear's closest relative?

Do you think these two look alike? Bears are classified as caniforms, AKA doglike carnivores. But do you know what other animal is considered a caniform, too?.

November 20, 2020
By OBDK
Exploring the Arctic Wolf

The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also known as the white wolf or polar wolf, is a subspecies of grey wolf native to Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands.

October 03, 2020
By Chris Anderson
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