Ecology Blueprints

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* How much do you know about bobcats?   Did you know…   They’re one of the most populous cats within the US1 They’re nocturnal and begin to hunt at dusk2 Their fur is unique to each individual and can be used to identify them3    They stand 26-41 inches tall and weigh 11-30 pounds.

*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Genetic diversity is an essential part of a healthy species population.

  *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Can you tell the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?  While both of these cats have rosettes on their fur, jaguars will have spots within those rosettes – leopards don’t.

Cinereous Vultures are another species of Old World vultures. They stand at about 3.

How many species of skunk do you think there are?  If you guessed 11, you’d be right! But we only have 5 species within the US. 1&2  These animals are nocturnal and are burrow-dwellers.

Every summer, millions of people spend their time at the beach. Oceans are full of all sorts of wildlife.

Many birds migrate, and their migration patterns all look different. Some may go north to south (or vice versa), east to west, or even go from lower altitudes to higher elevations.

When we help bees, we help the rest of the environment, too. For example, by taking these actions, soil health improves, erosion reduces, and it’s easier to prevent invasive species from invading an area.

These animals are one of several species that were endangered and we’ve successfully brought back.

Ducks are extremely important birds to their ecosystems. They are often found in wetlands and as they go about their daily routines, they’ll often move around to different wetland locations.

Predators and prey have their own relationship in the wild, but believe it or not, humans can actually interfere with those relationships.

American Minks are carnivores that live in aquatic environments.  Their dark brown fur (which has some white patches) is waterproof and they have webbed feet to help them navigate their habitats.