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Studying owls gives us really great insight into an ecosystem. They are prime subjects to look at because of how much information they can give us.
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Spring is in full swing and that means that bears are waking up and emerging from their dens. Grizzly bears and black bears will usually emerge around March and April.
When the school and work day is done, it’s time to relax. Most of us pull up Netflix and escape to somewhere else as we wind down.
Wolves usually breed in late winter and their pups are born after only two months. The alpha female of a pack usually gives birth to 4-6 pups.
You’ve been asked to do a lot this year. You’re juggling all of your own responsibilities plus your children’s online education.
Black bears are the most well known bears in North America. They’re also the smallest of all the bears in this region, and are native to North America.
Help your students really understand and care for their environment with a follow up lesson that helps the information stick.
Vultures are large birds that eat carrion, the flesh of dead animals. There are 23 species of vulture and they’re divided into two groups: Old World Vultures and New World Vultures.
What if there was an interesting, engaging way to teach kids about wolves and their history within the United States? We have one for you. Your next lesson plan is all set.
While we’re in the middle of winter, many animals are spending their time sleeping through it. Most of us think about animals hibernating during the winter, however, that’s not what all animals do.
Arctic wolves are a subspecies of gray wolf. They live in the Arctic regions in North America and Greenland, located above 67° north latitude.
