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.
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|* Do you know the difference between horns and antlers? Antlers: Are on animals like deer, moose, and elk – this is the Cervidae family1&2 Grow from the top, instead of the base2 Are shed every year, and grow the same way each year3 Are used to display dominance by males during breeding season3 Horns: Are on animals like cows, goats, and sheep – this is the Bovinae family1&3 Are found on both males and females1 Grow from the base and are permanent1 Are covered in keratin1 Big antlers signal that a male is healthy because it takes a lot of energy to grow them.
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* White-backed Vultures are found in several regions of Africa. 1 They usually hang out in savannas or woodlands.
Every summer, millions of people spend their time at the beach. Oceans are full of all sorts of wildlife.
You know that some animals are herbivores (they eat plants) or carnivores (they eat meat) or some are in the middle and are omnivores (they eat both plants and animals).
These wild cats are found from Texas down to Argentina. They are about twice the size of a normal house cat and they have a protected status in many areas where they live.
What do panthers, pumas, cougars, mountain lions, and catamounts have in common?.
One of the main characteristics that coyotes are known for is their adaptability. This has allowed them to find themselves in a variety of different environments, such as forests or cities, not just their usual habitat, like prairies.
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.
Have you ever wondered what roles carnivores and herbivores play in their environment?.
