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.
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?.
Bat-eared Foxes are a species of fox that can be found in Africa. Two separate populations extend over 10 countries.
When it comes to ensuring an animal population stays healthy, what are some of the biggest ways humans can help? .
Biotic potential is the number of offspring a mother may produce, given the environmental conditions in which she resides.
Some animal species are considered indicator species. These are animals that can give us insight into how the ecosystem is doing overall, depending on how well they’re doing themselves.
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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.
