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.

Why do we study owls?

When it comes to predators, many of us are both fascinated and fearful of them. Owls, due to their nocturnal nature, have proven elusive to many of us and therefore have been the subject of many superstitions.

November 06, 2020
By OBDK
How to tell Ravens from Crows

These two species, Common Ravens and American Crows, overlap widely throughout North America, and they look quite similar. But with a bit of practice, you can tell them apart.

October 03, 2020
By Chris Anderson
Where does the term "lone wolf" come from?

When you think of someone who is a “lone wolf”, what do you think of? Someone who carves their own path in a new and creative way? Someone who commits a crime on their own? Someone who doesn’t want to socialize with others and lives on the outside? .

September 30, 2020
By Chris Anderson
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