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.
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.
Humans and wolves have had a complicated relationship throughout the centuries. This stems from fear and misunderstanding about the role wolves play in their environments.
Although birds may have many characteristics in common, their diet isn’t one of them. Diets vary drastically from one bird to another, depending on what they like to eat.
What does it mean when a group is a nonessential experimental population? Our article on Mexican wolves and the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area covers this and more! Learn about how recovery plans may need to be updated and adjusted to make sure the plan is functioning as it should to help species recover, along with issues Mexican wolves and wildlife managers have faced when it comes to certain rules in the area.
Many countries have a national bird. Usually, these birds are representative of the country they’re the symbol of.
Wildlife management is essential to creating a sustainable relationship between humans and wildlife. The goal is to keep animal populations at levels that are beneficial for both that animal’s survival and for the human population.
Do all birds mate for life? Around 90% of birds are considered monogamous, but the definition is a little different than we might think.
Now that it’s summertime, many of you will no doubt be ready to go camping with friends and family! When camping, it’s important to remember that you’re not the only ones out there and you need to make sure you’re keeping safe from other wildlife, bears in particular.
One of the main characteristics we associate with birds is their ability to fly. Many birds are very skilled fliers, but not all of them can.
When it comes to communication, canids have many similarities with each other. Most members of the canid family communicate through facial expressions, body language, tail position, and ear position.
Learn more about screech owls with our Screech Owl poster! Learn about their range in the U. S.
Not all bird species present in North America are native to North America. Other species have found their way over here either on purpose or by accident as humans moved from place to place.
