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Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in…
Goldifinch and the Three Scales: Investigating Songbird Habitats Near Rivers (Spanish)
Some scientists think that wildlife is mostly dependent on the immediate natural area in which it lives. The scientist in this study was interested in exploring this idea because she...
In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United…
Goll-ly! Don’t Take a Knapweed! The Impact of Nonnative Plants and Animals on Deer Mice
In the Western United States, spotted knapweed is one of the most widely found nonnative plants. Spotted knapweed was brought to the United States from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s. To control the...
In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and…
Grow Where You’re Planted – Testing How New Planting Elevations Affect Jeffrey and Ponderosa Pines
In this article, students will learn about how different planting elevations can affect Jeffrey and ponderosa pines’ survival, growth, and bud development timing.
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific…
Hawaii Pacific Islands – Vol. 1 No. 16
The research you will read about in this Natural Inquirer was conducted by scientists working at the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, or IPIF. Located in Hilo, HI, scientists at...
The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and…
Hurry Up and Wait: Investigating an Unusual Strategy for Invasion
The Oriental bittersweet is a vine that was transported to the United States from Asia in 1860. Oriental bittersweet escaped from gardens and has spread into natural areas where it is not native. When...
Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under…
Inquiry 1: What Kind of Forests Grow on Earth and How Do They Differ?
Across the planet, different types of forests are found. One reason different forest types exist is because they grow under different climates. Another reason is that human activities have changed...
Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this…
Invasion of the Song Snatcher! The Influence of Invasive Spotted Knapweed on Chipping Sparrow Song Diversity
Invasive species such as spotted knapweed can have an effect on a habitat and animals in that habitat. In this study, the scientists wanted to determine how spotted knapweed affects...
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or…
Invasive Species – Vol. 8 No. 1
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about several different invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, or organisms that are not native to the ecosystem they are...
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic…
It’s Elemental, My Dear! What Makes an Experience Different at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve?
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.
The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar…
Knocked Out By Trout: The Relationship Between Nonnative Trout and Pacific Tree Frogs
The scientists were interested in discovering whether the Pacific tree frog population might also be affected by the presence of nonnative trout, similar to the way these trout had affected the mountain yellow-legged frog population....
Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is…
Koa Constrictors: Studying Things That Slow the Growth of Koa Crop Trees
Koa is one of the most valued of tropical woods. A particular type of koa tree, called Acacia koa, is found in the Hawaiian Islands. The wood from this tree...
The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned…
Left High and Dry? Attempting to Restore a Tropical Dry Forest in Hawaii
The Ka‘ūpūlehu dry forest is located on the leeward size of the island of Hawai‘i. The forest land is owned by Kamehameha Schools, which is dedicated to preserving traditional Hawaiian...