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Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and…
By the Light of the Silvery Minnow: Can Young Minnows Be Taught About Their Natural Foods?
Many changes have occured in the Rio Grande since the 1940s that have created a river that is deeper and faster. This has created problems for the Rio Grande silvery...
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight.…
Can We Grow Now? Helping Bristlecone Pine Trees To Take Root and Grow
Bristlecone pines have an interesting relationship with fire. When a fire occurs, it may open a once-closed area to sunlight. When this happens, bristlecone pine seedlings get a chance to...
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United…
Chew on This! Measuring the Impact of Termites on Forest Wood
In this research study, scientists try to understand the impact of termites on forest wood decomposition in the Southern United States.
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens…
Don’t Judge a Soil by Its Color: Exploring Forest Soil Following a Wildfire
When a wildfire burns across a forest, logs and stumps on the ground may completely burn up. When this happens the soil beneath and near the logs and stumps is...
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…
Fighting Fire with Fire: Protecting the Homes of People and Birds
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California....
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people…
Fighting Fire with Fire: Protecting the Homes of People and Birds (Spanish)
The California gnatcatcher is a little bird with a big problem. Its habitat has been reduced 80 percent by people that are building homes and businesses in coastal southern California....
At the end of the “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” article, there is a glossary of terms that were…
Glossary Challenge – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
At the end of the “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” article, there is a glossary of terms that were used in the article. Pick four words from the glossary...
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of…
SPLAT! Protecting Pine Trees in the Western United States from Beetle Attack
Mountain pine beetles are a natural part of the environment in forests of the Western United States. However, because of changes to the environment, mountain pine beetles have caused more...
To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows.…
Standing On the Shoulders of Giants: How Well Do Big-Leaf Mahogany Trees Grow in Different Conditions?
To ensure that big-leaf mahogany harvesting is sustainable, scientists and land managers must know the conditions in which mahogany grows. Therefore, the scientists in this study wanted to examine how...
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that…
That’s a Humdinger! Black-Chinned Hummingbird Nesting in Response to Forest Treatments
Many different types of birds live in riparian forests. In this study, the scientists were interested in black-chinned hummingbirds that live in riparian forests. The scientists wanted to know if...
Test your knowledge on ecologist, adaptation, and wildfire.
Word Search – Fighting Fire with Fire
Test your knowledge on ecologist, adaptation, and wildfire.
