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Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including…
Climate change can change the breeding patterns of some animals. Breeding patterns refer to when and how animals reproduce, including how many young an animal has and how often. If...

Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you…
Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer, serving students in grades 4 or higher. In this Investi-gator edition, you will learn many interesting facts about the Southwestern United States....

Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide.…
Frogs are a species of amphibian. In recent years, there has been a decline in the numbers of amphibians worldwide. This decline is thought to be caused by many things....

A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted…
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface, and this distance learning adventure explores these amazing places. Specially adapted animals, beautiful mirror pools, sparkling crystals, domed caverns, and twisting...

Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer serving students in grades 4 or higher. This Investi-gator edition focuses on…
Investi-gator is a sister publication to Natural Inquirer serving students in grades 4 or higher. This Investi-gator edition focuses on the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The scientists...

Test your knowledge on ecosystems, vegetation, and erosion.
Test your knowledge on ecosystems, vegetation, and erosion.

Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps…
Ecosystem services are the benefits that nature provides through natural processes. For example, plants provide clean air, natural fire helps cycle nutrients, and bats act as insect control. Ecosystem services...

During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well…
During this program in the FSNatureLIVE series, we’ll learn about how the environment and human actions impact animals as well as how you can investigate what animals live near you....

In this study, the scientists discovered that wildernesses provide good habitat for frogs because the land and water are protected…
In this study, the scientists discovered that wildernesses provide good habitat for frogs because the land and water are protected from human activities. Using the results from this study, you...

In this FACTivity, you will explore whether it is in society’s interest to stock the Sierra Nevada lakes with fish…
In this FACTivity, you will explore whether it is in society’s interest to stock the Sierra Nevada lakes with fish or to stop stocking the lakes.

You learned in this article that flooding can provide a service to the toads living along the Rio Grande in…
You learned in this article that flooding can provide a service to the toads living along the Rio Grande in New Mexico. When flooding occurs in the spring, wet areas...

Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.