Wildlife

Welcome to the first monograph in the Wildlife Series! In this monograph, you’ll learn about a research study on tracking…
Welcome to the first monograph in the Wildlife Series! In this monograph, you’ll learn about a research study on tracking mammals in residential yards. Scientists wanted to know how the…

Test your understanding after reading “Lights, Camera, Tracks!” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what…
Test your understanding after reading “Lights, Camera, Tracks!” Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each image represents. You may write your explanation or hold...

In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife.…
In this article, scientists examine different land uses, from urban to suburban to rural landscapes, and their effects on wildlife. In particular, the scientists examine how different features of these...

In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing…
In this FACTivity, you will observe the land use context around you. Materials: Observation log (included) Pencil or other writing utensil Scientists, like those in this study, are trying to...

This program in the FSNatureLIVE series will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this 12-minute episode,…
This program in the FSNatureLIVE series will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this 12-minute episode, we will investigate how the environment and human actions affect...

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....

The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What is the geographic range of an animal? Materials (per student…
The question students will answer in this FACTivity is: What is the geographic range of an animal? Materials (per student or group): Animal field guides that include range maps Two...

In this FACTivity, you will use your experience and imagination to explore whether you agree with the scientists’ conclusion that…
In this FACTivity, you will use your experience and imagination to explore whether you agree with the scientists’ conclusion that wilderness has a greater ability than non-wilderness to support both...

Test your knowledge of forests, rangelands, habitats, and conservation with a word search.
Test your knowledge of forests, rangelands, habitats, and conservation with a word search.

The question students will answer in the FACTivity is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to protect…
The question students will answer in the FACTivity is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to protect an endangered animal species from dying out?