Wildlife
Learn more about bats, owls, prairie dogs, toads, fish, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss how climate change affects trees, the benefits of trees, the water and carbon cycles,…Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss how climate change affects trees, the benefits of trees, the water and carbon cycles, career and volunteer opportunities, and how you can help! This... -
Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss our connection to... -
“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about…“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about caves. -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology,…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and conservation, as well as human uses of caves.... -
Get outdoors and challenge your students with this bird education guide! Working with local nonprofit partners in the Athens, GA…Get outdoors and challenge your students with this bird education guide! Working with local nonprofit partners in the Athens, GA region, the Natural Inquirer team helped South Jackson Elementary with a birding... -
The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats,…The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats, karst forest areas, cave use of an indigenous tribe of…
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The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect…The Scientific Models in Adaptive Management Natural Inquirer examines a variety of different research topics including how hiking activities affect nesting golden eagles, how natural resource managers identify management priorities,…
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In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture…In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world’s forests,…
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Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one…Is the Earth’s environment changing over time? In the past few years, most scientists have agreed on at least one thing about the changing environment. They have agreed that measured…
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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…
