Wildlife
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Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem…Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life processes. When a natural ecosystem is diverse, it has a variety of living organisms. In... -
This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment.This inquiry explores the range of benefits forests provide to people and to the environment. -
Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from…Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about... -
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans…Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these... -
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... -
In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and…In this article, scientists explore the different ecosystem services provided by prairie potholes such as soil nutrients, absorbing carbon, and reducing soil erosion. -
Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species.…Globalization causes many things to happen. For the scientists in this study, globalization has increased the spread of invasive species. If scientists can predict the spread of invasive species, the... -
Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams.…Most rivers in the United States are now regulated. A regulated river is one whose flow is controlled by dams. The regulation of rivers, however, alters the relationship between rivers... -
Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important…Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important parts of the forest. Snags provide benefits to the environment,... -
After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the…After an area has been changed by human or natural disturbances, forest managers often engage in restoration activities. In the Bosque, fire is both a human and a natural disturbance....
