Topic: Animals
Though scientists aren’t exactly sure where bats fit in the animal kingdom, recent evidence suggests they may be more closely related to primates than to rodents. Learn more about bats — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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Airline travelers flying over the San Francisco Bay area might notice a mosaic of salt ponds below. Migratory birds like sandpipers do more than just notice — they depend on them. Click here to learn more.
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Beavers had long since mastered the art of dam-building while humans were still living in caves. We answer a listener’s question about why beavers build dams — today on Earth and Sky.
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You might consider yourself a world traveler, but consider traveling thousands of kilometers — in just a few weeks — using only your own power. Birds from all across North America do it every year. Learn more — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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How much forest does a bird need? Thousands of amateur birders and scientists are working together to find out. Learn more about “Birds in Forested Landscapes” — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
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