Topic: Habitats
People often forget that humans are one of the most adaptable species on the planet. A scientist talks about another animal species that can’t adapt as easily — Spotted owls — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
The rock gnome lichen looks like a gray-green tongue attached to a rock. It was probably always rare — but it’s quickly becoming more rare as its habitat is disappearing. Learn more about trouble at high elevation — on today’s Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
In central Florida, when a female scrub jay gets tired of sentry duty, the male brings her a snack . . . and takes over the watch for predatory hawks. The Florida scrub jay — here on today’s Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
You probably don’t realize that your morning cup of coffee can help migratory songbirds — and preserve wildlife habitat. Find out more about coffee, birds, and conservation.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
“To Alaskans, walrus is as important as cattle are to the lower 48.” said Jay Skiles. That’s why it’s important to know where they are.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
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