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Counting Monkeys
You may find counting as easy as 1-2-3, but can animals count? Do they need to? Dr. Dawn Kitchen tested black howler monkeys in the jungles of Belize to find out, and the answer came through loud and clear. Publication date to be announced.
Race to the Finish
Scientists have known for many years that Arctic terns migrate from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back each year, but just how far do they really fly? Dr. Egevang used geolocators to find out, and the results stunned everyone—even him! Publication date to be announced.
Bee? Wasp? Flower Fly!
Ever have a feeling something is hovering near your head, watching your every move? There’s a good chance it’s a flower fly. Publication date to be announced.
Under the Ice
Can you imagine living your entire life on—or under—a shelf of sea ice? Weddell seals do. Explore the life of this Antarctic seal to learn what it takes to live in this extreme environment. (September 2012)
Thirsty Bats
You probably know most bats use echolocation to find their food. But how do they find water? Learn how Dr. Stefan Greif answered this surprisingly difficult question. Publication date to be announced.
What Do They Eat?
Test your skill at identifying different kinds of teeth, what they’re used for, and which kinds of animals need them. (June 2012)
Discovering Native Bees
Article for educators: Why native pollinators matter and how children can learn about native bees in a classroom setting. (Summer 2011) Classroom activities available at Green Teacher online.
Predation, Herbivory, and Parasitism
Predation, herbivory, and parasitism coexist within ecological communities. How do these interactions create dynamic, ever-changing biological systems? (2010) Available online. (Advanced high school/college.)
Dynamics of Predation
How do predation and resource availability drive changes in natural populations? (2010) Available online. (Advanced high school/college.)
Introduction to Basic Drivers of Climate
Climates on Earth vary from the warm, wet tropics to the cold, dry Arctic and Antarctic. What drives this variation? (2011) Available online. (Advanced high school/college.)
Factors Affecting Global Climate
What causes winds and ocean currents? Why has Earth’s climate changed in the past, and how has it affected the distribution of organisms? (2011) Available online. (Advanced high school/college.)
