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Fisheries Get Roped Into Conservation

ENVIRONMENT North Atlantic right whales face a dangerous thicket of fishing gear. Fishermen and scientists alike are looking for an answer that satisfies all mammals involved. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our great activity to map threats to North Atlantic right whales. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to the Christian Science Monitor and the … Continue reading Fisheries Get Roped Into Conservation

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Suck It, Sponges. Jellies Were the First Animals to Evolve.

SCIENCE Jellies or sponges? No, not the kitchen items—the animals. Maybe you haven’t been debating that last issue for decades, but evolutionary biologists have. Now one group says they’ve got an answer: It’s the jellies. For now. (Popular Science) Where are the jellies on the Tree of Life? Where are the sponges? Discussion Ideas A new study supports the placement of ctenophores, or comb jellies, … Continue reading Suck It, Sponges. Jellies Were the First Animals to Evolve.

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Prairie Dogs Live to Dig Another Day

ENVIRONMENT Every dog has its day, and prairie dogs are no exception. A federal court just ruled in favor of protecting the threatened Utah prairie dog. (Christian Science Monitor) What are prairie dogs? Use our short resource to get acquainted. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Christian Science Monitor article says a recent court … Continue reading Prairie Dogs Live to Dig Another Day

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Beyond March Mammal Madness

SCIENCE Welcome to March Mammal Madness: Real animals wage fictional battles, while students use science—a lot of it—to try to predict the winner. This year’s champion: the short-faced bear! (NPR) What are mammals? Why are they mad? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas It’s time for March Mammal Madness! What are mammals? A mammal is … Continue reading Beyond March Mammal Madness

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Stop Feeding Ducks Bread

ENVIRONMENT Unfortunately, the popular meme speaks the truth: You really, really shouldn’t feed ducks bread. (Popular Science) What do ducks eat? Learn a little more about mallards with our great resource! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas So, most people have been feeding ducks all wrong. Why do experts recommend not feeding ducks bread crumbs? … Continue reading Stop Feeding Ducks Bread

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