Natural History
Natural history forms the basis of our understanding of ecology. By studying the life cycle of an organism, how it fits in with other species, and how it interacts with its environment, scientists can create a holistic picture or 'natural history' of the organism.
From Nature Hikes to Backyard Safaries
Looking for ways to enjoy animals and wildlife? Here are ten suggestions for activities that range from afternoon projects to long-anticipated vacations.
Looking for ways to enjoy animals and wildlife? Here are ten suggestions for activities that range from afternoon projects to long-anticipated vacations.
Don't Forget to Pack the Field Guide
With a touch of planning, we can explore the natural history of a place and learn more about the animals and wildlife that call it home.
With a touch of planning, we can explore the natural history of a place and learn more about the animals and wildlife that call it home.
A Beginner's Guide to Animals and Wildlife
If you're just starting to learn about animals and wildlife, it would be an overwhelming task to try and memorize species, one by one. Instead, an understanding of the main groups of animals provides a good foundation for further learning.
If you're just starting to learn about animals and wildlife, it would be an overwhelming task to try and memorize species, one by one. Instead, an understanding of the main groups of animals provides a good foundation for further learning.
A Beginner's Guide to Watching Wildlife
When it comes to watching wildlife, it's time to step outside the confines of human 'habitats' into the natural world: a world in which we are one of countless lifeforms that share this planet we call Earth.
When it comes to watching wildlife, it's time to step outside the confines of human 'habitats' into the natural world: a world in which we are one of countless lifeforms that share this planet we call Earth.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
How to Watch Wildlife
To say we want to learn about animals and wildlife is to say we want to step outside the confines of human 'habitats' into the natural world: a world in which we are one of countless lifeforms that share this planet we call Earth.
To say we want to learn about animals and wildlife is to say we want to step outside the confines of human 'habitats' into the natural world: a world in which we are one of countless lifeforms that share this planet we call Earth.
Swiftest Sprinter
Swiftest Sprinter
Swiftest Sprinter
Natural History of Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are a fascinating group of birds that includes over 300 species, making them the world's second largest family of birds (the largest family of birds is the flycatcher family).
Hummingbirds are a fascinating group of birds that includes over 300 species, making them the world's second largest family of birds (the largest family of birds is the flycatcher family).
Natural History of Terrestrial Snails
Snails are invertebrates, which means they lack a backbone. They belong to a large and highly diverse group of invertebrates known as the Phylum Mollusca (also known more commonly as 'mollusks').
Snails are invertebrates, which means they lack a backbone. They belong to a large and highly diverse group of invertebrates known as the Phylum Mollusca (also known more commonly as 'mollusks').
From Nature Hikes to Backyard Safaris
Looking for ways to enjoy animals and wildlife? Here are ten suggestions for activities that range from afternoon projects to long-anticipated vacations.
Looking for ways to enjoy animals and wildlife? Here are ten suggestions for activities that range from afternoon projects to long-anticipated vacations.
Natural History of the Great Barrier Reef
In this photographic guide, you'll find out more about the ecology, diversity, and unique animals of the Great Barrier Reef.
In this photographic guide, you'll find out more about the ecology, diversity, and unique animals of the Great Barrier Reef.
What is a Niche?
The term niche is used to describe the role an organism or population plays within its community or ecosystem.
The term niche is used to describe the role an organism or population plays within its community or ecosystem.
How to Create a Naturalist's Laboratory
In this project, you'll find out how important it is to create a separate space in your home for the study of animals and wildlife. Even if it is simply a corner of one room, by setting aside a special area where you can set up the materials you use to study animals and wildlife, you give your hobby a special place in your day-to-day life.
In this project, you'll find out how important it is to create a separate space in your home for the study of animals and wildlife. Even if it is simply a corner of one room, by setting aside a special area where you can set up the materials you use to study animals and wildlife, you give your hobby a special place in your day-to-day life.
How To Create Your Own Naturalist's Laboratory
In this project, you'll find out how important it is to create a separate space in your home for the study of animals and wildlife. Even if it is simply a corner of one room, by setting aside a special area where you can set up the materials you use to study animals and wildlife, you give your hobby a special place in your day-to-day life.
In this project, you'll find out how important it is to create a separate space in your home for the study of animals and wildlife. Even if it is simply a corner of one room, by setting aside a special area where you can set up the materials you use to study animals and wildlife, you give your hobby a special place in your day-to-day life.
How to Watch Wildlife
Modern lifestyles separate us from the natural world. We live in houses sealed with windows, doors, and screens that keep the outside out and the inside in. We work in climate-controlled offices where weather can sway a dozen ways from sunup to sundown and we are none the wiser.
Modern lifestyles separate us from the natural world. We live in houses sealed with windows, doors, and screens that keep the outside out and the inside in. We work in climate-controlled offices where weather can sway a dozen ways from sunup to sundown and we are none the wiser.