Tag: Animal Ed
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Why Do Flamingos Lose Their Pink? and Why They May Go Extinct
Whether you’ve wondered “Why do flamingos lose their pink?” or didn’t even know they could lose their pink, this post is for you! We will tell you five interesting facts about flamingos, and how, sadly, they may go extinct due to climate change. Why do flamingos lose their pink? – Quick Answer Flamingos are pink…
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Red Wolves Lesson Plan for Third-Grade (FREE Template)
Welcome to our free Red Wolves Lesson Plan for third graders! Educators are always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experience. On the other hand, we are always looking for opportunities to spread knowledge about animal species. That’s why in our series Learn The Animals we share…
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How Do Birds Mate? [with video]
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While courtship rituals among birds can be elaborate and captivating, the actual act of mating is surprisingly swift and straightforward. Join us as we give you the answer to the fascinating question: How do birds mate? Birds mate through the cloacal opening To understand how birds mate, we must first dispel any preconceived notions based…
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Why are animals red? The Surprising Reason
Yes, red animals can naturally be that color. Animals come in stunning colors, and red is one of the most eye-catching. But have you ever wondered why some animals are red? It turns out that it’s not all about pigments as one would naturally think, many other elements are at play. In this blog post,…
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Whale Skeleton: Unveiling the Scientific Significance in Museums
This blog post aims to shed light on the scientific and educational importance of the whale skeleton, particularly focusing on their representation in natural history museums. We explore the broader context of these displays and their role in advancing our understanding of marine life. Structural Diversity Whale skeleton, such as the Blue Whale, showcase remarkable…
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Brown Animals: Photos, Facts and Free Teaching Resource!
In this post, we will feature brown animals. Here we give you a list of brown animals by kind (Click here to go straight to it), but we’ll take a closer look at the Elk, Brown Bear, Brown Snake Eagle, European Mouflon, Eastern Cottontail Rabbit, and Chipmunk – each showcasing distinctive characteristics within the spectrum…
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What are Human-Wildlife Conflicts?
As explained by (Liu et al., 2024) “Human-wildlife conflicts (HWCs) arise when humans and wildlife compete for shared resources such as food or space, which hinder coexistence and negatively impact both wildlife populations and human livelihood.” As articulated by König et al. (2021), the expansion of human populations and wildlife has heightened these conflicts globally,…
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Animals Assessed as Critically Endangered in 2023
This is a review of the animal species that were assessed in 2023 as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. It was written using the IUCN database for critically endangered species and filtering by the year these species were assessed. With this post, we aim to bring to the spotlight these species that are…
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How Long Do Monkeys Live? | Animal question of the week.
It is a long-held belief that the lifespan of primates is determined by their ability to adapt to their environment. But what really determines how long monkeys live? What factors influence their longevity and quality of life? In this blog post, we will try to answer those questions for you. Monkey Lifespan: How Long Do…
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The Sichuan Takin: more endangered than IUCN Red List suggests
The Sichuan takin, also known as the Tibetan takin (Budorcas taxicolor tibetana), is the most prominent and widely distributed subspecies of takin (goat-antelope) found in the People’s Republic of China. It is listed as a “vulnerable” species by the IUCN Red List due to poaching and habitat destruction. However, last year a group of scientists…