The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, is the waters around the continent of Antarctica. Scientists are interested in observing and better understanding the Southern Ocean. They are curious about the creatures that live there, how sea ice forms, and what the Southern Ocean…
Number 1: Metalmark moth (Polillas de marca de metal) Scientific name: Tortyra slossonia (Family: Choreutidae) This moth is one of the smallest moths in Mexico. It measures 10 mm. Although they fly by day, it is difficult to find them. The term slossonia is in…
Join us and the team at Association Anoulak as we go on an epic adventure into the Annamite Mountains of Laos. We learn about amazing wildlife along the way!
Spotted salamanders are migrating in New Jersey! Read all about it.
Meet George, an artist working in Australia who is inspired by nature!
Celebrate International Polar Bear Day, learn about polar bears and how you can help them.
A weekly tip for nature lovers.
Have you heard the word adaptation before? Each animal has body parts that help it survive in its unique environment. (This is true for plants too!) We sometimes call these body parts adaptations. An animal can have body parts that help it stay warm or…
Learn about young people taking action to restore forests and care for the environment in Colombia.
Today, Romi introduces us to the Sunda pangolin, one of four species of pangolin found in Asia: Take the pangolin quiz! 1. True or False: Pangolin scales are made out of the same substance as human hair and fingernails. True! Pangolin scales are made from…
What would happen if nature threw a scaly dinosaur and a koala into a blender and spit the result back out to live in the forests and grasslands of Africa and Asia? The result might look like a pangolin: A pangolin. Photo credit: Tikki Hywood…
Text and illustrations by Megan Strauss