Honk if you have seen a bear, wolf, coyote, or bobcat crossing the road in front of you while you’re in the car. You may not have a very high chance of seeing carnivores crossing the road during the day … Wildlife researchers in Michigan…
Have you ever seen a play about pears? Author Miranda Paul tells us about her fun picture book about a pair of pear seeds.
Meet a ratite you may not know, the great tinamou.
Join us as we journey into the Annamites and learn about the hidden animals of the forest!
Learn about the 5 types of vertebrate animals with this Halloween activity for classroom or home.
Let’s meet Edgar Rabevao, who helps study and protect silky sifakas and other lemurs in Madagascar!
Stephanie Canington is curious about ring-tailed lemurs and what they eat! Join us as we learn more about her exciting research on this lovely lemur species.
Time to learn about ethograms! This activity is courtesy of the Lemur Conservation Network and the Louisiana Lemur Foundation. Educators: Description of the activity (For ages 10+) This activity helps you observe lemurs at your local zoo (or via a zoo webcam). You will list…
As dictated to Lynne Venart and David Brown Howdy! Doug Beetle here. Today I’m canoeing along Madagascar’s largest lake, Lake Alaotra. On the way here, I’ve passed many rice fields and saw farmers working in their fields. Rice is the favorite food of many Malagasy people,…
As dictated to Lynne Venart and David Brown Howdy! Doug Beetle here. Today I’m exploring the spiny forest in southwestern Madagascar. This area is very dry and hot. Here we find majestic baobabs and trees and bushes that have long spines. This spiny habitat is…
Hello, I’m an eastern lesser bamboo lemur (scientific name: Hapalemur griseus). I live in Madagascar and I like to eat … you guessed it: bamboo! More learning resources Duke Lemur Center: Learn more the eastern lesser bamboo lemur *Mongabay Kids is not responsible for content…
Grab your passport and get ready to go! Visit the three regions of Madagascar where the crowned sifaka, diademed sifaka, and collared brown lemur live. Educators or caregivers: Age 6 and up LEMUR LEARNING ACTIVITY Passport to Madagascar Grab your passport and get ready to go.…