Celebrate wonderful wetlands.
Lions, tigers, sharks, bears and giraffes are pretty cool animals, right? Yes of course they are! But so are all the other amazing creatures hiding out in our backyards, parks, cities and…even our houses. What do you know about the creatures that live near you?…
What is a nature journal? A nature journal is a place where you can record your observations of the natural world and describe how nature makes you feel. You can journal on paper or on a tablet or other device. Your journal can include drawings,…
Scientists have found that dugongs and green sea turtles help plants called seagrasses grow in the Great Barrier reef. Why is this important? Keep reading to learn more. This is the world-famous Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system…
Learn about a little bird called the grey wagtail and the school kids who celebrate its yearly visits.
Learn some ways that roads affect forest biodiversity and discuss this topic with classmates, family, or friends.
Have people discovered every species of plant on Earth? Not even close! Scientists estimate that only 10% of all species on the planet have been described, leaving many more species of plants to be discovered. Scientists have not even identified all of the plant…
Spiders get a bad rap in the media. Many news articles about spiders contain factual errors. And they often exaggerate how dangerous and scary spiders are to humans. You can read more about this here. It also appears that movies might make us scared of…
Scientists discover many new species every year … and now it’s your turn! In this activity you’ll write a story about your quest to discover and describe a new species.
Learn about beavers while coloring! A fun activity for home or school.
Welcome to Marsh Madness on Mongabay Kids! Join us all week as we learn about wetlands and wetland plants and animals.
Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? Read on to find out. And listen to the amazing sounds of a dawn chorus from Greater Kruger, South Africa.