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.
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!
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…
February 1, 2022 marked the start of the Lunar New Year, an important celebration in China, Korea and many other countries around the world. This year is the Year of the Tiger. Check out our coloring page and learn more about tigers! Need some color…
This week we’ve been talking about wetlands, in celebration of World Wetlands Day. Today we’re going to imagine we’re on a canoe, exploring the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. A river delta is where the mouth of a river empties out, often into another body…
Let’s celebrate the world’s wonderful wetlands! What is a wetland? A wetland is an area of land that is covered with water,or where the soil is saturated. Saturated means that the soil holds lots of moisture. Did you know? Not all wetlands are wet all…
What is your favorite mythical creature? Is it a unicorn? The Loch Ness Monster? A drop bear (a meat-eating koala that ambushes its prey from the treetops)? Maybe a mermaid or dragon? In this task, we want you to imagine if your mythical creature were…
Endemic species: An endemic species is a species that occurs in only one geographic location, such as a forest, state, country, or island. Watch this video about several endemic animals to learn more! Examples of endemic species featured in the video: Blue-billed curassow, found only…
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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…