Did you know that there are 3 species of orangutans? Color and learn!
Fun facts about the bearded pig! The bearded pig lives in Southeast Asia. It is found in rainforests, mangroves, coastal areas, and mountain forests. Bearded pigs swim well. The bearded pig is named for its beard of long hairs. The beard is usually more prominent…
Learn some ways that roads affect forest biodiversity and discuss this topic with classmates, family, or friends.
Meet the marbled cat on this episode of Candid Animal Cam: About the marbled cat: The marbled cat has unique markings that resemble the markings of the clouded leopard. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It lives in forests,…
Learn about the palm oil industry and why it is controversial.
By Lisa Algee This article is part of a four-part series on Biodiversity consisting of the following articles: Biodiversity Deforestation (this article) Palm Oil Conservation Each has been taken from the Mongabay main site and adapted to meet 3rd grade educational standards. Ideally, they are…