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There Might Not Be Any Wild Horses Left on Earth

SCIENCE Once thought to be the world’s only remaining wild horses, a new study shows Przewalski’s horses have domestic ancestors. (National Geographic) What is domestication? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New genetic research has revealed that Przewalski’s horses are feral, not wild. What is the difference? Wild animals … Continue reading There Might Not Be Any Wild Horses Left on Earth

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Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don’t Help the Environment

ENVIRONMENT Honeybee hives aren’t natural, and they don’t help the environment. In fact, they may harm it. (NPR) Help wild bees! Build your own bee hotel! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit.   Discussion Ideas The NPR article says honeybees are not native species in the U.S. So, where did they come from? How did they get … Continue reading Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don’t Help the Environment

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Fishy Situation

ENVIRONMENT Thousands of goldfish have taken over a lake in Colorado. (Boulder Camera) Get an introduction to invasive species with our activity. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity “Introduction to Invasive Species.” Apply its questions to the fish in Teller Lake. What type of fish are “taking over” Teller Lake? Trick … Continue reading Fishy Situation

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Stalking the Wild Steer in Hawaii

GEOGRAPHY In the jungles of Hawaii’s Big Island, wild cattle are the biggest—and most dangerous—game. But what are they even doing there? (Modern Farmer) Use our resources to learn more about invasive species. Discussion Questions The cattle roaming Hawaii’s Big Island are a non-native species, meaning they are not indigenous to the region. Where are Hereford cattle native? How did they get to Hawaii? (Hint: … Continue reading Stalking the Wild Steer in Hawaii

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