What is conservation? Why is it important? Caring About Conservation explores the meaning of „conservation,“ some of the animals Smithsonian scientists are trying to save, and what we can all do to protect wildlife.
Explore the Rainforest Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon
Suited for Survival explores animal adaptations from prehensile-tailed porcupines to super soft chinchillas. Students will learn how unique adaptations help animals survive.
Explore the Rainforest Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon
How do animals stay comfortable in different weather and habitats?
Explore the Rainforest Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon
The matamata is a South American turtle with a striking appearance. Its carapace, or shell, is rough and knobby, and its long neck has skin fringes, bumps and ridges. The matamata turtle’s large, flat head features a wide mouth and a long, snorkel-like snout.
Native Habitat Matamata turtles are found throughout the Amazon in northern South
What makes an animal a mammal? Valen-TINY mammals gives students an up-close look at mammal traits from some cute and tiny zoo animals.
Explore the Rainforest Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon
One fish, two fish, red-blue Peru tetra fish. In November 2018, Smithsonian researchers spent two weeks in Peru counting and identifying fish. In this photo essay, see some of the animals they discovered.
they collect could help protect the aquatic animals that call this part of the Amazon
What is an ecosystem and how does otter poop tell us how healthy an ecosystem is? Join us as we visit the Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center to explore otters who live in the Chesapeake Bay.
Explore the Rainforest Fly, leap and swim along on an adventure through the Amazon
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You can support the best in organic, eco-friendly farming by shopping for your favorite Bird Friendly® certified coffees online.
certified roasts below, then purchase directly from the roaster’s websites or via their Amazon
You can support the best in organic, eco-friendly farming by shopping for your favorite Bird Friendly® certified coffees online.
certified roasts below, then purchase directly from the roaster’s websites or via their Amazon
