Updated wildlife profiles are fun for youth, and aid for teachers
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has revised and improved its popular online wildlife profiles, a series designed for students but useful for the general public. The updated changes in species and ongoing con- Each profile is well- photos, many includes species' The wildlife been one of the on the site as they are con- reliable source North Carolina's "While you wildlife profiles reflect populations, habitats servation activities. illustrated with color award-winning, and range maps. profiles have always most popular features Commission's Web sidered to be the most of information about wildlife species. might think 'a bear is a bear is a bear,' there are always changes going on in nature and with our knowledge of animals," said Cay Cross, the assistant editor who coordinated the revisions. "These new profiles are a great learning tool, with lots of current information, and fun, too."
Each new profile includes a series of questions to help students focus on important themes. Text is easy to comprehend and enjoy. All wildlife profiles can be downloaded for ease of printing.
Numerous Commission wildlife and fisheries biologists with expertise on the various species provided the information and text, and, in many cases the photos, as well as approval of the finished product. The profiles also include a section on how wildlife biologists study and interact with animals, and ways in which the public can help with conservation and habitat preservation.
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