Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.

What's the difference between behavioral adaptations and physical adaptations? Learn about the various ways that organisms adapt to their environment with a worksheet about the creatures of the Hudson River.

Cyanide, a coordination compound, is used in the extraction of gold and silver. Part 24 in the series of 36 delves into the world of coordination compounds. Classes learn, through readings, discussions, and answering questions, how to...

This comprehensive study guide covers the necessary vocabulary and concepts for a unit on animal behavior.

Behavior is what animals do. It can be defined more precisely as an internally directed system of adaptive activities that facilitate survival and reproduction. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior -- particularly when...

In this interactive activity from the NOVA Web site, animations explain different aspects of the properties of metal.

Learn interesting facts about the meerkat including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to...

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Atlantic puffin.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bald eagle.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the beaver.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bighorn sheep.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bison.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the common garter snake.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the fisher.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the two-striped grasshopper.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the great blue heron.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the monarch butterfly.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Pacific loon.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the pronghorn.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the redheaded woodpecker.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the ruffed grouse.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the Atlantic or Pacific salmon.

Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the tundra swan.