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Animals

Every animal in an ecosystem plays an important role in the well-being of our planet. Some are predators. Some are prey. Some pollinate plants or spread seeds. Each contributes to its part of the community and land around it. Take time to learn more about the lives of animals.

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D4K: Mountain Goats

Mountain goats are called the “King of the Mountain.” Why?

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D4K: Mountain Goats

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D4K: Elk

Why do elk make such strange sounds?

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D4K: Elk

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D4K: Dinosaurs

What caused dinosaur to go extinct?

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D4K: Dinosaurs

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D4K: Mammoths

Find out more about mammoths from their fossils.

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D4K: Mammoths

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D4K: Wildlife Management

What is wildlife management?

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D4K: Wildlife Management

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D4K: Fish

What fish are in danger?

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D4K: Fish

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D4K: Wolves

Why were wolves reintroduced into Idaho?

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D4K: Wolves

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D4K: Endangered Species

Learn more about endangered species.

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D4K: Endangered Species

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D4K: Amphibians

Why are amphibians endangered?

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D4K: Amphibians

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D4K: Bird Migration

Why do birds migrate?

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D4K: Bird Migration

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D4K: Owls

An owl’s eyes, neck and wings are all specially adapted to help this predator hunt.

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D4K: Owls

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D4K: Urban Wildlife

Learn more about how to co-exist with urban wildlife.

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D4K: Urban Wildlife

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D4K: Predators

Predators are the top of the food web. Why?

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D4K: Predators

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D4K:Animal Migration

Is it time for migration?

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D4K:Animal Migration

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D4K: Butterflies

Butterflies play an important role in our world. Why?

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D4K: Butterflies

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D4K: On a Dinosaur Dig

What does a dinosaur egg look like? Find out here!

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D4K: On a Dinosaur Dig

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D4K: Bears

Find out all about the lives of bears on this D4K show.

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D4K: Bears

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D4K: Bees

Bees are essential for life on earth. Learn more about these fascinating creatures.

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D4K: Bees

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Salmon

Learn how salmon find their way home & why some salmon are pink.

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Salmon

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Birds of Prey

Find out why Birds of Prey are such great hunters on this Science Trek episode.

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Birds of Prey

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Bats

Bats are the only mammals that fly. Learn more about these amazing creatures.

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Bats

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Food Web

What is the food web? Find out how all living things depend upon one another for survival.

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Food Web

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Insects

Find out all about insects on this Science Trek.

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Insects

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Horses

Horses are built for speed and strength. Find out more about horses in this Science Trek

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Horses

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Zoology

Zoology is the study of animals and animal behavior. Find out more on Science Trek.

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Zoology

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Snakes

Snakes hold a special niche in nature. Learn more how snakes live.

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Snakes

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Endangered Species Basics

Find out more about endangered species.

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Endangered Species Basics

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Endangered Species Q&A

Join students asking questions about endangered species.

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Endangered Species Q&A

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Kingdoms of Life: Kingdoms of Life explained, sort of

What is a kingdom of life?

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Kingdoms of Life: Kingdoms of Life explained, sort of

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Kingdoms of Life: Sophie Gilbert: Wildlife Biologist

What does a wildlife biologist do?

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Kingdoms of Life: Sophie Gilbert: Wildlife Biologist

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Bees: What's the Buzz About Bees?

Why do we need bees?

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Bees: What's the Buzz About Bees?

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Bees: Honey and Smoke

Learn about being a beekeeper.

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Bees: Honey and Smoke

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Mountain Goats: Kids, Nannies and Billies

Mountain Goats aren't goats. What are they?

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Mountain Goats: Kids, Nannies and Billies

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Mountain Goats: How to Count Mountain Goats

Why count mountain goats?

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Mountain Goats: How to Count Mountain Goats

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