Articles related to "Tundra"
On the Alpine Tundra
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
American Pipit
The American Pipit, a slender brown bird about the size of a sparrow stands about seven inches tall as an adult. Its crown, chest and back show a brown color with dark streaks and its legs are normally black.
pipit • tundra • tail bobbing • open country • wet fields and bogs
The American Pipit, a slender brown bird about the size of a sparrow stands about seven inches tall as an adult. Its crown, chest and back show a brown color with dark streaks and its legs are normally black.
pipit • tundra • tail bobbing • open country • wet fields and bogs
Collared Pika
The Collared Pika, about the same size as a tennis ball is about seven inches long. The Back of the Collared Pika is brown with gray coloring on its sides. It shows a light gray collaring on its neck and shoulders. This makes it look like it has a collar, hence its name.
tundra • browish • mouse like • rabbit family • haystack
The Collared Pika, about the same size as a tennis ball is about seven inches long. The Back of the Collared Pika is brown with gray coloring on its sides. It shows a light gray collaring on its neck and shoulders. This makes it look like it has a collar, hence its name.
tundra • browish • mouse like • rabbit family • haystack
Wild Arctic Adventure
An unusual trip for polar bear enthusiasts, photographers, and naturalists.
churchill • polar bear • arctic travel • tundra buggy
An unusual trip for polar bear enthusiasts, photographers, and naturalists.
churchill • polar bear • arctic travel • tundra buggy
Woodland caribou ecology
The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats.
natural history • woodland caribou • reindeer lichen • tundra • ecosystems
The natural history of caribou illustrates why their decline is a critical problem for arctic habitats.
natural history • woodland caribou • reindeer lichen • tundra • ecosystems
Discover America's Highest Road
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
trail ridge road • america's highest road • rocky mountain national park • continental divide • highest road in united states
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
trail ridge road • america's highest road • rocky mountain national park • continental divide • highest road in united states
Packers Should Edge Seahawks
Packers quarterback, Lambeau mystique key factors in postseason showdown against former Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren
nfc divisional playoffs • packers should edge seahawks • lambeau mystique • coach mike holmgren • nfl postseason
Packers quarterback, Lambeau mystique key factors in postseason showdown against former Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren
nfc divisional playoffs • packers should edge seahawks • lambeau mystique • coach mike holmgren • nfl postseason
Packers, Giants Meet for NFC Title
Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.
packers meet giants • nfc title • underdog new york • frozen tundra • lambeau field
Giants must slow Packers quarterback Brett Favre, Green Bay's defensive front but also face the challenge of playing in frigid conditions in NFC Championship contest.
packers meet giants • nfc title • underdog new york • frozen tundra • lambeau field
Mysterious green crust on a blasted planet
Lichens are the dominant form of vegetation on eight per cent of the earth's land surface, and a major contributor of nutrients to barren environments such as desert and tundra. They are a key indicator of ecological change and a warning signal of decline. Use the internet to learn about them and use them to monitor environmental health where you live.
lichen • ecology • environment • epiphyte • symbiont
Lichens are the dominant form of vegetation on eight per cent of the earth's land surface, and a major contributor of nutrients to barren environments such as desert and tundra. They are a key indicator of ecological change and a warning signal of decline. Use the internet to learn about them and use them to monitor environmental health where you live.
lichen • ecology • environment • epiphyte • symbiont
Winged wanderers of winter
Or feasting finches frolic at the feeder. Spring might be everyone's favourite time for birdwatching, but winter is full of surprises and a chance for bird enthusiasts to participate in researching some unusual migratory behaviour.
winter • migration • bird • naturalist • wildlife
Or feasting finches frolic at the feeder. Spring might be everyone's favourite time for birdwatching, but winter is full of surprises and a chance for bird enthusiasts to participate in researching some unusual migratory behaviour.
winter • migration • bird • naturalist • wildlife
In the Path of Autumn
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from the tundra to the plains. The signs are there in the colors and the activities of animals.
autumn • trail ridge road • rocky mountain national park • tundra • pika
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from the tundra to the plains. The signs are there in the colors and the activities of animals.
autumn • trail ridge road • rocky mountain national park • tundra • pika
Reindeer (Caribou)
A reindeer belongs in the deer family and their color varies. Reindeer generally have brown rough fur, with an ivory colored neck and mane. Their stomach, butt, and lower parts of tail are white. Most of the reindeer that inhabit the tundra, the coniferous forests of Northern Siberia, and any woodlands are more brownish. All reindeer have a large nose, small ears and a tiny furry tail.
caribou • reindeer • santa • xmas • merry xmas to all
A reindeer belongs in the deer family and their color varies. Reindeer generally have brown rough fur, with an ivory colored neck and mane. Their stomach, butt, and lower parts of tail are white. Most of the reindeer that inhabit the tundra, the coniferous forests of Northern Siberia, and any woodlands are more brownish. All reindeer have a large nose, small ears and a tiny furry tail.
caribou • reindeer • santa • xmas • merry xmas to all
Visit Denver's Best Mountain Parks
A ski resort, a buffalo herd, mountaintop lakes and a natural amphitheatre set among towering red rock cliffs make the city of Denver's park system unique in the world.
denver mountain parks • red rocks amphitheatre • winter park ski resort • denver's buffalo herd • echo lake
A ski resort, a buffalo herd, mountaintop lakes and a natural amphitheatre set among towering red rock cliffs make the city of Denver's park system unique in the world.
denver mountain parks • red rocks amphitheatre • winter park ski resort • denver's buffalo herd • echo lake
My Favourite Pillows - by Larry
Rolling over in the garden bed, you might find you need a better perennial pillow pretty soon.
perennial • mounding • perennials • thyme • purple saxifrage
Rolling over in the garden bed, you might find you need a better perennial pillow pretty soon.
perennial • mounding • perennials • thyme • purple saxifrage
Brown Bears in ANWR
The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north.
anwr animals • brown bears in anwr • arctic bears • grizzly bears in alaska • arctic national wildlife refuge
The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north.
anwr animals • brown bears in anwr • arctic bears • grizzly bears in alaska • arctic national wildlife refuge
Snow Bunting
The Snow Bunting, a sparrow sized bird stands about six inches tall and has a short cone shaped black beak. The male Snow Bunting has large white patches on its wings It head and belly are ivory and its back, wings and tail are black.
north • snow • bunting • arctic • small
The Snow Bunting, a sparrow sized bird stands about six inches tall and has a short cone shaped black beak. The male Snow Bunting has large white patches on its wings It head and belly are ivory and its back, wings and tail are black.
north • snow • bunting • arctic • small
Snowy Owl
The Snowy Owl inhabits the Arctic Regions of both the old and new world. It is about the size of the Great Horned Owl with a height of about two feet. The average female stands about 26 inches tall while the average male stands a slight smaller at about 23 inches tall.
snowy owl • arctic • white • lemmings • voles
The Snowy Owl inhabits the Arctic Regions of both the old and new world. It is about the size of the Great Horned Owl with a height of about two feet. The average female stands about 26 inches tall while the average male stands a slight smaller at about 23 inches tall.
snowy owl • arctic • white • lemmings • voles
Wisconsin’s First People: The Paleo-Indians
The first people to live in the area, now known as Wisconsin, were the Paleo-Indians. Archeology finds show them to have been here as early as 12,000 years ago.
paleo-indian • wisconsin • first people • bering straits • pleistocene
The first people to live in the area, now known as Wisconsin, were the Paleo-Indians. Archeology finds show them to have been here as early as 12,000 years ago.
paleo-indian • wisconsin • first people • bering straits • pleistocene
Vines Take the Left Hand Route
An Australian plant researcher finds that climbing plants and bathwater don't obey the Coriolis effect, and twist anticlockwise even north of the Equator.
angela moles study into the way vines twist • vines take the left hand route • climbing plants twist anticlockwise • 92% of vines grow anticlockwise • the coriolis effect on climbing plants
An Australian plant researcher finds that climbing plants and bathwater don't obey the Coriolis effect, and twist anticlockwise even north of the Equator.
angela moles study into the way vines twist • vines take the left hand route • climbing plants twist anticlockwise • 92% of vines grow anticlockwise • the coriolis effect on climbing plants
Visiting Alaska's Denali National Park
When you visit Alaska's Denali National Park be sure bring your binoculars. You're sure to find natural wildlife and will want a close-up view from your tour bus.
mount mckinley • denali • denali national park • alaska sites • visiting alaska
When you visit Alaska's Denali National Park be sure bring your binoculars. You're sure to find natural wildlife and will want a close-up view from your tour bus.
mount mckinley • denali • denali national park • alaska sites • visiting alaska
Why Are Seeds the Size They Are?
Why are some plant seeds almost invisible, and others large enough to hurt if they fall on your head? Evolutionary biologist Angela Moles travelled the world to find out.
dr angela moles’ plant measurement study • evolutionary biologist dr angela moles’ study into • why are seeds the size they are • what determines the size of a seed • 75 ecosystems across the globe
Why are some plant seeds almost invisible, and others large enough to hurt if they fall on your head? Evolutionary biologist Angela Moles travelled the world to find out.
dr angela moles’ plant measurement study • evolutionary biologist dr angela moles’ study into • why are seeds the size they are • what determines the size of a seed • 75 ecosystems across the globe
Winter Vacation in Lapland
A trip by snowmobile across the Lapland wilderness, through forests and across the sub-Arctic to experience the traditional Sami way of life.
winter vacation in lapland • the northern lights • ice hotel at jukkasjarvi • lasoo a reindeer • live like the sami people
A trip by snowmobile across the Lapland wilderness, through forests and across the sub-Arctic to experience the traditional Sami way of life.
winter vacation in lapland • the northern lights • ice hotel at jukkasjarvi • lasoo a reindeer • live like the sami people
Blacks on Track in 2004
Celebrating Black History Month as Bill Lester races in the Craftsman Truck Series.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
Celebrating Black History Month as Bill Lester races in the Craftsman Truck Series.
sports • sports • winston cup racing • winston cup racing • auto racing
The Catkin
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
shrubs and trees of willow family • canadian arctic • flora
Salicaceae pertains to the shrubs and trees of the willow family of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Catkins are part of the flora of the Arctic.
shrubs and trees of willow family • canadian arctic • flora
Zoo Tycoon 2
Build and maintain a zoo in this fun, educational game.
zoo tycoon • zoo tycoon 2 • zookeeper • animals • computer games
Build and maintain a zoo in this fun, educational game.
zoo tycoon • zoo tycoon 2 • zookeeper • animals • computer games
Gyrfalcon
Falcons are the most remarkable and famous of the birds of prey. All falcons have a savage and predacious disposition, especially the Gyrfalcon. Because of their swiftness and excellent far seeing eyesight they became excellent hunters.
falcon • arctic • savage • eyesight • white
Falcons are the most remarkable and famous of the birds of prey. All falcons have a savage and predacious disposition, especially the Gyrfalcon. Because of their swiftness and excellent far seeing eyesight they became excellent hunters.
falcon • arctic • savage • eyesight • white
Snow Bunting
The Snow Bunting is a bird about the same the size of a sparrow. Adult males are about 8 inches in length. Anytime you have a group of Snow Buntings visit your yard, be sure to examine the flock thoughtfully as they often have a few Horned Larks or Lapland Longspurs traveling with them.
plectrophenax nivalis (linnaeus) • aleutian snowflake • pribilof snow bunting • mckays bunting
The Snow Bunting is a bird about the same the size of a sparrow. Adult males are about 8 inches in length. Anytime you have a group of Snow Buntings visit your yard, be sure to examine the flock thoughtfully as they often have a few Horned Larks or Lapland Longspurs traveling with them.
plectrophenax nivalis (linnaeus) • aleutian snowflake • pribilof snow bunting • mckays bunting
The Migration Adventure of the Red Knot
The red knot is an attractive, eye-catching bird that frequents the shoreline. It winters along the southeastern coast of the United States and on down to South America. But when the migration and breeding urge sets in, this little bird sets out on a migration course that is a courageous testimony and example to its endurance!
horseshoe • crab • migration • red • knot
The red knot is an attractive, eye-catching bird that frequents the shoreline. It winters along the southeastern coast of the United States and on down to South America. But when the migration and breeding urge sets in, this little bird sets out on a migration course that is a courageous testimony and example to its endurance!
horseshoe • crab • migration • red • knot
Audiences warm up to Ice Age
Twentieth Century Fox's CGI release "Ice Age" is an impressive (and fun) film.
computer-generated images • computer animation • ice age • john leguizamo • denis leary
Twentieth Century Fox's CGI release "Ice Age" is an impressive (and fun) film.
computer-generated images • computer animation • ice age • john leguizamo • denis leary
A Time of Golden Dragons
A look at the fascinating history and lore of the Chinese dragon.
chinese • dragon • history • art • children
A look at the fascinating history and lore of the Chinese dragon.
chinese • dragon • history • art • children
"I” Is For Inuit Inequity
Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.
native stereotypes • indigenous stereotypes • eskimo stereotypes • inuit stereotypes • native portrayals
Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.
native stereotypes • indigenous stereotypes • eskimo stereotypes • inuit stereotypes • native portrayals
Alaska Climate Impact Assessment
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Clean Air Act Can Have Teeth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently fined BP Products North America Inc. a record amount for Clean Air Act violations in a refinery fire and an oil spill.
epa • bp • texas city refinery • refinery fire • oil spill
Dog Sledding in Quebec
One of the myriad ways to enjoy La Belle Province in Winter.
dog sledding • quebec • winter sport • duchesnay • sleigh rides
One of the myriad ways to enjoy La Belle Province in Winter.
dog sledding • quebec • winter sport • duchesnay • sleigh rides
Ethanol is not All
The race for an alternate fuel source to replace conventional petroleum is not a sprint, but a marathon that has been ongoing for decades.
unconventional fuels • shale rock • oil sands • brazillian suger cane • ethanol
The race for an alternate fuel source to replace conventional petroleum is not a sprint, but a marathon that has been ongoing for decades.
unconventional fuels • shale rock • oil sands • brazillian suger cane • ethanol
Family Adventure Holidays
Family Activity Holiday specialist Families Worldwide has child-friendly safaris and other family adventure vacations worldwide, and chance to help a school in Zambia
family adventure holidays • activity vacations • child-friendly safaris • watching wildlife in africa for kids and children • meeting people overseas
Family Activity Holiday specialist Families Worldwide has child-friendly safaris and other family adventure vacations worldwide, and chance to help a school in Zambia
family adventure holidays • activity vacations • child-friendly safaris • watching wildlife in africa for kids and children • meeting people overseas
History of ANWR
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
It’s Your Room
A great book to help motivate and inspire tweens to clean out and redecorate their bedrooms.
decorating • guide • kids • tween • bedroom
A great book to help motivate and inspire tweens to clean out and redecorate their bedrooms.
decorating • guide • kids • tween • bedroom
Lima to Huancayo Train Journey
the world reknown Lima to Huancayo Train Journey in Peru's Central Andes is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Here are the details.
lima to huancayo train • worlds highest railway • central andes rail service • peruvian trens • peru railroad
the world reknown Lima to Huancayo Train Journey in Peru's Central Andes is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Here are the details.
lima to huancayo train • worlds highest railway • central andes rail service • peruvian trens • peru railroad
Mia’s Secret
Mia's Secret is a story about sexual abuse and NOT keeping secrets.
book • children • sexual • abuse • recovery
Mia's Secret is a story about sexual abuse and NOT keeping secrets.
book • children • sexual • abuse • recovery
NFL Week 11 Predictions
The NFL is past the midway point of the season, giving the opportunity for a pretty good read on all of the teams.
houston texans at indianapolis colts • chicago bears at green bay packers • arizona cardinals at seattle seahawks • kurt warner is a leading candidate for mvp • peyton manning
The NFL is past the midway point of the season, giving the opportunity for a pretty good read on all of the teams.
houston texans at indianapolis colts • chicago bears at green bay packers • arizona cardinals at seattle seahawks • kurt warner is a leading candidate for mvp • peyton manning
Raiders Beat Broncos 34-20
Oakland defeats Denver 34-20 to win their second straight divisional game.
raiders beat broncos • denver loses second straight • oakland wins second straight • oakland 34 denver 20 • broncos at raiders
Oakland defeats Denver 34-20 to win their second straight divisional game.
raiders beat broncos • denver loses second straight • oakland wins second straight • oakland 34 denver 20 • broncos at raiders
The Mariner’s Curse
The Mariner's Curse is a haunting ghost story about a 12-year-old boy and a cursed survivor of the Titanic.
ghost • story • boys • titanic • haunting
The Mariner's Curse is a haunting ghost story about a 12-year-old boy and a cursed survivor of the Titanic.
ghost • story • boys • titanic • haunting
The Wolf Park in Andalucia, Spain
When on holiday in Andalucia, include an exciting family day out visiting the wolves in this privately owned park, learning about their behaviour and how they communicate
wolf • andalucia spain • wild wolves • arctic wolf • iberian wolf
When on holiday in Andalucia, include an exciting family day out visiting the wolves in this privately owned park, learning about their behaviour and how they communicate
wolf • andalucia spain • wild wolves • arctic wolf • iberian wolf
Visit ANWR in NE Alaska
The most remote and controversial of all the wildlife refuges in the US system, ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) is visited by between 1200 to 1500 people annually.
driving the dalton highway • driving the haul road • getting to anwr • visiting anwr • guided tours of anwr
The most remote and controversial of all the wildlife refuges in the US system, ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) is visited by between 1200 to 1500 people annually.
driving the dalton highway • driving the haul road • getting to anwr • visiting anwr • guided tours of anwr
What is an Ecosystem?
An ecosystem is the integrated collection of living things and non-living things that, together, create a stable home for life of various kinds.
what is an ecosystem • life living environment integrated • natural characteristics species climate • minerals nutrients energy recycling • aquariums biodomes arthur tansley
An ecosystem is the integrated collection of living things and non-living things that, together, create a stable home for life of various kinds.
what is an ecosystem • life living environment integrated • natural characteristics species climate • minerals nutrients energy recycling • aquariums biodomes arthur tansley
Dan Wheldon - Hunting for the Crown
Dan Wheldon is the IRL's latest media attraction.
dan wheldon - hunting for the crown • won four out of the last five events • wheldon placed second in the 2004 championship • danica patrick • dan wheldon
Dan Wheldon is the IRL's latest media attraction.
dan wheldon - hunting for the crown • won four out of the last five events • wheldon placed second in the 2004 championship • danica patrick • dan wheldon
Long Billed Dowitcher
The distinguishing characteristics of the Long Billed Dowitcher is their long straight, dark colored beak yellow, green legs, an ivory colored bottom and a tail checkered with black and white.
shore bird • short neck • stocky build • yellow beak • green/yellow legs
The distinguishing characteristics of the Long Billed Dowitcher is their long straight, dark colored beak yellow, green legs, an ivory colored bottom and a tail checkered with black and white.
shore bird • short neck • stocky build • yellow beak • green/yellow legs
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Children's Books About Libraries
Picture books about libraries can help to create an image of libraries as fun places in the minds of young children as well as teaching the value of books and reading.
children’s books about libraries • library stories • young readers • picture books • value of books and reading
Picture books about libraries can help to create an image of libraries as fun places in the minds of young children as well as teaching the value of books and reading.
children’s books about libraries • library stories • young readers • picture books • value of books and reading
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