http://www.oercommons.org/browse/keyword/organism-and-environment daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.oercommons.org/courses/a-giant-panda The giant panda is endangered because of habitat loss and low birth rates in the wild and captivity. In the past, poaching also lowered the numbers of surviving pandas and they became listed as an endangered species. Aaron Siirila Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/a-red-wolf-and-pup The red wolf has been endangered because of predator control measurements and over-hunting. The red wolf was thought to be a threat to livestock and that is why it was hunted so heavily. Greg Koch Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/animals-live-in-many-different-homes-and-habitats Not all animals live in the forest, or the ocean, or the desert. There are many different habitats where animals live. Olivia Worland Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/ants-and-their-needs Ants live in structures called ant hills. They need shelter, food, air, and water. Olivia Worland Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bats-in-a-cave Bats live in caves. They sleep upside down while hanging onto part of the cave's wall or ceiling. Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/beaver-dam Beavers build homes called dams. These dams are usually built across a flowing body of water such as a river. The beavers cut down trees to build the dam with by chewing on them until they fall down. Lars Falkdalen Lindahl Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bee-in-hive Bees build structures called hives. Bees live in these hives and store food there. The hive cells are also used to house developing bee larvae. Hubert Seibring Richard Bartz Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bee-on-flower Bees visit flowering plants to collect nectar so they can store it as honey back at their hives. As a bee visits one flower after another, pollen collects on its entire body and especially on the legs. Bees help pollinate flowers while they collect nectar. This is a mutualistic behavior. Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bee-on-plant Although many bees stay in their hives for shelter and rest, this male Blue Banded Bee has to sleep outside on a leaf. The bee grips the stem with its mandibles, or jaws, to stay on. Louise Docker Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bird-nest Most birds make homes called nests. They are built out of twigs, hair, bits of trash, mud, and many other items. Many birds build these nests in tree branches, but they can also be built on the ground or on buildings such as rooftops. Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/blue-whale-2 Blue whales were almost hunted to extinction until they were put under a protective law. Today, they are listed as an endangered species. Tom Bjornstad Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/california-condor California condors are endangered because they have been poached, or hunted and killed illegally. They are also endangered because of lead poisoning and habitat destruction. Chuck Szmurlo Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/chimpanzee-eating Chimpanzees are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and plants. They have been known to use a stick as a tool to get ants or termites out of a hole for a snack. Aaron Logan Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/chimpanzee-external-anatomy Chimpanzees have five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. An opposable "thumb" is on each hand and an opposable toe is also on each foot. This allows the chimp to grasp things with both its hands and feet. Thomas Lersch Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/chimpanzee-habitat Chimpanzees are native to the tropical forests of Africa. Chimps need a lot of space to play and exercise in and places to hide when they are scared. Malene Thyssen Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/chimpanzee-tools Chimpanzees are very intelligent and play with toys often if given the opportunity. They are also known for creating tools out of natural items. Aaron Logan Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/chimpanzees-and-their-needs Chimpanzees need water, air, food, and shelter. Olivia Worland Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/clown-fish-in-anemone Some animals live in the ocean and breathe in the water. A sea anemone can sting any creatures that come into contact with it, but this clown fish can hide in the sea anemone for protection. Shek Graham Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/comparing-seahorses-and-seadragons Seahorses and seadragons both live in oceans. They also both come in different shapes and sizes. They both have hard, rigid bodies and move very slowly. Both seahorses and seadragons reproduce with the males carrying the eggs instead of the females. Both can change colors to match their environment. Seahorses can grab onto plants while seadragons cannot. Olivia Worland Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/curled-up-pill-bug This pill bug, sometimes called a woodlouse, sow bug, or roly poley, is curled into a ball to protect itself. Pill bugs often do this as a defensive measure so that anything that might attack it has a harder time getting to its underside. Joaquim Alves Gaspar Science and Technology 2010-02-10T21:31:17 Course Related Materials