Topic: Animals
During the dry season, people see alligators looking for water — crossing roads and golf courses, even floating in swimming pools. But beware — alligators attack with amazing suddenness. Alligators — today on Earth and Sky.
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An elusive beetle from a faraway land is threatening North American hardwood trees. But scientists are fighting back, with the help of a sound detector that can hear the faint sounds of munching beetle larvae deep in a tree.
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Scientists think that amphibians are rapidly disappearing around the world because of their sensitivity to environmental changes. So how did frogs outlive the dinosaurs? This and more — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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Meteorologists use Doppler radar to paint a picture of winds inside a thunderstorm. But they have to be careful to screen out birds — which can look like giant raindrops. A scientist talks about radar and birds — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
Survival is getting increasingly tough for wildlife in North America. One reason is habitat loss. Find out how you can create healthy wild animal habitats right in your own backyard — today, on Earth and Sky.
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