CyberZoo, Zoo, Biome, Education, Living SchoolBook, Animals, Department of Environmental Protection Kids Page. Eco Field Guide: Alligator. Common Name: Alligator Scientific Name: Alligator mississippiensis Unique Qualities: American alligators are key species in their ecosystems. Can be Seen: Southern United States. Likes to Hang Out: Edge of bodies of water, swamps, rivers and lakes. Likes to Eat: Alligators eat fish, turtles, mammals, snakes, birds, and even other alligators. Status: Listed as critically endangered in 1967, American alligators are now back to healthy numbers, with populations still rising. The Land we Love || Agriculture: What's 'organic'? In recent years we've heard a lot about organic farming and organic food. But what exactly does “organic” mean?
Organic farming encourages the sustainable health and productivity of the ecosystem (soil, plants, animals and people). Organic foods are farmed in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way; focusing on preserving the soil, conserving water and being kind to animals, which ultimately mean cleaner air, safer drinking water and healthier food chains. Organic foods are grown (e.g. plants) and raised (e.g. livestock) using absolutely no synthetic (made by people) pesticides or fertilizers, hormones or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on land that has been chemical-free for at least three years. Organically-grown food may not always look as “picture perfect” as food grown with chemicals, and may not be as cheap, but it generally tastes better and more importantly, it's healthier for you and the environment.
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