Blue Planet Biomes - Home Emperor Penguin Emperor penguins spend their entire lives on Antarctic ice and in its waters. They survive—breeding, raising young, and eating—by relying on a number of clever adaptations. These flightless birds breed in the winter. After a courtship of several weeks, a female emperor penguin lays one single egg then leaves! Each penguin egg's father balances it on his feet and covers it with his brood pouch, a very warm layer of feathered skin designed to keep the egg cozy. Finally, after about two months, the females return from the sea, bringing food they regurgitate, or bring up, to feed the now hatched chicks. As the young penguins grow, adults leave them in groups of chicks called crèches while they leave to fish.
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 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.
CLEO - Cumbria and Lancashire Education Online World Biomes and Ecosystems What is an ecosystem? Each individual plant and animal could not exist by itself on planet Earth. All living organisms need millions of other living organisms to survive. An ecosystem describes a specific area where the organisms work together as a unit. What is a biome? A biome is way to describe a large group of similar ecosystems. Map of the world biomes - Click on the map to see a larger picture Click on the biomes below to learn more about each one. Land Biomes Aquatic BiomesThe Balance of the Ecosystem Ecosystems maintain important balances in order that all the organisms within the ecosystem can survive. The sun provides the energy needed by ecosystems. Some important cycles that occur in ecosystems to help maintain proper balance include: Humans and the Ecosystem Humans have adversely affected many ecosystems and biomes throughout the world. How can we help? By learning about the world's biomes and how important they are to life, you can spread the word. Activities
Biology For Kids - KidsBiology.com 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.
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