By Emile stanley, age 12 Urbanization has drastically changed the natural world as we know it. Now researchers at New York University have found that the Puerto Rican crested anole has evolved to survive life in the city. Lead researcher Kristin Winchell studied the genomes of city-dwelling adult male anoles and found that they tended …
Puerto Rican Lizards Morph to Survive City Life Read More »
By Esteban Guerra, age 9
Wolves play a big role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. Gray wolves are found in many parts of the United States, including Alaska, northern Michigan, northern Wisconsin, western Montana, northern Idaho, northeast Oregon and the Yellowstone area of Wyoming.
A koala chews on eucalyptus leaves. Photo by David Clode By John Davidson, age 11 and Siena Kokolios, age 6 Koalas are marsupials that live in eucalyptus trees—known locally as gum trees—in eastern and southern Australia. Marsupials carry their babies in a pouch. Koalas have big fluffy ears and a furry body that is usually …
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In 2011 alone approximately 17,000 elephants were killed in Africa for their ivory tusks. Poachers ship ivory to Asia and other markets where they are sold illegally.
Do butterflies belong in art exhibits?
Find out where pet shop dogs come from and how they are treated.
You might get arrested if caught photographing animal abuses.
The Humane Society and Ohio farmers have reached an agreement that allows chickens more space.
Even though whale hunting was banned in 1986, whales are still being killed today. Learn about what environmental activists are doing to help stop the killing.
Kids in Queens, New York, tell IndyKids what causes they are passionate about.
