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Carnivores, or animals that eat meat, are important links in the ecosystem as they help control prey populations. As the climate changes, increased temperatures, changes in water availability, and wildfires will impact where carnivores can live.
The activities below will explore how climate change is impacting carnivores and what you can do to help.
hands-on science
Wildlife, Climate Change, and You!
The Climate Science Alliance teamed up with local ecologists and climatologists to assess how climate change is impacting ecosystems and wildlife in Southern California and Northern Baja. Key points from this regional assessment, which informs California’s 4th Climate Change Assessment, are outlined in this pocket guide.
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¡La Vida Silvestre, el Cambio Climático, y Tú!
Climate Science Alliance se asoció con ecoogistas locales y climatólogos para evaluar cómo está afectando el cambio climático a los ecosistemas, flora y fauna en el sur de California y el norte de Baja California. Los puntos clave de esta evaluación regional, que informan la 4ta Evaluación del Cambio Climático de California, se describen en esta guía de bolsillo.
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art activities
Colors of Conservation Coloring Book
As you color these pages and learn more about these unique plants and animals, consider actions you can take to create a better world for them and for you. (Mientras que colorea estas páginas y aprende más sobre estas plantas y animales únicos, piensa en las acciones que puedes tomar para crear un mundo mejor para ellos y para ti.)
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Coyote Origami
Coyotes and other large animals play an important predatory role in many ecosystems. As temperatures get warmer, and the landscape gets drier, these animals are forced to move closer to urban areas to find water and resources. Get inspired to help with this fun craft!
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3 minutes
How to Make a Coyote Mask
Coyotes are important omnivores in the ecosystem that help to regulate the populations of other animals. They are found in many North and South American countries and face scarce resources and loss of habitat to climate change and urbanization.
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Haz una Máscara de Coyote
Los coyotes son omnívoros importantes en el ecosistema que ayudan a regular las poblaciones de otros animales. Se encuentran en muchos países de América del Norte y del Sur y se enfrentan a escasos recursos y pérdida de hábitat ante el cambio climático y la urbanización.
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storytelling
How Jackrabbit Got His Very Long Ears
Because he doesn't listen carefully to what the Great Spirit tells him about each of the animals he is supposed to lead to their desert homes, Jackrabbit causes much unhappiness with his careless answers to the animals' questions.
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Climate Kids Scavenger Hunt
As Climate Kids, it's important to enjoy the natural spaces we are trying to protect. Use this Climate Kids Scavenger Hunt Card to take a hike and closely observe the nature all around us. Take your nature journal with you and draw or describe each of your observations.
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Climate Kids Búsqueda de Tesoros
Como parte de Climate Kids, es importante disfrutar de los espacios naturales que queremos proteger. Utilicen esta tarjeta Climate Kids Búsqueda de Tesoros para realizar una caminata y observar de cerca la naturaleza que nos rodea. Lleve su diario de la naturaleza y dibuje o describa cada una de sus observaciones.
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10 cosas que podemos hacer para darle una oportunidad a la vida silvestre
El cambio climático está creando un obstáculo para que la vida silvestre encuentre comida y refugio, y crie a sus bebés. Puedes ayudar a reducir la presión experimentada por la vida silvestre con la implementación de estás 10 cosas.
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additional resources
Climate Science & Carnivores Traveling Trunk
While participating in the Climate Kids activities of art, science, and storytelling, students will gain a better understanding of what carnivores are, the importance of them in our region, and how they will be affected by a changing climate and increased human activity.
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Climate Science + Carnivores Traveling Trunk Training
Learn how to use the Climate Science + Carnivores Traveling Trunk with your student group.
While participating in the Climate Kids activities of art, science, and storytelling, students will gain a better understanding of what carnivores are, the importance of them in our region, and how they will be affected by a changing climate and increased human activity.
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