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Biodiversity and Conservation
The Plant Detective

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What is The Plant Detective? A short informational radio show on which I, Flora Delaterre, share my plant investigations. Want to hear more? Visit my website.

Zines!

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Visit the Fun Zone

Are you in the mood for some fun games!

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Image Credit: World Wildlife Fund



Caught in the Act: Thousands of wild animals and plants are removed from their habitats every day for use as tourist souvenirs, jewelry, pets, and even medicine. While much of this trade is legal, illegal and unregulated trade can be devastating to populations whose numbers are already declining because of habitat loss, pollution, and other environmental problems. Map out some illegal wildlife trade routes driven by consumer demand, and try to catch the smugglers!



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Image Credit: World Wildlife Fund.

Toxic Blaster: Every person, every animal has been exposed to a cocktail of dangerous man-made chemicals. WWF, the conservation organization, needs your help now to fight the chemical threat.

Project Learning Tree helps young people gain an awareness of the world around them and their place within it. Blending a walk in the outdoors with a fun and engaging PLT activity creates a powerful learning experience for children of all ages. Take your children, grandchildren, neighbors' or friends' children outside and try one of these activities.

Secrets of Plant Genomes Revealed : What causes crazy corn mutations? Is GM food safe? Do genomes come in more than one size? This hip site helps you learn the answers to these questions and many more as you watch videos and see what scientists have to say about plant genomes.

Identify the Image: This game requires you to match up photos with names. To play, drag each name on top of the correct photo and drop it in place.

A Biodiversity Card Game: Play this card game in order to learn about the loss of the worlds biodiversity. Game by: Adam Adamou


Puzzles

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Complete this and you probably will be seeing lots of spots! We hope you are ready to run.

You might need a little flower power to complete this puzzle! Ready, set, bloom.




Kid's Zone

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Image Credit: Purdue
Research Foundation.

The Lorax's Save the Trees Game: Please help the Lorax, from Dr. Suess, plant more trees!

Plant Explorer: Young plant explorers can click & read through this appealing site blooming with basic information about food, botany, and plant biology.

Freddy's Friends: Read about Freddy's day on the farm with all the animals.

Paul Lemur's Everywhere: Paul's online coloring book will give you artists a chance to paint Paul any color you like.



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