![Elk Head of an Elk](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/elk.jpg?itok=A5KYI62_)
Mammals: Herbivores
Picture Collections
15 images of some warm-blooded vertebrate animals such as cows, deer and giraffes that eat plant vegetation
![A forest damaged by pine beetles](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/pine-beetle-damage-forest.jpg?itok=rD_omerz)
How Do Introduced Species Affect Ecosystems and the Economy?
STEM Explained
When a species ends up outside of its natural zone, the consequences on other species, ecosystems and human industries can be severe. Climate change and human activities can introduce species into new zones.
![Goldfish Goldfish](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Gullfiskur.jpg?itok=L6czSzoc)
Fish: Freshwater
Picture Collections
4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
![Canaries were once used to signal dangers to miners. - Image © Vito Cangiulli, iStockPhoto.com](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Canaries%20were%20once%20used%20to%20signal%20dangers%20to%20miners.jpg?itok=mc-wHhjT)
How Can Birds Help Monitor the Health of Ecosystems?
STEM Explained
Scientists can observe birds to get useful information about the health of, and changes in, an ecosystem.
![Wooden sieves](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Wooden_sieves.jpg?itok=mkRg_oJ6)
Design & Build a Soil Sifter
Lessons
Students will work collaboratively to design and build a sifter that separates soil according to particle size.
![Mother bird feeding a baby bird an insect](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-01/Mother_and_baby_bird.jpg?itok=-WajTCxr)
Exploring Food Chains
Lessons
Students develop and apply the skills of questioning, sorting & classifying and making connections as they explore food chains in different habitats.
![Chameleon blending in its surroundings](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/Cameleon_Tunisie_0.jpg?itok=KMn52lS1)
Animals: Adaptation
Picture Collections
11 images of some animals such as lizards and Arctic Hares whose appearance has adapted to provide protection in their environments
![White Swan White Swan](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/whiteswan.jpg?itok=2eblWv_e)
Birds: Aquatic
Picture Collections
12 images of some birds such as seagulls, puffins, ducks and Canada Geese that live on or around freshwater or saltwater habitats
![Karine Duffy | Habitat Stewardship Program Coordinator Karine Duffy | Coordonnatrice du programme d’intendance de l’habitat](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/4901_13.jpg?itok=ScV6IRQB)
Karine Duffy
Career Profiles
Habitat Stewardship Program Coordinator