Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics

14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower

3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid

7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

images of some birds in the process of building their nests

10 images of some birds' nests showing various designs, structures and materials used for building them

5 images of predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals such as eagles, the Great Horned Owl and vultures

10 images of some birds such as finches, chickadees and cardinals that produce sounds and calls in a musical way

Beavers are a Canadian symbol. But in South America, they’re considered an invasive species.

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

4 images of some work that a meteorologist might do such as forecasting the weather and analyzing clouds

4 images of some birds such as emus and penguins that have less developed or small wings and have evolved over time not to be able to fly

4 images of some birds that are heavy-bodied and ground feeders such as turkeys, pheasants and peacocks

12 images of some cold-blooded animals such as frogs and newts classified as amphibians that can live in the water or on land