The Otter Spotters - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Otter Spotters write by Swain Garshelis Judy Swain Garshelis. This book was released on 2009. The Otter Spotters available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This is, indeed, an Alaskan adventure. For two years this resourceful couple experienced intense and dangerous situations, yet they persevered and learned a tremendous amount about sea otters. Ancel M. Johnson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sea Otter Biologist, retired A white-headed male sea otter paddles on his back, patrolling his territory, while he rubs his round fuzzy face with his dexterous forepaws. Suddenly, he notices a young couple on shore and pops straight up in the water to have a better look. As two people stare back at him through a high-powered telescope, these three have one thing in common curiosity. The Otter Spotters chronicles the incredible journey of Minnesotans Dave and Judy Garshelis, who spent over a year in the wilderness of Prince William Sound, Alaska, studying sea otters. While working from remote field locations and traveling by open skiff, they faced relentless rain, rough seas, bears, mechanical failures, and perilous mishaps, all while completing one of the most comprehensive studies of this fascinating species. This captivating story includes unforgettable adventures, as well as detailed documentation of the otters' social relationships, feeding, activity patterns, and breeding behaviors. Here is a rare insider's view of the true essence of wildlife research: from the day-to-day drudgery of checking capture nets at 4:00 AM to evening brainstorming sessions under the warm glow of a Coleman lantern, interspersed with the occasional Eureka! moments that make it all worthwhile.
Otter Spotter
Otter Spotter - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Otter Spotter write by Emily Coon-Frisch. This book was released on 2012. Otter Spotter available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. "Otter Spotter is an educational website providing information about otters found in Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) facilities. Though the site includes five species of otter it focuses primarily on the North American river otter. It was designed to meet the needs of AZA's Otter Species Survival Plan (SSP) committee, Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Otter Research group, and the Seneca Park Zoo. This site helps fulfill the mission of modern zoos to become centers for conservation and education. Otter Spotter contains species information, photos, video clips, research summaries, teacher resources, and a blog with the latest news related to otters. Site statistics show that Otter Spotter is being used frequently with an increase in page views when social media tools are utilized. Evaluations show that the site is appealing and easy to navigate, useful to AZA educators, and will continue to be used as a resource for AZA facilities. Pre and post-testing of the lesson plans designed for the site also indicate that the lesson plans are a useful way to teach kindergarten through fourth grade students about otters and meet the standards of the New York State Core Curriculum. Overall, the site is a successful resource and by utilizing the findings of the evaluations it will continue to grow and extend its reach beyond the AZA community."--Abstract.
Sea Otter Heroes
Sea Otter Heroes - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sea Otter Heroes write by Patricia Newman. This book was released on 2019-01-01. Sea Otter Heroes available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! A Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book A Green Earth Book Award Winner This up-close look at a fascinating scientific discovery highlights the critical role predators such as sea otters play in keeping ecosystems healthy. In Elkhorn Slough, an inlet on the California coast, seagrass grows healthy and strong in the shallow water. This healthy seagrass baffled marine biologist Brent Hughes. The scientist expected this estuary to be overrun with algae, causing the seagrass to die. Why was the seagrass thriving? As Brent investigated, signs pointed to an unexpected player helping to keep the seagrass healthy: sea otters! What do these top predators have to do with an aquatic grass at the opposite end of the food chain? Brent's amazing discovery gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. Follow science in action as Brent conducts the research that led to this major discovery.
Tarka the Otter
Tarka the Otter - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Tarka the Otter write by Henry Williamson. This book was released on 2014-07-17. Tarka the Otter available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The classic story of an otter living in the Devonshire countryside which captures the feel of life in the wild as seen through the otter's own eyes.
River Otters After Dark
River Otters After Dark - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook River Otters After Dark write by Heather Moore Niver. This book was released on 2016-07-15. River Otters After Dark available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Midnight snacks arent just for people! River otters splash into the water at night, searching for their next meal. Full-page, color images and engaging narrative showcase the playful and industrious river otter. Read about its behavior, habitat, family life, and unique adaptations. Text features include Words to Know at the opening of the book and a Stay Safe section to inform readers how to act if they encounter a river otter in the wild.
