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Learning About the Food Web
Join our mascot Buddy Bison as you plot out food webs for Joshua Tree National Park and then for your neighborhood! Think about the unique role each animal plays in the ecosystem and their importance to the food web.
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Buddy Bison’s Animals of National Parks Crossword Puzzle
This Buddy Bison crossword puzzle activity, designed for kids of all ages, showcases the variety of animals that inhabit national parks around the country! Use the clues and word bank to figure out which animals match the puzzle rows and columns. Then think about what the animals have in common...
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Learning About The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Padre Island National Seashore in Texas is not only the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, but it is also a nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. The Kemp’s ridley is critically endangered and nests at Padre Island more than any other location in the...
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Learning About Density in Saltwater vs. Fresh Water
The type of water found in a park (and its density) determine what animals can survive there. Learn how salt can affect water density by doing a simple experiment with an egg and a glass of water.
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Tracking Animals With Buddy Bison
Learn to identify an American black bear track on your own! Make your own stamps of three different predators found in Smoky Mountains National Park using the guidelines on the following page.
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Buddy Bison’s Baking Soda Geyser
Yellowstone is home to half the world’s geysers! Check out this science experiment to learn what causes these watery eruptions and make a model geyser at home.
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Habitat Matching at Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress is made up of five distinct habitats, making it the ideal home for all sorts of birds, mammals, and reptiles. Learn what makes each habitat special; then see if you can match Big Cypress’ wild residents to their homes.
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Buddy Bison Diorama
Let’s create a Buddy Bison diorama (a miniature model) made to look like your favorite park.

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