fieldtripEARTH focuses on field-based wildlife conservation research projects ongoing around the world. Some of the projects are "live," meaning that research activities, and one or more research scientists, are currently active in the field. These projects are featured prominently on the site. Projects that are not "live" are archived so that students can continue to access the relevant articles, photos, videos, and other materials. All of the projects, though, are similar in that they provide classrooms and others around the world the opportunity to interact meaningfully with wildlife researchers and other conservation experts. Students and other users can read researchers’ field diary entries, see video and photos taken in the field, and access maps and field reports. In a sense, students can use the interactive resources of fieldtripEARTH to become part of the research team itself.
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Gorilla Blog: 17 June 2016
Apollo is grounded by his mother, while other gorillas continue to form strong social bonds. Read More
Gorilla Blog: 10 June 2016
Play behavior amongst gorillas is an especially important form of communication. Read More
ftE NewsClip: First Sea Turtle Crawl of 2016
Sea turtle researchers reported the first crawl of North Carolina's 2016 nesting season. There was no nest laid at the site of this crawl, but they expect a nest nearby soon.
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ftE NewsClip: Poisons Are Greatest Threat to Vultures
Two wildlife researchers have stated that carcass poisoning is the single greatest threat to the world's vulture populations, and have also noted that vultures are the most threatened group of birds on the planet.
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