Virtual Learning Center

Wildlife Wonders

Today is Eastern Bluebird Day!

Live Programs

Quinnipiac River State Park
Today is Great Horned Owl Day!
Behind the Scenes of our Programming
How Long Garbage Takes to Biodegrade in Our Environment
Fireside Stories – The Boy and His Grandfather
Reptiles – Live with Ranger Russ
Meet the Horseshoe Crab
Wind & Waves
Charlie’s Island at Hammonasset Beach State Park
Today is Turkey Vulture Day!
Meet the Painted Turtle
Pachaug State Forest
Tracking
Fiddler Crab
Stoddard Hill State Park

Vocabulary

  • Predator – an animal that kills and eats another.
  • Carnivore – an animal that feeds on flesh.
  • Species – group of animals that can reproduce with each other.
  • Sub-species – can reproduce with each other, but have traits that make them unique to a certain area.
  • Canine – relating to or resembling a dog.
  • Adaptable – able to adjust to new conditions.
  • Nocturnal – done, occurring or active at night.

Fun Facts

  • Coyotes are only seen in Central and North America.
  • Coyotes are good swimmers.
  • Coyotes can run up to 40 miles an hour.
  • Coyotes are monogamous, they have one mate for their whole life.
  • Coyote pups are born blind.
  • Coyotes either hunt alone or in pairs.