Scientists in Action: An Ode to Toads - Boreal Toad Conservation Efforts
Offered By: Denver Museum of Nature & Science via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the conservation efforts for the endangered Boreal Toad in this 47-minute video from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discover how the Denver Zoo's field conservation and animal care teams collaborate with Colorado Parks & Wildlife to restore this important species to its high-elevation habitat in the American West. Learn about the challenges facing this quiet yet valuable amphibian and the actions being taken to protect it. Engage with specialists as they answer students' questions directly, providing insights into wildlife conservation and how to be good neighbors to local fauna. Gain a deeper understanding of the significance of the Boreal Toad in Colorado and Wyoming's ecosystems, and find out how you can contribute to its preservation.
Syllabus
Scientists in Action: An Ode to Toads
Taught by
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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