Updated Wildlife Profiles Are Fun for Youth, an Aid for Teachers

RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2007) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has revised and improved its popular online wildlife profiles, a series designed for students but useful for the general public.

The updated wildlife profiles reflect changes in species populations, habitats and ongoing conservation activities. Each profile is well-illustrated with color photos, many award-winning, and includes species’ range maps.

The wildlife profiles have always been one of the most popular features on the Commission’s Web site as they are considered to be the most reliable source of information about North Carolina’s wildlife species.

“While you might think ‘a bear is a bear is a bear,’ there are always changes going on in nature and with our knowledge of animals,” said Cay Cross, the assistant editor who coordinated the revisions. “These new profiles are a great learning tool, with lots of current information, and fun, too.”

Each new profile includes a series of questions to help students focus on important themes. Text is easy to comprehend and enjoy. All wildlife profiles can be downloaded for ease of printing.

Numerous Commission wildlife and fisheries biologists with expertise on the various species provided the information and text, and, in many cases the photos, as well as approval of the finished product. The profiles also include a section on how wildlife biologists study and interact with animals, and ways in which the public can help with conservation and habitat preservation.