pond ecology

An introduction to the animals that live in ponds and streams, including beavers, frogs, ducks, crayfish, trout, and insects.

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Explores the ecology of ponds, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with information on the plants and animals that are native and visitors to ponds, and also discusses environmental changes that have impacted these habitats.

Explores the richness and variety of life forms that can congregate in a peaceful, yet ever-changing, pond, from fish and fungi to mammals and monera.

A description of the feeding habits of animals living in and around a pond and how these habits affect the ecology of the area.

Describes the different kinds of plant and animal life that can be found in freshwater ponds.

Introduces the animal and plant life in and around ponds.

Five vignettes, from dawn to midnight, present the dramatic dynamics of survival and competition in and around a typical North American pond, featuring such animals as a pickerel frog, water snake, and opossum.

Explores the ever-changing world of pond life.

Using field guides for information, Miss Tosh's students observe and measure plants and insects at a local pond.