Keystone Species: Stunning Seals
In Keystone Species: Stunning Seals, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a boat and they spot seals! Join them as they learn how the seals are a keystone species in this ecosystem, and how the seals help the environment around them. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Lesson Express
Q: How can seals show us that an environment is healthy?
A: When there are a lot of seals in an environment it tells us that there is food for the seals to eat, which means the water is healthy.
Q: What do seals do while on land?
A: They have their babies, rest, and digest their food. They poop and it can add nutrients to the soil and help plants to grow.
Q: What did you notice about the seals?
A: Student responses will vary.
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In Searching for Seals, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers have their binoculars ready to spot seals. Join them as they learn why seals are so important to their environment, and use binoculars to spot seals in the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.