Seals, a Keystone Species
In Seals, a Keystone Species, 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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