Bats

For some people, bats are one of the scariest groups of creatures out there. Not for Bert Grantges. He knows that without bats we'd be overrun by bugs, and that would be scarier. He uses basic math like estimation, percents and ratios to track bat population

Cheetahs

To help save an endangered species like the cheetah, you must start by understanding its behavior. Only the brave need apply for this job, however, because this kind of biological study is up close and personal.

Feeding Time

When it comes to the science of animal biology, math is key. For the trainers, veterinarians and biologists taking care of animals, they have to use a variety of math skills to keep all the otters, llamas, lions, parrots and penguins happy campers.

Horses in the Movies

A Western wouldn’t be a Western without stampedes, stagecoaches, shoot-outs on horseback or simply cowboys riding into town. Meet Dave Rogers, a wrangler for Movin' On Livestock.

Indicator Species

Indicator species are used as an early warning of pollution or degradation in an ecosystem.

Measuring in Different Units of Weight

It is important to measure the size of the animal and understand how each animal’s size and unique needs relate to the area or capacity of its enclosure.

Moorpark Zoo: Managing Exotic Animals

Today’s homework: Hand-feed tigers, divvy up raw meat for hyenas and teach the sea lion to play hide and seek. Show your students why math, especially measurement, is an essential tool when it comes to caring for animals. Running time 4:58 minutes.

Saving the Bald Eagle

Our national bird is back in the lower 48 states after nearly disappearing in the 60's and 70's. Robert Mesta, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, explains what it takes to recover a species like the bald eagle, and demonstrates his use of math.

The Blackfooted Ferret

US Fish and Wildlife biologists explain how they are making strides in saving this endangered species. From breeding ferret offspring to preparing them for release back into the wild, the recovery effort of these cute carnivores is rich in math & science.

The Horse Doctor

A successful professional in any career must be an expert observer, and in no field is this truer than health care. It is especially important to veterinarian Dr. Dina Andrews, whose patients can’t talk.

Veterinary Medicine

Young people who like animals often think about a career in veterinary medicine, but do they connect that goal to their classroom lessons? Introduce them to Pamella Dendtler, a veterinarian and business owner who relies on math and science every day.

Wild Animal Veterinarian

Most veterinarians take care of our common pets and livestock. Mark Pokras' patient list is more unusual--today he could be treating a fox and an owl, tomorrow a turtle and a deer. See how math and science are fundamental no matter what species of animal