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BACKYARD BIOBLITZ

How many animal species live in an area? To find out, biologists sometimes do a rapid count called a “bioblitz,” listing all the critters they find in a small space in a limited time, like one day. You can do our own bioblitz in your yard, a park, or anywhere else you like. Use this handy field journal to make notes and record your findings.

Bioblitz Basics

1. Pick a small plot of land to explore, such as a backyard, a corner of your local park, or a section

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