Big Changes in the Big Forest

The video explores how humans and animals like prairie dogs, termites, squirrels, and beavers change their environments. Humans transformed New York City into an urban landscape, while animals engineer their habitats in various ways. Prairie dogs and termites build intricate homes, squirrels unintentionally plant trees, and beavers create wetlands by building dams. The video emphasizes that all living beings, including humans, are part of nature and impact their surroundings.

How did humans transform New York City according to the text?

What are some ways prairie dogs engineer their burrows?

How do gray squirrels unintentionally change their environment?

In what ways do beavers change their environment?

What similarities exist between the environmental changes made by humans and those made by animals?