Some birds are red. Other birds are black. The leaves of an oak tree are a different shape from the leaves of a maple tree. Colour and shape are just a few types of traits in nature. Let’s investigate traits to learn more!
Emily Sohn is a freelance journalist in Minneapolis, who covers mostly health, science, environment and adventure for both kids and grown-ups. Among other publications, her work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian, Backpacker and Science News for Kids, and she is a contributing writer for Discovery News. Assignments have taken Emily to exotic locations around the globe, including Cuba, Fiji and the Peruvian Amazon.