EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 27 MIN
Drones and the future of rangelands
from Orbit: Science for kids on the move! · host Cumbre Kids
Ever wonder how drones can help scientists take care of wide open spaces? 🚁🌾 What do they look for from the sky—and how does that help wildlife on the ground? 🦌This week on Orbit, we’re joined by Dr. Humberto Perotto from the Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management! He answers kids’ questions about how drones are used to monitor plant health, track animals, map changes across rangelands, and support conservation.We also explore what “rangeland management” really means, why these ecosystems are so important, and what it’s like to work in a STEM career that combines technology, nature, and problem-solving.This episode is part of the “Cool Jobs for Curious Kids” series, featuring STEM professionals responding to kids’ questions— a collaboration between LevelUp Texas and Cumbre Kids, powered by Texas A&M University.➡️ Level-Up Texas: More Info➡️ Expert guest: Dr. Humberto Perotto💬 Submit your kids' questions for episodes! www.cumbrekids.org/questions💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: LINK🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: Learn more🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos👨👩👧👦 A message for parents about our values: LINK
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Ever wonder how drones can help scientists take care of wide open spaces? 🚁🌾 What do they look for from the sky—and how does that help wildlife on the ground? 🦌This week on Orbit, we’re joined by Dr. Humberto Perotto from the Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management! He answers kids’ questions about how drones are used to monitor plant health, track animals, map changes across rangelands, and support conservation.We also explore what “rangeland management” really means, why these ecosystems are so important, and what it’s like to work in a STEM career that combines technology, nature, and problem-solving.This episode is part of the “Cool Jobs for Curious Kids” series, featuring STEM professionals responding to kids’ questions— a collaboration between LevelUp Texas and Cumbre Kids, powered by Texas A&M University.➡️ Level-Up Texas: More Info➡️ Expert guest: Dr. Humberto Perotto💬 Submit your kids' questions for episodes! www.cumbrekids.org/questions💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: LINK🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: Learn more🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos👨👩👧👦 A message for parents about our values: LINK
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