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Iucn: Red List of Threatened Species
Find out about endangered animals featured here from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Search through thumbnails to view previous months' species of the day to learn more.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: History of the Endangered Species Act
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers a review of the rationale for and basic components of the law. There are sections about how one can become involved with the protection and restoration of endangered species.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tpwd: Nongame and Rare Species Program: Federal and State Listed Species
Provides information about animals and plants in Texas that are protected under state and/or federal law due to their status as threatened or endangered. A species can be on both a state list and a federal list or on just one. Links to...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Endangered Species List
List of the top 10 endangered species.
Other
Iucn Red List: Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List is a global database of information about threatened species which is used by conservation groups around the world to focus their efforts. A search for a species reveals detailed information about it, the threats it...
Other
Wwf: Species Directory: Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
A directory of animal species endangered or under threat. Click on 'Conservation Status' to sort the list. Each species is accompanied by pictures, characteristics, facts, a map, threats they face, and what the WWF is doing to help them.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Listing of the Alabama Sturgeon [Pdf]
Read about the decision to list the Alabama sturgeon as an endangered species primarily due to its low population numbers and subsequent lack of ability to sustain itself through natural reproduction.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Listed Species Believed to or Known to Occur in Each State
This page was created for quick access to pages that offer the most recent fact sheets, life history, and regulatory information for different animal species. Choose a state in the list to find a listing of animal species, and follow...
Read Works
Read Works: Bald Eagles Are Back!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about bald eagles being taken off the endangered species list. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Colorado Division of Wildlife: Colorado Wildlife Species and Profiles
This resource provides a list of species found in Colorado and information about them.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Species at Risk
This easy to follow site profiles the many species at risk in the province of Alberta. A drop menu lists each, and makes each available for collecting facts and photos. Excellent for a student researcher.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Roseate Tern
Get the facts about the Roseate Tern. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of Canada?s endangered species, you?ll also learn about some this tern?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Piping Plover
The piping plover is on the list of endangered species, largely due to loss of its beach habitat. Here are some facts about this bird along with drawings and photos.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife provides information and interactive media to teach students about planet Earth and its' inhabitants. Students can research endangered species (over 50 listed here), learn how to defend and protect the environment,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Blue Whale Sighting Thrills Researchers
National Public Radio reports on the blue whale, which has been on the endangered species list for almost 40 years. Find out why a recent siting off the coast of Alaska has given researchers some cause for optimism.
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Center for Plant Conservation: National Collection of Imperiled Plants
This site provides an extensive list of the endangered plants throughout the United States
NOAA
Noaa: Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses
Learn about seals, sea lions and walruses. Find out the status of different species on the endangered list and the major factors of these declines.
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Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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Biodiversity Project
Formed in 1995, the "Biodiversity Project," was created to raise awareness and educate the public on the connection between biodiversity and everyday life. General biodiversity questions are answered in the "What is biodiversity?,"...
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries: Cetaceans: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Learn more about the marine mammal group of cetaceans. Take a look at their status on the Endangered list and find out what situations put them on that list.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Bald Eagle No Longer Endangered (June 28, 2007)
Teachers can use a NewsHour report on the removal of the bald eagle from the endangered species list as source material for teaching about the successful comeback of this species. Includes a downloadable worksheet of discussion...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Crested Ibis
The crested ibis was barely saved from extinction in Asia after the last seven known to be alive were put into a protective sanctuary in China. The population has increased and many have been released back into the wild but it is still...
Other
Who Zoo: Cheetahs
This site gives a great set of Cheetah images along with in depth descriptions. Links to additional information are listed at the bottom of this site.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Facts on Marine Mammals
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration sponsors this introductory article and related links that tell why marine mammals are valued by the public for their great aesthetic, recreational and economic significance.