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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Uakari (Cacajao)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the cacajo, more commonly known as the uakari.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus Pygerythrus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Chlorocebus pygerthyrus, otherwise known as the velvet monkey.
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Other

International Primate Protection League

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Primate Protection League was founded in 1973 and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. Includes news and recent developments concerning primates, a topic search engine, audio,...
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Read Works

Read Works: Amazing Animal Helpers

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shared information about the helpfulness of dolphins, dogs, monkeys, and horses. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Monkey Business

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about monkeys that live in India. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: A Tricky Monkey

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This story tells the story that teaches a lesson about trust. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Read Works

Read Works: Mohawk Monkey Discovered

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a new monkey species found in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Mohawk Monkey Discovered

For Students 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the highland mangabey, a new species of monkey found in Tanzania. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Primates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] If primates are mammals, what makes them seem so different from most mammals? Primates, including humans, have several unique features. Some adaptations give...
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Starfall

Starfall: Morning Three Night Four

For Students K - 1st Standards
This interactive ebook features the text and optional audio of the old Chinese fable, Morning Three Night Four.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Golden Lion Tamarin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the golden lion tamarin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Allen's Swamp Monkey

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about Allen's swamp monkeys with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Geoffroy's Marmoset

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the Geoffroy's marmoset.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Mandrill

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the mandrill focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Other

San Francisco Zoo: Mandrill

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the mandrill, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Pig Tailed Langur

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational data on the taxonomy of the Pig-tailed Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Langur

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides informational data on the taxonomy of the Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes a list of outside resources.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pygmy Marmoset

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the pygmy marmoset and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Goeldi's Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Goeldi's Monkey. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Handed Spider Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the black-handed spider monkey by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, environment, eating habits and other...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Callimico

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the callimico while reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habitat, and social habits of this unique monkey.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Colobus Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to quick facts and a photo, the Brookfield Zoo provides information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the colobus monkey, who despite having no thumbs move around trees fairly...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin

For Students 9th - 10th
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Golden Headed Lion Tamarin

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Primates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on...