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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Emerald Tree Boa

For Students 9th - 10th
The Saint Louis Zoo grants a brief look at a species uniquely adapted to tree-dwelling, the Emerald Tree Boa.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Killer Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site contains some interesting information regarding this sought after creature. Provides a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Sumatran Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site features some fascinating facts on these large felines. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides all types of interesting facts on this huge, brown bear. Contains a physical description as well as information pertaining to their diet, habitat, reproduction and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site features some fascinating facts on these rather large creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, reproduction and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Chimpanzee

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides a physical description on chimpanzees as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, reproduction and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Cheetah

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site provides some insight into these speedy creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, reproduction and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Wolverine

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site provides some fascinating facts regarding these interesting creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: American Alligator

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo Site provides some fascinating facts on the American Alligator. Contains a physical description, information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure and reproduction.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: White Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site features some fascinating facts on this distinctive creature. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual zoo site contains some fascinating facts regarding these spotted creatures. Provides a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure, birth and offspring and senses.
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The Big Zoo: Giant Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site features some fascinating facts about these interesting creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, reproduction and senses.
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Houston Zoo: Eastern Bongo

For Students K - 1st
The Houston Zoo features facts on this rare antelope from central Africa.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Polar Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site provides some insight into these arctic creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure and birth and offspring.
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Other

The Nashville Zoo: Green Anaconda

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by the Nashville Zoo provide an excellent biography of one of the most feared snakes, the Green Anaconda. Information on this reptile includes physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and much more. Photographs of this...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Chambered Nautilus

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Invertebrates exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on Chambered Nautilus. Topics covered in the overview include Physical description, Life span, Predators,...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Amazon River Fish Cam

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Zoo features a selection of live animal cams including a live animal cam of Amazon river fishes. In addition to the live cam, this site features information and pictures of other life associated with Amazonia.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Amazon Giant Anteater

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the giant anteater. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...
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The BIG zoo

The Big zoo.com: Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga Tridactyla)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Giant Anteater. Content includes information about this animal's diet, habitat, predators, social structure, senses, and more. A video clip is also included.
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The Big Zoo: Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Bactrian camel. Content details this animal's diet, habitat, social structure, and predators.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Komodo Dragon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Komodo dragon characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows baby Komodo dragons hatching at the Denver Zoo.
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Other

Zoo De Madrid: Aquarium

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to explore the wonders of the aquarium in Madrid. You can select the animal link to see pictures and get additional information about the animals.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Return to the Wild

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the history of zoos, and design blueprints for an enriched "new zoo." Research genetic problems in captive animals.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Doctor Fish

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate the evolution of the heart and circulatory system in mammals by studying the anatomy of hearts in other animals. Create models of the hearts of fish, amphibians and mammals.

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