Wonderville Media
Wonderville: African Lions
The African lion is at the top of the food chain and is often called "the king of the jungle." It is the biggest carnivore in Africa and remains one of the most feared predators on the planet. Lions are well known for their courage and...
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: African Lion
A wonderful research tool for gathering information about the African Lion. Information that is given includes what it looks like, what it eats, where it lives, its life history. Additional information included is about its special...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Lion
A reference source on the lion that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Mountain Gorilla
Learn interesting facts about the Mountain Gorilla including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Plains Zebra
Comprehensive guide to the Plains Zebra that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Ostrich
A reference source on the ostrich that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Animal Bytes: African Elephant
Resource for anyone seeking information on these huge creatures. Provides scientific classification of African Elephants, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: African Elephant
Comprehensive overview of the African elephant, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
Can Teach
Can Teach: African Folk Tales
Eight African folk tales, like "Why the Cheetah's Cheeks Are Stained" to "The Curse of the Chameleon", are at this site. All eight are traditional Zulu stories. The site provides resources for teachers such as lesson plans and games.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Bongo
Detailed information about the bongo, an African antelope, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, reproduction, and the economic impact they have on humans.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Mandrill (Mandrillus Sphinx)
Investigate the world of the Mandrill and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and behavior of this African jungle animal. Includes images and statistics.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Aardvark
This resource takes an exploratory look at the aardvark, a nocturnal animal with exceptional digging abilities. Content includes information on the aardvark's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: African Internet Safari
During this lesson, students read and listen to poems about African animals and try to guess which animal is being described. Students will use the information they already know to identify the animals. Students will have the opportunity...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
Other
Wild Earth Tv
View live streaming video capturing activity in several wildlife preserves in Africa. You can view profiles of WildEarth's crew and animal "characters," vote on your favorite videos, view archived webcasts, and browse the WildEarth blog...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant (Loxodonta Africana)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Loxodonta Africana, more commonly known as the Elephant.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Power of the Presentation
Students will research an endangered African animal using resources from the Alabama Virtual Library and other Internet sites, and then design and present a persuasive and informative digital slideshow presentation on the animal and how...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest living land-dwelling animal. Use this resource to discover unique facts about this herbivorous animal.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Animal Bytes: African Cape Buffalo
Provides users with a concise list of information helpful to anyone wanting to know more about these South African ungulates. Contains scientific classification of these animals, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Animal Species Profile: African Bush Elephant
Illustrated profile of the African bush elephant, the world's largest land animal.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Bytes: African Hedgehog
Brief, but concise resource contains helpful information on this little creature. Provides scientific classification of the African hedgehog, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: African Giant Millipede
Get acquainted with the African giant millipede by browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and other characteristics that define this...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: African Lion
African lions are the only cats known to live in groups. Use this resource to learn why lions roar and other interesting facts.