Curated OER
National Park Service: Mammoth Cave: Biology and Cave Life
This resource describes the biology and cave life of Mammoth Cave. Among the topics discussed are the animal and plant life associated with the area. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mollusk
Wikipedia offers detailed information on mollusks, a large and diverse phylum including shelled sea animals and the octupus.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Lowland Tapir
Learn all about the lowland tapir by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, conservation efforts, and other unique...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Rainforest
Find out about the plant and animal interactions within the rainforest ecosystem.
Other
Primera Escuela: First School
A diverse variety of fun activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Among other subjects you'll find: alphabet, animals, holidays and events, coloring pages (for fairy tales, holidays, vocabulary, etc.) crafts and more....
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: On a Farm
Learn about the effect that agricultural advancement has had on bird diversity in those environments.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Backyard Organisms
Utah is a beautiful state with a rich and diverse population of living creatures. This activity challenges you to spend a few minutes outside thinking about and observing the organisms living in your backyard.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Biodiverse Is Your Backyard?
In this science activity, you will investigate the diversity (or biodiversity) of the animal life around your home and try to figure out which phylum most of the animals belong to.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: California Tiger Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the California Tiger Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Salamander
The marbled salamander lives in forests and woodlands in the eastern part of the United States, where it is an endangered species in certain states. Students and teachers will find the content to include a look at the species' life...
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Amphibians: Class Amphibia
Explore the biodiversity of the Class Amphibia through videos, photos and examples. [2:34]
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Blue Spotted Salamander
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Blue-Spotted Salamander. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Orangutans
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Red Backed Salamander
Learn more about the Western Red-Backed Salamander through the exploration of this resource. This site features information ranging from characteristics and range to life cycle and diet.
Curated OER
Animal Diversity Web: Alpaca and Vicugna (Or Vicuna)
Photograph of an alpaca (in the front) and its relative, a vicugna (in the back). Note the longer neck and shorter hair on the vicugna.
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 Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Endangered Species: Save Our Species Information Shortnose Sturgeon
Find out about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Bat Houses
Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Making Mud
Find out how mud puddles in a backyard ecosystem make for a welcome habitat for many species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Support Turtles: A Goal for Your Site?
Find out how a common backyard habitat can become a welcome habitat site for turtles.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Sun Perches
See why many species use perches near their water source to take in the sun's warmth.
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