Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Bongo
Brief illustrated overview of the bongo that demonstrates the physical adaptations that allow this animal to live and move in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Bushbaby
Brief illustrated overview of the bushbaby and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to communicate with family members.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Hippopotamus
Brief overview of the hippopotamus and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Scimitar Horned Oryx
Brief overview of the Scimitar-horned oryx and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive the desert heat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Zebra
Brief overview of the zebra and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Crabeater Seal
Brief overview of the crabeater seal and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Przewalski's Horse
A brief overview of the Przewalski's horse and accompanying photos demonstrate why this animal is becoming extinct.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Giant Panda
Brief illustrated overview of the giant panda and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and why it has become an endangered species.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Red Panda
Brief overview of the red panda and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Sumatran Tiger
Brief overview of the Sumatran tiger and accompanying pictures demonstrate why its size and physical characteristics allow this animal to be a dangerous threat to its prey.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Black Bear
Brief overview of the black bear and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive in their habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Beaver
A brief overview of the beaver and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and live in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Bison
Brief overview of the bison and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive in its habitat.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: White Tailed Deer
Brief overview of the white-tailed deer and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to mate and feed their babies.
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National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Canadian Lynx
A brief overview of the Canadian lynx and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal survive in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Pronghorn
Brief overview of the pronghorn and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to be one of the fastest mammals.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Vampire Bat
Brief overview of the vampire bat and an accompanying photo demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat to survive.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live?: Hyena
A brief illustrated overview of the hyena explains why this animal is such a successful dry-weather scavenger.
Other
History in Motion: Ella May Wiggins: Textile Balladeer/martyr,1929
Explore this animated historical map showcasing the strike at the Loray Mill in 1929, the trial of the strikers, the murder of Ella May Wiggins, a mill worker who was a labor organizer, and the investigation of her murder.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: High Middle Ages
Kid-friendly text with animated images form which young students learn about the changes in food, culture and politics brought about during the period between 1000 and 1300 in Europe, known as the High Middle Ages.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Meet the Universe's Main Attraction Gravity
Illustrated and animated series of short articles answers the questions, what is gravity? and what does it do?
BBC
Bbc: The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: See, Hear and Sing
Lots of history of American music with fun links and audio clips, most from the 20th century. A neat site to learn more about America's past.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Animated Map: D Day Landings
Interactive map of the invasion of Normandy, which commenced on June 6, 1944, D-day.