American Museum of Natural History
Around with World with DNA
A mammalogist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, and a conservation geneticist share their work and their hopes that their research will help protect and save endangered species and their habitats.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Endangered Animals for Kids: Wildlife Conservation
Explore wildlife conservation including saving animal habitats, captive breeding, and tracking animal populations on this site.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Ranger Club (Dutch Version)
The Dutch version of the World Nature Fun's Ranger Club children's site. Students learn about endangered animals in different habitats, obtain pictures through the animal library and play games. Some sections of the resource offer paid...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund Russia
This resource provides bilingual news and facts about wildlife issues and projects across Russia. A small collection of beautiful images and video clips. Special section for kids with puzzles and nature-related games such as Rescue the...
Other
North Carolina Zoological Society: Field Trip Earth
Resources for students and teachers about animal conservation research programs around the world. Articles, interviews, and field reports are available.
Other
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
A leader in conservation and education, the Cincinnati Zoo is rated among the top zoos in the United States. Site provides information on various animals as well as conservation efforts and educational programs.
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,...
Other
Travellers Worldwide: Animal Care in Australia
A profile of each of the various animals found at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Project in Australia. Photos and basic facts of each animal are included.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Lion
This resource takes an exploratory look at the lion. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Muskox
Get the facts about the muskox. Besides finding a detailed description of this resident of Canada?s arctic tundra, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Deserts
From the Sonoran Desert in North America to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes all the way to Africa's Namib Desert, explore these incredible deserts and discover what scientists are doing to preserve these great lands. Peruse through an online...
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Libraries: Zoos, a Historical Perspective
An online sample of maps, drawings and photographs of zoos from over 30 states and 40 countries.
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...
Other
Wwf: Species Directory: Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals
A directory of animal species endangered or under threat. Click on 'Conservation Status' to sort the list. Each species is accompanied by pictures, characteristics, facts, a map, threats they face, and what the WWF is doing to help them.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Habitats
Take a look at some of the different habitats that are home to many plants and animals including black bears, owls and various species of birds.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Environmental Scientist
This resource provides information about the career of an environmental scientist.
Other
Florida Panther Net: The Florida Panther
Get all the current news and information on the Florida panther.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Sanctuary for Fast Cats
The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...