Polk County Education
Winter Survival/Hike
Hibernation isn't just about staying fed, it's about staying warm. Young environmentalists explore the importance of staying warm in the wilderness with a short lesson about surviving in the wild. Using gelatin to represent warm-blooded...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Under in the Mud Read Aloud | Story Edventures
Under in the Mud by Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell takes you into the wintering world of ten Wisconsin animals as you listen to her read the book and talk about the animals in it. Learn about how animals hibernate, migrate, and adapt to...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes Procyonoides)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the raccoon dog. Discusses how they are similar to raccoons, where they are found, the unusual fact that they hibernate, the threat they face from deforestation, diet, predators, and lifespan.
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: How Do Animals Spend the Winter?
Use this site to learn how animals use hibernation, adaptation, and migration to overcome the difficulties of winter.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Western Swamp Tortoise
Use this site to the facts about an endangered Australian tortoise called the Western Swamp Tortoise.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Galapagos Tortoise
This resource provides detailed information about the Galapagos tortoise, as well as several pictures.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Polar Bears
Outlines the characteristics of the polar bear, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with polar bears with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Dark Kangaroo Mouse
Kangaroo Mice have fat deposits in the middle of their tails. The fat deposits change in size according to the season, being largest when the animals go into hibernation and smallest when they emerge in the spring. Learn more about the...