Get to know the facts, behavior, breeding habits, vital statistics, and conservation of the Kinkajou, a rainforest mammal that lives in Central and South America.

This site describes the Belize Zoo with full color photos of some animals found there. It describes where the zoo is located and why it opened in 1983.

This guide to the animals at the Forest Park Zoo was created by 1st grade students at the Alice B. Beal Magnet School in Springfield, Massachusetts, and was part of a Learning expedition on animals. Students, through fieldwork...

Use this resource to explore the wonders of the aquarium in Madrid. You can select the animal link to see pictures and get additional information about the animals.

This is the homepage for the Belfast Zoo in Belfast, Norther Ireland. There is information about the animals and the zoo.

This is the homepage for the Bristol Zoo in Bristol, England. There is some general information about the zoo and the animals.

How do biologists and zoologists use infrared technology to learn how warm and cold-blooded animals thermoregulate their internal body temperature? Have your students explore this phenomenon using this great lesson plan.

Jeffrey P. Cohn's article in Zoogoer Magazine, "Grasslands on a Grand Scale," examines a variety of animals and topics associated with the grasslands. Among the animals discussed are the bison, the great horned owls, the cattle, and more.

Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.

Alison Fromme's article in Zoogoer, "Living Light," examines the role of light and luminescence in the lives of animals with specific attention given to those creatures which are able to manifest their own bioluminescence.

The article, "Teeming Life in Gabon's Rainforest," covers a variety of topics related to rain forest life including A Plethora of Plants, What's in the Water, New and Exciting Herps, Birds in the Mist (Nets), Magnificent Mammals, and more.

As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...

Students choose from many different animals to combine a head, body, and tail in order to create a new animal of their own. Facts and information on each animal type are provided, and once the animal is complete, students can add a title...

Valuable information and pictures about 50-60 animals and the components of their life. Site is in Spanish.

In this lesson, If I Ran the Zoo, written by Dr. Seuss, is used as the mentor text. Students will record their favorite adjectives from the mentor text, rank them according to their favorite, and share them. Students will also use...

For this lesson plan, the mentor text utilized is Deborah Guarino's book, Is Your Mama a Llama?, with the focus of sentence fluency. Each student will think of an animal that that has the same initial sound as his/her name. Using the...

This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]

This resource provides detailed information about the sea lion, as well as several pictures and an audio clip. [1:34]

This resource provides detailed information about the chimpanzee, as well as several pictures and audio clips.

Terry Dunn's article, "Trekking the Treetops," focuses on the range of plant and animal life to be found in the canopies of the forests. The article centers on the canopy of tropical rainforests.

Find out more about the Bactrian camel by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, environment, and breeding habits.

Find out more about the Przewalksi's horse by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, social and eating habits, breeding, and...

Learn all about the barred tiger salamander by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, habitat, breeding, and eating habits.