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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Asian Elephants

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the endangered Asian Elephant. Find out what it likes to eat, where it lives, and its behaviors. Click on the links to the left for more information.
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Other

International Elephant Foundation: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts about the Asian elephant. Includes physical description, range and habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, lifespan, enemies, and conservation.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Asian Elephant (Elephas Maximus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Asian Elephant, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, breeding, and status as an endangered species.
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Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource feature the Asian Elephant. Provides key facts about its classification and range, life cycle, reproduction and more.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about the elephant, as well as several pictures and audio clips. [1:00]
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Making Room for Elephants

For Students 9th - 10th
John Tidwell's article on elephants for Zoogoer Magazine centers on Asian elephants and covers topics including The Little Prince, The Princess and the Plague, and The Mating Game.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Asian elephant and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Zoo Miami: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a general overview plus interesting facts about the Asian elephant's diet, size, weight, habitat, and conservation.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
The Asian elephant has a long history of being used by humans and is now endangered. Information about this creature and photos can be found on this animal facts page.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Asian Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the California sea lion focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Elephants

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that the elephant is the largest animal in the world? Discover more about where they live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this site.
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Other

Upali.ch: Elephant Encyclopedia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is the most thorough site on elephants you will find! Every topic imaginable on elephants is posted here from elephant accidents to zoo born baby elephants. Images and frequently asked questions can be found in this great site.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: African Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find information here about the African elephant and how it differs from the Asian elephant. There is also a nice set of pictures.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Elephant

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation, and other fun facts about this large land mammal.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.