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American Museum of Natural History
Fascinating Fish
A fish is not just a fish. So many fish in remote places have unique characteristics. Take a trip with an ichthyologist to the Congo River to discover the species of one of the most diverse fish populations in the world. The online...
American Museum of Natural History
What's This? Leeches
Who actually likes leeches? Meet a scientist that makes his living letting leeches feed on him. Pupils learn about the characteristics of leeches and different variations of the species. The lesson works as a remote learning resource or...
University of Washington
Fish Scope: Fish Development
Provides photographs of the stages of fish development.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Animal Species: Red Indian Fish, Pataecus Fronto
A description of the Red Indian Fish, which lives only off the coasts of Australia. Description includes identification, habitat, feeding and diet, as well as other characteristics or qualities of the species.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fish Behavior
Students are asked to explain the advantages of a fish participating in a school.
Other
Alaska Fish and Game: Spotted Seal [Pdf]
Read about the general characteristics, reproduction, food habits, seasonal movements, behavior, population size and other aspects of the spotted seal. PDF. Requires Adobe Reader.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Whitefish
Get the facts about the Atlantic whitefish. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that is unique to Canada, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish and Mollusc Fact...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Coho Salmon
Get the facts about coho salmon. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that calls the Interior Fraser River watershed home, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Information Database
Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.
Other
Blue Crabs
Site provides helpful information on the blue crab. Users will discover interesting facts as they peruse this brief but informative site.