National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giraffes
This multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips and fun facts all about giraffes. Students can even send a postcard to a friend.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Killer Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the killer whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Harbor Seals
Outlines the characteristics of the harbor seal, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with seals with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What is a mammal? They walk, run, swim, and fly. They live in the ocean, fly in the sky, walk on the prairies, and run in the savanna. There is a tremendous amount...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Kryptobaatar O Logy Card
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the Kryptobaatar, a prehistoric mammal.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mammal Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the characteristics and traits of mammals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mammals, What Are We?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students learn the characteristics of mammals and practice identifying mammals and non-mammals.
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.
Other
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Groundhog
Brief overview of the characteristics of the Groundhog, the only animal that has a holiday associated with it.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Arctic Fox
Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Canada Lynx
Get the facts about the Canada Lynx. Besides finding a detailed description of this predatory feline, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Canada Lynx is...
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Giraffe
Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Mammals and Their Parents, Perfect Together
Third graders identify and interpret traits that are found in mammals by noticing differences among animals of the same species. Make a claim that traits are inherited from parents that is supported by evidence.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Humpback Whales
A very informative article that answers questions related to characteristics of the humpback whale plus life cycle, ecology, behavioral adaptations and conservation. The migratory patterns of this whale are also tracked.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Vertebrate Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vertebrates are animals with backbones. These include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn more about vertebrate characteristics in this learning...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Baleen Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the baleen whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Bottlenose Dolphins
Outlines the characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Beluga Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the beluga whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Manatees
Outlines the characteristics of the manatee, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with manatees with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Hairy Tailed Mole
Discover what makes the Hairy-Tailed Mole unique? This site features photographs of this insectivore and information ranging from characteristics and habitat to life cycle and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Gray Fox
What do you want to know about the gray fox? This site features information on this mammal's behavior, characteristics, diet, habitat, life cycle, and range. Come and learn more about this fascinating type of dog.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Fox Squirrel
Learn more about the eastern fox squirrel through this educational resource. Students will discover facts about this mammal's habitat, diet, characteristics, range and more.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Cottontail
Explore the world of the Eastern Cottontail. Find out about this mammal's habitat, characteristics, diet, life cycle, range and behavior when you visit this educational resource.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bison
Can you name any characteristics specific to the American Bison? This site provides information pertaining to this magnificent mammal. Find out about reproduction, habitat, food, behavior, sounds they make, and more when you explore this...