World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Grasslands
An introduction to the grasslands. Includes link to information about the types of animals that live in this habitat.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Elephants
The resource includes information on two different species of elephant, the African Elephant and the Asian Elephant.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Irrigation Conservation for Trees, Shrubs, Gardens, and Lawn
Find out how to provide the proper amount of water for optimal growth and biodiversity in a backyard habitat.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center: Endangered Means There's Still Time
This site contains a slide presentation of endangered species. At the bottom of the page are links to a glossary and quiz questions.
BBC
Bbc: Nature: Wildlife: Common Frog
Use this site to learn all about the life of a frog. Read this detailed fact sheet and examine these photos for further information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecoregions: Aleutian Islands Tundra
Discusses features of the unique ecoregion, the Aleutian Islands tundra. Covers wildlife, threats to preservation, and conservation initiatives.(Updated August 26, 2012)
Other
Wildlife Conservation Society: The Human Footprint [Pdf]
Authors provide an atlas that shows the "Last of the Wild." These areas are the last to be touched by the human footprint.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Evolutionary Biologists Protect Madagascar's Wildlife
Madagascar is a haven for biodiversity and therefore admired and heavily researched by scientists. Check out how researchers are working to protect the environment of this African island.
Other
Washington Hunter's Ed Course: Study Guide for Certification Card
This is a complete preview of a timed hunter education course. The online course requires registration (free) and, on successful completion, the user qualifies for a hunting certificate in Washington State. This comprehensive course...
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Elephant
Resource takes an exploratory look at the African elephant. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
Other
Fundacion Vida Silvestre Argentina
This Spanish language page is the on-line home of the Argentinian Wildlife Foundation or the Fundacion Vida Silvestre Argentina, that presents information about biodiversity in Argentina and efforts to protect it.
Other
National Environmental Education Foundation
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
Other
Mongabay.com: Tropical Rainforests
If you are interested at all in rainforests, this is an excellent place to further your learning. Read about the importance of rainforests, why they are disappearing, and plenty about both the animals and people who live in rainforests...
Other
Freshwater Ecoregions of the World
The World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy have compiled a comprehensive database about the freshwater regions of the world. Includes great interactive maps to find detailed information about any area of interest. Explore what's...
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Green Sea Turtle
Explore the exciting world of the green sea turtle by uncovering details about its distribution, behaviors, habitats, conservation status, and classification through videos, photos, descriptions, and external links.
Other
Nh F&w: Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program
New Hampshire offers a problem/solution section of their conservation page that illustrates wildlife management challenges in varied habitats.
Other
Hacienda Baru Lodge
This site provides information about the ecosystem, wildlife, and conservation of Costa Rica.
University of California
Polar Bear Capital of the World
Churchill, Canada is known for its polar bear population before the bay freezes. Find out all about this incredible visitation every year. Read polar bear facts, lore, rules of bear safety, and wildlife management applied to polar bears.
Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand: Environmental Scientist
This resource provides information about the career of an environmental scientist.
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: Swift Fox
Get the facts about the swift fox. Besides finding a detailed description of one of Canada's smaller foxes, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the swift fox is...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Gray Jay
Get the facts about the Gray Jay. Previously known as the Canada Jay since it lives primarily in Canada?s northern forests, this bird is very similar to its close relative, the Blue Jay. Besides finding a detailed physical description,...
Defenders of Wildlife
Kids' Planet: Wolf Discovery Curriculum
Here is a wonderful resource for both students and teachers alike! Content includes a wealth of articles on wolves, ranging from vital statistics to hunting techniques, as well as lesson plans and quizzes for kids of all ages!
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...