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Bagheera

Bagheera: Mountain Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, with a special emphasis on how this animal has become endangered and ongoing conservation efforts. Learning activities are available from the...
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Giant Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the giant otter. Special focus is given to why this animal is endangered, and conservation projects currently underway. Additional learning activities are also...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Connect the Dots With Science

For Students 3rd - 5th
Connect-the-dots science pages providing useful and helpful information regarding pollinators, endangered species, and invasive species. [PDF] Links to other handy tools, including coloring pages, trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
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University of Florida

University of Florida: Beach Mice

For Students 1st - 9th
Read about the Alabama Beach Mouse, a field mouse found in the sand dunes of coastal Alabama. This reference guide provides information about its breeding, characteristics, distribution, and other information about the species.
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Palm Beach Zoo: Perdido Key Beach Mouse Captive Breeding & Reintroduction

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about a reintroduction program of the captive Perdido Key Beach Mouse implemented at Palm Beach Zoo.
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Scientific American

Scientific American: The Buzz on Bees: In Depth Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this multimedia article about the disappearance of bee colonies worldwide. Find out why it is crucial to saving this important pollinator from extinction.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Black Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the black rhinoceros. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment of this animal, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are...
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Blue Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the largest animal in the world- past and present. This site provides a detailed fact sheet and photos.
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Curated OER

Ny Times: Return of the Living Dead (Lesson Plan)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students research endangered animal species that have 'beaten the odds' as they continue to survive longer than scientists had expected. Students will then write individual pages for class book about endangered species.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Asian Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
The Asian lion is an endangered animal with only two populations surviving today. Information about this creature and photos can be found on this animal facts page.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin

For Students 9th - 10th
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Orangutans

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
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Australian Government: Threatened Species and Ecological Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the program that effects animals from becoming extinct. There are links to other organizations that work with the program.
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Duke University

Duke University Lemur Center: Aye Aye

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Aye-aye, complete with several photographs and recorded vocalizations.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Florida Panther

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the Florida Panther through this educational site. Students will find information about habitat, life cycle, diet, behavior and more of this small cat.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Otters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about how otters live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this informative resource. This condensed site will benefit students who need help narrowing their research information.
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PBS

Nature: Cheetah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.
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Hilton Pond Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This Hilton Pond Center site is a resource for teachers, students and researchers who are interested in the environment and environmental conservation of animals and plants.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Threats to Biodiversity: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five self-checking quiz questions over the threats to the loss of biodiversity on Earth.
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Reading Is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental: Illustrate a Story: The Last Panda [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 5th
Print this short story about panda bears and about the consequences of human encroachment into their diminishing habitat and then illustrate it and bind it as a book.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Przewalksi's Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Perro De Monte

For Students 9th - 10th
This culture explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about bush dogs, a rare animal living in Central and South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Bactrian Camel

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Bactrian Camel. Animals that can survive the tough desert without water or food are now endangered.

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