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Read Works: Classify and Categorize 3rd Grade Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-instructional activity unit on classifying and categorizing through which students learn how to categorize information to answer research questions and then to organization that information into...
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Bagheera.com: The Gray Whale
This information about the endangered gray whale covers their range, history, and the many causes for endangerment. There is also quite a bit of information about the conservation effort surrounding these animals.
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Read Works: Where Will I Live?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about how habitat changes affect endangered animals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc Nature Wildfacts: African Wild Dog
These wild pack animals use unique individual markings to recognize each other. Read this outline of facts and look at some images to learn more.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: The Southern Right Whale
Dive into the world of the Southern Right Whale. Visit this webpage to learn more about this Australian whale.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Spotted Tailed Quoll
The world's second largest carnivorous marsupial, the spotted tailed quoll, is no bigger than a domestic cat and found only in Australia.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Sawfish
Use this site to learn more about the Sawfish with this brief description and images.
NOAA
Noaa: Year of the Ocean, Kids and Teachers Corner
Great resources on a variety of ocean and environmental concerns, endangered plants and animals, climate and habitats, frequently asked questions and fact sheets.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Giant Otter
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...
Other
Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
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Hilton Pond Center
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.
Other
Whozoo: Desert Horned Viper
Special adaptations of the Desert Horned Viper are featured on the WHOZOO website. This endangered species lives in the sand and rocks of the deserts of North Africa, Israel, Arabia, and the Sinai peninsula.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Giraffes Now Rarer Than Elephants
There are many animals at risk around the world. Scientists have determined that the giraffe population is shrinking.
Other
Indiana.gov: Indiana State Division of Fish and Wildlife
Home of the State of Indiana's Division of Wildlife. This resource is small, but does offer a photo gallery and some information about the animals that can be found in Indiana. It also gives information about three current restoration...
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Animal Bytes: African Cape Buffalo
Provides users with a concise list of information helpful to anyone wanting to know more about these South African ungulates. Contains scientific classification of these animals, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on...
Kidport
Some Animals Live in Rock Caves
This site has brief illustrations and sample locations as to where the tiger, the bear, the moray eel and bat live.
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.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Orangutans
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.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Elephants
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.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
Provides a detailed description of black rhinoceros. Information offered ranges from their physical description to special adaptations that they have.
Read Works
Read Works: Protecting the Platypus
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the platypus and efforts being made to protect it and its habitat. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Bagheera: Malayan Sun Bear
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics, habitat, and natural history of the Malayan Sun Bear. Special attention is given to the causes of endangerment to this bear, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional...
PBS
Nature: Cheetah
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl
Find out more about the barn owl when you explore this educational resource. This site features information on the habitat, range, reproduction, characteristics and more of this fascinating bird of prey.