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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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Curated OER

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Curated OER

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Curated OER

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Curated OER

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Curated OER

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent account of the Common Barn Owl. This site provides information on the owl's description, status, habitat, niche, life history, as well as facts on special adaptations they have acquired.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Giant Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief illustrated overview of the giant panda and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and why it has become an endangered species.
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Other

Sonoran Pronghorn the Praire Ghost

For Students 9th - 10th
This online "call for help" focuses on the Sororan Pronghorn and its endangered status. Description information about this animal is followed by its status and what you can do to help.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Scimitar Horned Oryx

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the Scimitar-horned oryx and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to survive the desert heat.
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Kidport

Some Animals Live in Rock Caves

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has brief illustrations and sample locations as to where the tiger, the bear, the moray eel and bat live.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Polar Bear Trade Still Legal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read why a proposed international ban on the polar bear trade was recently dropped.
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Other

The Cheetahspot

For Students 9th - 10th
The title says it all. The ultimate site to find out everything you need to know about cheetahs. Content includes information on Cheetah social behavior, diet, appearance, locomotion, vocals, habitat, history, and more.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Amur or Siberian Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed information on the Siberian Tiger. Information includes what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and how many cubs they have. Additional information about special adaptations they have.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University Libraries: Garst [Wildlife] Photographic Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitized collection, searchable by name, endangered species status, habitat, or continent, of over thirteen hundred wildlife photographs taken throughout the world during the filming of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom television series....
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Curated OER

Unesco: China: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

For Students 9th - 10th
A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China's Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks, many over 200 m high. Between the peaks lie ravines and gorges with streams,...
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Other

Florida Panther Net: The Florida Panther

For Students 9th - 10th
Get all the current news and information on the Florida panther.
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Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
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Other

Field Trip Earth: Elephants of Cameroon

For Students 9th - 10th
Field Trip Earth takes you on an exciting adventure to learn about the endangered African Elephant. On this site, one can explore this project, the species, and its habitat. Also learn what threatens this animal in its own environment.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Black Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed description of black rhinoceros. Information offered ranges from their physical description to special adaptations that they have.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Wild Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
What's in a wolf's howl -- a calling card, a warning, or an invitation? Hear the call of the wild, find out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves in this feature exhibit.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the bald eagle in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, eating and mating habits, and why these birds of prey were once considered an endangered...
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Curated OER

Unesco: United States of America: Olympic National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...