Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Steller Sea Lion
Steller sea lions are divided into two groups for conservation purposes. Those that live around Alaska and Russia are classified as endangered. Learn more about the Eumetopias jubatus, more commonly known as a Steller Sea Lion, in this...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Orangutan
This resource provides extensive information about the orangutan, including photos, an audio clip and a video. [0:32]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Manatee
View this presentation to learn about manatees and track their migration. Includes information about manatee characteristics, life span, behavior, and migration. There is also a migration map with updated sightings.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Amur or Siberian Tiger
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.
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: Otters
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.
Other
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Perdido Key Beach Mouse [Pdf]
Learn about the endangered beach mouse form Alabama called the Perdido Key Beach Mouse. Find out some important biological information about this species.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Alabama Beach Mouse
Read about the endangered Alabama Beach Mouse, and find out what can be done to restore its population numbers.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Manatees
Come swim along with the manatees and learn more about them while you're at it! Site includes fun facts, a video as well as games and activities.
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.
US Navy
Office of Naval Reasearch: California Sea Lion
This very thorough site examines the characteristics, adaptations, status and threats, and current research associated with the California Sea Lion. Enjoy the pictures as read about this interesting mammal.
abcteach
Abcteach: Animals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This link will place at your fingertips all kinds of resources for your science unit pertaining to animals such as birds, bugs, dinosaurs, endangered species, fish, mammals and reptiles.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Education for Kids
This site provides illustrations, descriptions, and species of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and endangered species.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Black Rhinoceros
These large mammals live in the bush country, grasslands, and woodlands of Africa. Use this resource to discover many other unique facts about this endangered animal.
Scholastic
Scholastic: All About Dolphins
Dolphin expert Dan Odell answers basic questions about dolphins and their lives.
Other
Whale Net: Teacher Resources
Site consists of a page of links helpful to any teacher desiring to do an interdisciplinary unit on whales.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Red Panda
Red pandas are named after their fire-red coat that is also blended with white and black to provide perfect camouflage in the wild. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about this endangered animal.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Sumatran Orangutan
This resource provides information about the Sumatran orangutan.
Other
Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Florida Panther
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.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Canadian Lynx
Explore this educational resource to learn about the Canadian Lynx. Students will increase their knowledge of this small cat through information ranging from characteristics to diet and beyond.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Maned Wolf
This resource provides a detailed fact sheet about maned wolf.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Savannah Elephant
This resource provides information about Savannah elephants.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Whales
This site provides a great deal of information about whales.