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LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Mikolay and Julia Meet the Fairies by Magda M. Olchawska [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Can Mikolay and Julia save the fairies' forest using their magic? Read this storybook to see what happens and what you can do for the earth.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sand Lizard (Lacerta Agilis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the sand lizard. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, lifestyle, diet, predators, reproductive behavior, and population decline from loss of habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Piping Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
The piping plover is on the list of endangered species, largely due to loss of its beach habitat. Here are some facts about this bird along with drawings and photos.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Kagu

For Students 9th - 10th
The kagu is a unique bird living in the rainforests of New Caledonia in the Pacific. They have long been under threat from loss of habitat. You will find some brief information about the kagu here and a drawing of one.
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Other

Bird Studies Canada: Monitoring Short Eared Owls

For Students 9th - 10th
The short-eared owl is a species at risk in Canada due to loss of its habitat and the resulting reduction in population. Information about this owl and the threats it faces are outlined.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Pygmy Rabbit

For Students 4th - 8th
Pygmy Rabbits dig extensive burrow systems, which are also used by other animals. Loss of habitat is a direct threat to this species, which depends on big sagebrush, particularly mature stands of it. Learn more about the Brachylagus...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals for Kids: How They Become Extinct

For Students 1st - 9th
How do endangered species and animals become extinct? Hunting, pollution, loss of habitat, and introduced species all play a part and are discussed on this site.
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Wild Waters Downtown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Urban settings have many wild animals and they need water just as humans do. Students will investigate the animals around them and determine where they get clean water. This is followed by a discussion of how these animals might be...