Explore how environmental conditions affect the adaptation of birds in this simulation. The amount of annual precipitation on an island is controlled by you while you track changes in the thickness of bird beaks over a five-year period....

This is an informational resource from the Haleakala National Park that provides much information on the ecosystems there. Animal and plant life has faced many challenges to survive in this harsh environment, which has been wrought with...

Are we in the midst of a mass extinction? Is Homo sapiens triggering this mass extinction? Four expert panelists have written responses to the aforementioned questions for this highly informative site.

About 328 species of hummingbirds flit and flutter in the Western Hemisphere. Just 14 species regularly nest and raise young in the United States. The six species included on this site all include the United States in their breeding...

In this ecosystem consisting of hawks, snakes, rabbits and grass, the population of each species can be studied as part of a food chain. Disease can be introduced for any species, and the number of animals can be increased or decreased...

Did you know their are about 270,000 plant species? This webpage investigates the phyla of the plant kingdom. Learn how plants are classified based on their tissue structure, seed structure, and stature. Each division is described with...

FishBase indexes over 30,000 species of fish. Therefore, it may come as no surprise that they are able to offer this exhaustive list of "Flounders", and all species that can be characterized as such. Each link offers the specifics, and...

Learn all about the study of animals--zoology through this interactive website. You will learn about the processes that make animals alive, what makes them endangered or extinct, and the tree of life.

Learning activities to investigate how organisms interact in a functioning ecosystem. Learners will explore the role organisms play in food chains and preserving biodiversity in ecosystems. Lake Pontchartrain Basin ecosystem is featured...

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...

A concise biography of Darwin, including his travels and his published works. Includes links to online copies of selected publications, along with information on related subjects.

Examine the physical characteristics, diet, size, range, population status, and predators of this beautiful and interesting parrot.

Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.

This enlightening resource focuses on the physical characteristics, diet, range, size, population, and natural predators of this shark with a menacing image.

By the end of this lesson, students will understand how we can use macroinvertebrates to determine the quality of water in a river or stream.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over ecological biodiversity, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

CNN news story about the efforts to reintroduce wolves into the wilds of America.

News release citing global deforestation evidence.

Resource on the monarch butterfly, which includes migration maps, instructions for tracking and observing migration, and an opportunity to report your sightings. Also provides teacher information and classroom lessons.

Use this resource to learn about Robins and track their migration. Information about Robin characteristics, life cycle, and migration. Includes migration map and the opportunity to report your sightings.

A very informative article that answers questions related to characteristics of the humpback whale plus life cycle, ecology, behavioral adaptations and conservation. The migratory patterns of this whale are also tracked.

A comprehensive resource on earthworms, offering the following sections: "Facts about Earthworms," "Migration and Annual Cycle," and "Lessons Activities and Information."

A comprehensive resource that deals with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and conservation of the Oriole. In addition, there are lessons and activities that can be used in the classroom. The migration and annual cycle are also...

An informative article that lists numerous facts about the Barn Swallow. In addition, there are lessons that can be used in the classroom. Migration and annual cycle are also covered.