A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Maltese
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Maltese and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Russian Blue
Provides photographs and a fact card about the Russian blue cat. Discusses its origin, temperament, physical characteristics, and why it is a popular choice for a pet cat.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Dachshund Dog
Kids learn about the Dachshund, wiener, and badger dog, small brave animals and pets.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Dogs
Dogs make great pets and are man's best friend. Kids learn about different breeds and special skills dogs have.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Border Collie Dog
Kids learn about the Border Collie dog, most intelligent energetic work and sheep dog that can make a great pet.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Golden Retriever Dog
Kids learn about the Golden Retriever dog, intelligent working and obedient man's best friend and good pet.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Maine Coon Cat
Kids learn about the Maine Coon Cat, largest domesticated breed with good temperament. Does it make a good pet?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Lyme Disease and Animals
This article from the Centers for Disease Control has a very short write-up on the causes and signs of Lyme disease, which is followed by information on how animals can indirectly transmit the disease to humans.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Pet Tech: Locating Land Mines
Research the location of land mines by animals and technological methods. Use a metallic probe to uncover the location of an electric-circuit target (representing a buried land mine) without setting off the "bomb".
Other
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
This is the homepage for Folly Farm near Pembrokeshire, Wales. This farm has bottle feeding and is similar to a petting zoo of farm animals.
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Reptiles
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of reptiles that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species.
Other
Facilisimo: Mascotas: Reportajes: Peces
A wealth of information, entirely in Spanish, about a variety of fish that make good household pets. Colorful photographs accompany descriptions of different species. Good advice is also offered on how to set up and take care of an...
Other
Classroom Animals and Pets Rabbits
An interesting site that provides a wealth of information about keeping rabbits as pets in the classroom. Housing and supplies, maintenance, food, and teaching ideas are several of the topics covered.
BBC
Bbc: Saving New Orleans' Animals
BBC News explores the fate of many missing and abandoned animals in New Orleans. Many of those impacted by Hurricane Katrina stayed in the flooded city because they did not want to leave their pets behind. Article is from September, 2005.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: A Habitat for a Wild "Pet"
After observing and naming elements of an animal's habitat, and reading The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer, students write fictional stories about finding and caring for a wild animal. A printable graphic organizer, a teacher example, and...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Animals (Animales): Listening Dialogs
At this site designed for Spanish-speaking English language learners, students listen to two short dialogs about pets. They can also read the second dialog in English as they listen. Then they answer interactive questions that test their...
Other
Leningrad Zoo (Official Site)
Russian content! Gives detailed information about groups of animals such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Also contains many photographs of animals as well as links to other Russian and world zoos. In addition, it offers...
Discovery Education
Animal Planet
Everything you ever wanted to know about animals and so much more can be found on the Animal Planet site. Live forums, pet guides, zoo animals, games, videos are to name just a few of the avenues of information contained here.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Veterinarian
If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Siamese
Provides photographs and facts about the Siamese cat. Discusses their origin, popularity, lifespan, temperament, and behavior.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:manu: What's Happening to My Species?
Learn about animals from Manu, create a mask depicting a selected animal and role play that animal. Discuss the selected animals and the threats to their survival in the Manu rainforest.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Pets
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Pets."
Canis Major Publications
Dog Owner's Guide: Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases Common to Animals and Humans
A veterinarian lists and describes the diseases that people and their pets have in common.
Carnegie Mellon University
Lyme Disease General Information and Faq
This website, in addition to providing information on the deer tick, Lyme disease symptoms, and treatment, includes information on avoiding tick bites and finding ticks on pets. There is also information joining the Lyme Disease...
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