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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Reproduction

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Mammals don't typically lay eggs, but monotremes are the exception. All other mammals give birth to live young and belong to one of two categories, the marsupials...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Early Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the evolution of monotreme, marsupial, and placental mammals.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Three Different Ways Mammals Give Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
Kate Slabosky details the placental, marsupial, and monotreme methods of giving birth.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.21 Mammal Reproduction

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn all about mammal reproduction.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Mammalian Reproduction Study Guide

For Students 4th - 9th
Review the reproduction of different types of mammals.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Introducing the Mammals

For Students 3rd - 8th
What different types of mammals exist in the world? Peruse this information about mammals that lay eggs, mammals with pouches, and those that give birth to live animals.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Przewalski's Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Przewalski's horse and accompanying photos demonstrate why this animal is becoming extinct.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Fox Squirrel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the eastern fox squirrel through this educational resource. Students will discover facts about this mammal's habitat, diet, characteristics, range and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Cottontail

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of the Eastern Cottontail. Find out about this mammal's habitat, characteristics, diet, life cycle, range and behavior when you visit this educational resource.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: West Indian Manatee

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the West Indian Manatee when you visit this educational source. Identify the important characteristics, diet, life cycle, habitat, range and behavior information on this mammal.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
California sea lions are warm-blooded coastal dwelling mammals that glide easily through the water with their torpedo-shaped bodies and are propelled by their "winged feet." Use this resource to discover many other unique facts.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Black Rhinoceros

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Cheetah

For Students 9th - 10th
Sometimes confused with leopards, cheetahs have spots instead of rosettes. Cheetahs also have distinctive markings on their face, known as tear stripes. Use this resource to discover other fascinating facts about this fast land mammal.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Fossils in the Gobi

For Students 9th - 10th
Biologist Mike Novacek discusses his discovery of mammal fossils in the Gobi Desert and tells us what we can learn from them. From an episode about extinction broadcast on the PBS series "Evolution."
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Tertiary

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the Tertiary Period portion of the Evolving Planet exhibit, and trace the climate and continental shift during this time. Includes an overview of the period, a collection of images, and a look at the Tertiary Period's...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Raccoon

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on raccoons including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Snow Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on snow leopards including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Manatee

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on manatees including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Reindeer (Caribou)

For Students 9th - 10th
The San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on reindeer including details about their habitat, size, diet, family life, physical characteristics, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Guinea Pig

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on the Guinea Pig including details about its habitat, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Red Panda

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on red pandas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Armadillo

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on red pandas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kinkajou

For Students 9th - 10th
The San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on the Kinkajou including details about its habitat, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Fishing Cat

For Students 9th - 10th
The San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on fishing cats including details about their habitat, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.