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Who Zoo: Jaguars (Panthera Onca)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the largest big cat of the western hemisphere, the jaguar, in this detailed natural history article and photo.
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LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Burly and Grup and the Secret City [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
Burlington Bear, Grum the groblin and Max are best friends. Burly and Grum show Max a secret city in the the middle of the forest but hunters are tracking them down. They knock out Burly, capture Max and want to turn the Secret City into...
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Globio

Glossopedia: Lions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lions are big cats that are related to tigers, leopards, and jaguars. The number of lions is decreasing and lions are losing habitat. A long time ago, someone crowned lions as "the kings of the jungle." But lions don't live in jungles....
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
This open-source encyclopedia offers a detailed overview of the tiger. Content includes a look at this animal's physical description, method of killing, various subspecies, and the use of tigers in literature.
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Math Cats

Math Cats: Can You Say Really Big Numbers?

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Practice reading and writing out the number words for large numbers.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Florida's Crowded Cat

For Students 9th - 10th
This article in Zoogoer Magazine by Howard Youth centers on the Florida Panther and its population growth as well as reaction to growth of big cities. The information on the panther is both informative and interesting.
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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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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Jaguars

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the jaguar and discover unique facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the tiger and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Tigers

For Students 3rd - 8th
"The scientific name for the tiger is 'Panthera Tigris.'" This site includes video and audio clips, fun facts and a map. Other web links are available, which makes this a good site for research projects.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Canada Lynx

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Canada Lynx. Besides finding a detailed description of this predatory feline, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Canada Lynx is...
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Big Cats Online: Bobcats

For Students 9th - 10th
You will find key facts, a comparison to a lynx, diet, behavior, and breeding habits of the bobcat on this thorough site.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Kenyan Discovery: Let There Be Lights to Save Lions" by Nina Gregory

For Students 5th - 6th
Kenya is a country in East Africa; the capital city, Nairobi, is well-known for its National Park: the world's only game reserve found within a major city. The park's large wildlife population includes baboons, rhinos, gazelles, zebras,...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Clouded Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the clouded leopard while browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, and other unique behaviors of this mysterious...
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: African Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
African lions are the only cats known to live in groups. Use this resource to learn why lions roar and other interesting facts.
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BBC

Bbc Online: Puma, Florida Panther

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from BBC Online you can learn all about the Puma with this detailed fact sheet and these spectacular photos. There is also a short video of the Puma.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Clouded Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
To learn more about this particular leopard, examine these photos and study the detailed fact sheet.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Jaguar

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive note about the jaguar includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and details about this carnivorous cat's habitat and role in the ecosystem.
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the leopard. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Canadian Lynx

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Florida Panther

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Siberian Tiger

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the Siberian tiger that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, and conservation status.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Liger (Panthera Leo Panthera Tigris)

For Students 9th - 10th
View images and read statistics and facts about the Liger, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behavior, breeding habits, and predatory lifestyle.
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San Francisco Zoo: Sumatran Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Sumatran tiger, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

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