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Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
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History.com: Michigan
Take a detailed look at the state of Michigan! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Amphibians
This site provides a general description of amphibians and then describes in detail the characteristics of local animals in southern Michigan. Pictures, classification information, and sound clips of some amphibians are provided.
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University of Michigan: Animal Sign Guide
Use this guide to help you identify signs from different animals in the wilderness. Identify tracks, chew marks, signs from animals that build, eggs, and the like.
Michigan Reach Out
Reach Out! Michigan: Animal or Plant
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.
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University of Michigan: Animal Symbolism in Celtic Mythology
University-level student-authored work about the symbolism of animals in Celtic mythology.
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Animal Diversity Web: Kingdom Animalia
What characterizes animals from plants? General characteristics of the animal kingdom are noted here. Click on Classification for the Kingdom Animalia; clicking on the camera provides pictures of each animal.
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Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra Americana Sonoriensis
This site provides a detailed overview of the Sonoran pronghorn. Content includes information on this animal's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
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Animal Diversity Web: Northern Flying Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the northern flying squirrel is presented, including the impact these small animals have on humans. Included are some photographs of northern flying squirrels and detailed classification information.
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Animal Diversity Web: Red Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the red squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of red squirrels and detailed classification...
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Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Fox Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the Eastern fox squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of Eastern fox squirrels and detailed...
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Animal Diversity Web: Lemmings and Voles
Lemmings and voles belong to the rodent subfamily Arvicolinae. Comprehensive information about these animals is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page has excellent photographs of...
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Animal Diversity Web: Deer Mouse
Comprehensive information about the deer mouse is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts these small animals have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs of deer mice and detailed classification...
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Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
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Animal Diversity Web: Isoodon Marcrourus
This site provides a detailed overview of the Large Short-Nosed Bandicoot, also known as the the northern brown bandicoot. Content includes a focus on this animal's physical characteristics, geographic range, food habits, behavior,...
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Animal Diversity Web: Mammalia
For an overview of the anatomy and characteristics of mammals, visit this Animal Diversity Website. Discusses characteristics not found in other animals, the function of their hair, and their production of milk.
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Animal Diversity Web: Peromyscus Eremicus (Cactus Mouse)
The Animal Diversity Web describes the natural history of the cactus mouse, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, natural habitat, reproduction, and behavior.
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Animal Diversity Web: Tarsius Pumilus
Read about the natural history and physical characteristics of tarsius pumilus, one of four species of tarsiers living in the rain forest. Provided by Animal Diversity Web.
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Critter Catalog: Myriapods
This informative site provides a description of the characteristics of Myriapods. Local animals (southeastern Michigan) in these groups are then examined in further detail. Pictures and classification groupings are included in this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Brook Trout for Kids
Kids learn about the brook trout. What it looks like and eats. Where do they live in fresh water?
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Animal Diversity Web: Class Merostomata (Horseshoe Crab)
Find general information about the Merostomata class, which includes horseshoe crabs and the extinct eurypterids. Topics include diet, body charactersitics, and respiratory system.
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Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
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Tree Frog
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.