Bagheera
Bagheera: Mediterran Monk Seal
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and natural history of the Mediterran Monk Seal. Special attention is given the causes of endangerment and current conservation efforts. Additional learning exercises are also...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Malayan Sun Bear
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics, habitat, and natural history of the Malayan Sun Bear. Special attention is given to the causes of endangerment to this bear, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Chimpanzee
This resource provides a general overview of the chimpanzee. The content includes a focus on the ape's habitat, diet, life cycle and social structure, special adaptations, and status in the wild.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Cheetah
Get the facts about cheetahs! What do they eat? Where do they live?
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtle
A concise site that describes various sea turtles. A general description of the sea turtles life span, range, food, behavior and offspring is included.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lizard
This resource provides extensive information about lizards, including photos and an audio clip.
Other
Australian Government: Threatened Species and Ecological Communities
Read about the program that effects animals from becoming extinct. There are links to other organizations that work with the program.
Other
Nature Serve: A Network Connecting Science With Conservation
A network of information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. The goal is to provide the scientific basis for conservation action. Also includes an online database of information on the plants, animals, and...
Other
The Snow Leopard Conservancy
This organization works to protect the snow leopard and to educate people about this endangered species.
Other
Earthwave Society: Alabama Sturgeon
Current information about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin. This article provides information about its endangered status.
Other
Contra Costa County Office of Education: Bats: Why Should You Care?
At this site, provided by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, you can get the facts on bats and their environment.
Other
Save the Whales: Gray Whales
Gray whales are endangered--find out why in this informative and colorful site and learn about gray whale diet, habitat, and other characteristics.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Rhino Deaths in Sa Double in Last Four Years
Article reports on the problem of rhino poaching in South Africa.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Connect the Dots With Science
Connect-the-dots science pages providing useful and helpful information regarding pollinators, endangered species, and invasive species. [PDF] Links to other handy tools, including coloring pages, trivia, stories, games and fun projects.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: History of the Endangered Species Act
The Florida Museum of Natural History offers a review of the rationale for and basic components of the law. There are sections about how one can become involved with the protection and restoration of endangered species.
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Blue Whale
Get the facts on the largest animal in the world- past and present. This site provides a detailed fact sheet and photos.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eastern Gorilla
BBC's Nature Wildfacts series offers habitat photographs of the eastern gorilla of Africa as well as a fact sheet.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Eurasian River Otter
Use this site to learn more about this playful member of the weasel family through this detailed fact sheet and these wonderful photos.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Red Panda, Lesser Panda
The BBC provides this photo-illustrated fact sheet on the red or lesser panda of Asia.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Beluga, White Whale
Here are some interesting photos of and a detailed fact sheet on the Beluga whale.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Bornean Orangutan
This site has a detailed fact sheet on the Bornean orangutan.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Humboldt Penguin
Here is a fairly detailed fact sheet on the Humboldt penguin. It also includes a few photos.