Outlines the characteristics of the beluga whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...

Outlines the characteristics of the flamingo, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...

Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...

Outlines the characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation.

An easy to read look at all aspects relating to the beluga whale. The menu bar lists all of the main topics including appearance, habitat, behavior, diet, young, communication, conservation, reproduction, and more. Useful for elementary...

Animal facts and care for animals located at the Shedd aquarium.

Get acquainted with the California sea lion while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Subject matter includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habit, and other unique characteristics of this marine...

This site explores the fossilized remains of sea stars found in Southern Australia. Content includes a look at the physical characteristics of these animals.

Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, range, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the California sea lion.

Details how marine mammals at Sea World learn by different techniques, including operant conditioning, positive reinforcer, and others.

A fantastic set of lab exercises, background information, teaching materials and references. Great for high school biology.

Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.

Discover how animals use sound to communicate. Provides links to the uses of sound, effects of sound as well as sound production and reception.

This site contains information on both animals and plants of the sea. View the large sea kelps and discover the animals that feed on the kelp.

A lesson plan where students work together to create an alphabet book filled with ocean plants and animals.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about animals that are on the brink of extinction, including the following: bald eagle, grizzly bears, Hawaiian sea turtles, and Southern sea turtles. This...

Students build a model ecosystem to simulate the life and limiting factors of the Terrapin turtle.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Arctocephanlinae, otherwise known as the fur seal.

Learn about the ocean ecosystem, and how its characteristics affect the life within it.

Outlines the characteristics of the baleen whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...

Outlines the characteristics of horses and the Clydesdale breed, including classification, history, behaviors, and diet. Information at a level of upper intermediate elementary but easily adaptable for all teachers.

The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.

This site from SeaWorld/Busch Gardens provides a wealth of information regarding gorillas. Content includes a focus on gorilla habitats and distribution, physical characteristics and special adaptations, senses, behavior, diet,...

Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.