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Read Works: A Liger's Tale
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a liger, a cross breed between a lion and a tiger. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State Univ: Breeds of Livestock Other Species
This is a good overview of the use of "other species" that one would not immediately think of as a domesticated mammal. Examples include Buffalo and Llamas.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Breeds by Group: Sporting Dogs
A brief description of sporting dogs as a group, followed by clickable images of members of this group.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Selective Breeding
A worksheet regarding the ins and outs of selective breeding.
Other
Palm Beach Zoo: Perdido Key Beach Mouse Captive Breeding & Reintroduction
Find out about a reintroduction program of the captive Perdido Key Beach Mouse implemented at Palm Beach Zoo.
PBS
Pbs: How Does Evolution Work?: Breeding Bunnies
This resource provides directions for a lab in which students observe changes in a gene pool of bunnies affected by natural selection. Includes PDF resources.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: A Breed Apart
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson shows students a way to calculate the "amount" of inbreeding which results from an incestuous pairing. While this is presented in the show as part of a polygamous cult, the...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Caribou
Get the facts about caribou. Besides finding a detailed description of the caribou, you will also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on caribou is information on their...
Friends of Algonquin Park
Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Western Garter Snake
Get the facts about the western garter snake. Besides finding a detailed description of second most common snake, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Amphibian and Reptile Fact...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Arctic Fox
Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...
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World Guppy Association
The World Guppy Association invites you to "enjoy the wonderful world of fancy Guppies." The site offers Guppy News, Guppy Clubs, Guppy Shows, Breeding Guppies, and a Guppy Gallery of portraits.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf: Tigers
An extensive site from the WWF on all things related to tigers! The main page presents a series of tiger related topics, click and access what you need information about, and there it is for you! Learn basic tiger facts as well as...
PBS
Frontline and Nova: Harvest of Fear
Review the risks, benefits, hopes, and fears associated with biotechnology and bioengineered food crops. Find in-depth interviews with genetic scientists, food industry representatives, farmers, and critics of biotechnology. Accompanying...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:engineer a Crop
Compare the traditional method of selective breeding with transgenic methods. Interactive activities on this site include breeding the largest ear of corn possible and engineering a "super crop".
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Loneliness Can Breed Disease
Article reports on the negative ways in which loneliness can impact health. Includes a vocabulary list.
Other
Japanese American National Museum: Dear Miss. Breed: Letters From Camp
Peruse this collection of letters, recordings, and home movies of several Japanese Americans from their internment following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Best of Friends: Kids and Dogs
A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Geniventure
Geniventure engages students in exploring heredity, genetics, and the protein-to-trait relationship by breeding and studying virtual dragons. Students play through six levels of challenges, conducting simulated experiments that generate...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Action on Breed's Hill, 1775
A detail map of the Charlestown peninsula in Boston Harbor, showing the American and British positions at the Battle of Bunker Hill (actually Breed's Hill), June 17, 1775. The map shows the breastworks and redoubt built by the Americans,...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Can You Tell if Any of These Animals Are Transgenic? [Pdf]
Learn about the development of transgenic animals and some potential applications. The field of transgenic animals is very young and still has many hurdles to cross.
Friends of Algonquin Park
The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Painted Turtle
Excellent information is provided on the painted turtle's appearance, weight, migration, food sources, predators and breeding. Research questions provide the answers to many common questions such as how long they live.
Other
National Association of Animal Breeders Resources
While the page says that it is for the serious breeder, there is also information suitable to someone curious about livestock careers, especially breeding.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Testing the Legends of Loons
This article deals with topics related to loons including breeding information, territories of loons, sounds and wails of loons.
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