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Venomous Reptiles: Care of Captive Bothrops Asper
An article on the care of captive Bothrops asper snakes. Sometimes referred to as the fer-de-lance or lancehead, this species requires specialized care due to the size of its large fangs and somewhat unpredictable behavior.
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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.
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Library: Captivity Narratives
Provides a brief explanation of the role of captivity narratives in the pre-Colonial and Colonial periods in American history. Contains reproductions of primary source documents. RI.11-12.9 17,18.19th Cen Historic
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Indian Captive
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Indian Captive" by Lois Lenski. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Arachnophiliac: Captive Care of the Common Kingsnake
This page is a good starting point for gathering expert facts about caring for a pet kingsnake. This article was written by a veterinarian who provides a good list of references for properly caring for pet snakes of varying species.
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Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care
This site provides a detailed overview of the chimpanzee, including a focus on community chimp's communication skills, grooming, diet, use of tools, life cycle, and more.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: Captive Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Online exhibition from the Mariners' Museum chronicles the plight of African slaves from the beginning of their journey when they are torn from their homeland all the way to the shores of the Americas. Caught up in the lucrative...
Hanover College
Hanover College: Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Narrative
College essay examines Mary Rowlandson's captivity narrative in its historical context and in light of her religious beliefs. Analyzes Rowlandson's view that her captivity was punishment by God for breaking the covenant between God and...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Mary Rowlandson & Captivity Narratives Bibliography
An extensive bibliography of works about the captivity narrative, with special attention to the captivity narrative of Mary Rowlandson.
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Msu: Captivity Narratives Bibliography
This bibliography of American captivity narratives is offered as part of a University of Michigan humanities electronic discussion group.
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Imprisonment and Captivity in Whitman and Dickinson
Primary source material, suggestions for critical approaches and classroom activities, a bibliography and some research ideas are all available here.
Oklahoma State University
Chronicles of Oklahoma: The White Kiowa Captive
An interesting true story about a young white boy who was taken by the tribe, became part of the Kiowa culture and what happened to him later in his life. His name was Tahan.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Utopian Promise: Mary Rowlandson
After immigrating to the New England colonies, being captured by Wampanoag Indians, Puritan and author acclimates herself to the Native American culture as a form of survival and documents her time kept captive. See "Mary Rowlandson...
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: Abraham
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a literary text about an elephant who escaped captivity to go back into the wild and answer questions on comprehension, dynamic characterization, textual evidence, main idea, and more....
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Prisoners of War
Online presentation of personal narratives includes remembrances from former POWs held captive in Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Captivity of the Jews: Laborers
Egyptian captivity and forced labor of the Jews.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Captivity of the Jews: Masons
Egyptian captivity and forced labor of the Jews as Masons.
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Marcus Aurelius and German Captives
Marcus Aurelius receiving the submission of German captives. (From a Bas-relief in the Capitoline Museum, Rome.) -Allen, 1890
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Enrichment 101 : A Basic Overview
This article gives a good overview of the topic of captive animal enrichment -- keeping captive animals healthy and thriving. Good for those interested in animal welfare, animal keeping occupations, or a general interest in the whole...
Cengage Learning
Heath Anthology: Mary White Rowlandson
Examines Mary Rowlandson's account of her captivity in its historical perspective. Discusses the influence of Puritan sermons and the Bible on Rowlandson's writing. Contains reading response and discussion questions and a bibliography.
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Kingsnake.com: Wagler's Viper
Great photos and tips for captive care of Wagler's Viper can be found on this personal website designed by Scott Lucina.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E.
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book Stories of the Wars of the Jews by A. L. O. E. (1884), a collection of war stories from the Babylonish captivity to the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why No Aquarium Has a Great White Shark
Many have tried to keep a white shark in captivity, but most of these attempts ended with dead sharks. Vox explains why. [5:54]
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