The classification system for animals is explained and examples given. Includes suggestions for how to teach the system to younger students and how to create a classification chart of the animal kingdom.

Students are introduced to the classification of animals and animal interactions. Students also learn why engineers need to know about animals and how they use that knowledge to design technologies that help other animals and/or humans....

During this unit of study, learners will become knowledgeable of animals' characteristics, basic needs and habitats. The purpose of this unit is to educate students through investigation and research about various animals and the...

See all the of the different animal phyla that represent invertebrates and how diverse they are with the help of short video clips.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of animal classification.

What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.

An in-depth description of bees, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.

An in-depth description of butterflies, with information about their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures. [3:17]

An in-depth description of ocelots, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of pelicans, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.

An in-depth description of prairie dogs, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of red-tailed hawk, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of bats, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and sound bytes. [1 min, 59 sec]

An in-depth description of brown bears, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

An in-depth description of ibises, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.

An in-depth description of ladybugs, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.

An in-depth description of porcupines, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts.

Read all about the chameleon. The "Quick Facts" tells you information in a nutshell, and the main text explains how the chameleon changes colors. You can even hear the sound of a chameleon. An interesting resource.

A great site to find out all about peacocks and peahens. Find a map to see where their natural home is, read about their habits, see pictures of different kinds of peafowl, and hear their call. From the San Diego Zoo.

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.

In this science activity, you will investigate the diversity (or biodiversity) of the animal life around your home and try to figure out which phylum most of the animals belong to.

Resource for anyone seeking information on these huge creatures. Provides scientific classification of African Elephants, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.

This resource presents a complete fact sheet on bald eagles that includes a look at why bald eagles are "bald," what bald eagles eat, how their vision works, their courtship and mating behavior, their nesting and reproductive behaviors,...

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.