Learn about the six main classes of the animal kingdom.

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.

Teach your students about categorizing and classifying with this high thinking level unit. It features many downloads and resources. It also provides bulletin board ideas.

Teach your learners about categorizing and classifying with this high thinking level unit. It features many downloads and resources. It also provides bulletin board ideas.

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

Part of a larger site on the animal kingdom, this page provides a detailed overview of primates. Click on the various links throughout the page for more descriptions and explanatory pictures.

Excellent information on the Chinchilla lanigera that includes: basic facts, pictures, specimens, habitat, food habits, and classification.

A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.

An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.

Comprehensive reference information about the lion, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.

Comprehensive information about the red squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of red squirrels and detailed classification...

Comprehensive reference information about the sitatunga, an African antelope, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, and other details.

Comprehensive information about the Eastern fox squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of Eastern fox squirrels and detailed...

Comprehensive reference information about the northern raccoon, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.

Lemmings and voles belong to the rodent subfamily Arvicolinae. Comprehensive information about these animals is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page has excellent photographs of...

Comprehensive information about the rusty crayfish is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs and detailed classification information.

Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.

The highest category of taxonomic classification is the kingdom. This website from Palomar College presents the five kingdoms in an easy-to-read chart and discusses the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms in depth. After reading through the...

What do centipedes and crabs have in common? What's so special about a backbone? Check this site out from The Franklin Institute if you are interested in biology and classification.

Young scholars 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...

Comprehensive reference information about the elusive fisher. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, pictures, and other details about this solitary predator's relationship with the environment.

Comprehensive reference information about the caribou. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.

Comprehensive reference information about the gray fox. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this solitary omnivore's relationship with the environment.

A detailed overview of the ringtail's characteristics, physical features, diet, behavior, and habitat. Included are some good photos and classification information.