US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Climate Action Benefits: Coral Reefs
A comprehensive look at coral reefs, this article shares information about coral reefs and the conservation initiatives that are in effect.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Przewalksi's Horse
Find out more about the Przewalksi's horse by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, social and eating habits, breeding, and...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Amur Tiger
Become informed about the Amur tiger by browsing this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and details on its appearance, communication skills, habitat, and reasons the Amur tiger is considered...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bald Eagle
Get acquainted with the bald eagle in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, eating and mating habits, and why these birds of prey were once considered an endangered...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Rhinoceros
Familiarize yourself with the massive black rhinoceros by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, eating habits, and other unique behaviors...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Micronesian Kingfisher
Get acquainted with the Micronesian kingfisher by browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, breeding, communication, and habitat. Discover why these...
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Cotton Top Tamarin
One page profile of the cotton-top tamarin that provides quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation, breeding habits, social traits, and other unique characteristics of this endangered animal.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Giant Panda for Kids: Learn About the Cuddly Looking Bear
Kids learn about giant panda bears from China on this site. They eat bamboo in the mountains and are an endangered species.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Sea Turtles for Kids: Learn About These Reptiles of the Ocean
Kids learn to identify sea turtles including different species loggerhead and leatherneck. These reptiles are endangered.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Elephants for Kids: Learn About the Biggest Land Animal.
Why do Elephants have big ears, trunks, tusks? Kids learn about elephants, the endangered giants of India and Africa
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lizard
This resource provides extensive information about lizards, including photos and an audio clip.
Curated OER
Ny Times Learning Network: Wild Wildlife
In this lesson, students investigate the moral, economic and ecological impacts of the extinction of various animal species. Students first assess how and why people support and refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals. They...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Poachers Became Caretakers
In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. [15:47]
Other
Animal Info: Western Barred Bandicoot
This site takes a detailed look at the endangered Western Barred Bandicoot. Content includes a focus on this animal's status in the wild.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Animal Bytes: Gorillas
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,...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Florida (West Indian) Manatee
This site takes a long look at the manatee, including this animal's unique characteristics, habit and range. Special emphasis is placed on how and why the Florida manatee is an endangered species, and what kind of conservation efforts...
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Chimpanzee
This resource provides a general overview of the chimpanzee. The content includes a focus on the ape's habitat, diet, life cycle and social structure, special adaptations, and status in the wild.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Ring Tailed Lemur
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the ring-tailed lemur highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Malayan Tapir
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the Malayan tapir highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Sumatran Orangutan
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the Sumatran orangutan highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Okapi
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the okapi highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Bactrian Camel
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Bactrian camel focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Amur (Siberian) Tiger
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Amur (Siberian) tiger focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the reticulated giraffe focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.