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.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Northern White Cheeked Gibbon
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Northern white-cheeked gibbon focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Eastern Bongo
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Eastern bongo focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Przewalski's Horse
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Przewalski's horse focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Golden Lion Tamarin
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the golden lion tamarin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: African Penguin
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about African penguins with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Tasmanian Devil
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about Tasmanian devils with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Jaguarundi
Learn more about the Jaguarundi through the exploration of this resource. The content of this site includes information on behavior, characteristics, life cycle, diet, range and habitat.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Weddell Seals
A brief site that describes the physical characteristics, geographical location, diet, habitat, and endangered status.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Life as a Wildlife Biologist
This site describes the skills needed for a career in Wildlife Biology. Includes link to a quiz that tests the student's knowledge of Wildlife issues.