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Towson University

The Wildlife Forensics Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can science put an end to the poaching of endangered species? Show your young forensic experts how biotechnology can help save wildlife through an exciting electrophoresis lab. Grouped pupils analyze shark DNA to determine if it came...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Coloring Book [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service presents The Endangered Species Coloring Book. A PDF file filled with pictures and descriptions of eight endangered plant and animals.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Endangered Species: Horned Grebe

For Students 9th - 10th
The horned grebe is an endangered bird in Canada. This page gives basic facts about this wetland bird, and describes efforts to save the species from extinction.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Biodiversity: Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines the term species and the origin of the concept. Provides estimates of numbers of species in different biological categories, explains what endangered species are, and what ring species are. (Published: May 26, 2010)
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Endangered Species: Save Our Species Information Shortnose Sturgeon

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Threatened and Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides detailed descriptions and factual information on Wisconsin's Threatened and Endangered animals and plants.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Special Concern

For Students 3rd - 8th
Species of special concern are species for whom some issue is suspected, either in abundance or distribution, but not yet proven. Its main purpose is to bring attention to species of concern before they become threatened or endangered....
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Whooping Cranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the whooping crane has survived for 3.5 million years, it has become endangered in the last few hundred due to human activities. At its lowest, there were only 15 on the whole planet. The number now stands at several hundred in...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of animal conservation, including endangered species, animal protection, habitat protective, captive breeding, animal appeal and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Gray Wolf

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Gray wolves were a frequent sight on the American plains, however, they are now an endangered species despite attempts to reintroduce them to their former habitats in the continental United States. Learn about their natural history in...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Threatened

For Students 3rd - 8th
A threatened species is an official designation for a species that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Some examples of threatened species in Wisconsin are...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Species at Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy to follow site profiles the many species at risk in the province of Alberta. A drop menu lists each, and makes each available for collecting facts and photos. Excellent for a student researcher.
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Other

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Black Footed Ferret

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the physical characteristics and natural history of the black-footed ferret, as well as taking a deep look at how it has become an endangered species and what is being done to preserve it.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Mountain Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.
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Other

Center for Plant Conservation: National Collection of Imperiled Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive list of the endangered plants throughout the United States
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the leopard, including several photos.
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NOAA

Noaa: Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about seals, sea lions and walruses. Find out the status of different species on the endangered list and the major factors of these declines.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Daddy Long Legs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the difference between harvestmen and spiders in the arachnid family. Read about the diet, characteristics, and status as an endangered species.
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Bagheera

Bagheera.com: Golden Cheeked Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
This site as a whole is focused on conservation and information about threatened and endangered animals. This page covers the Golden-Cheeked Warbler and the causes of endangerment and what is being done to prevent extinction.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Aye Aye

For Students 9th - 10th
Takes a look at the fact file of the endangered species, Aye-Aye.
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Species Spotlight: Woodland Caribou

For Students 9th - 10th
Woodland caribou are found all over Canada, except for the Maritimes where the population has disappeared. It is an endangered species in several areas of Canada. Detailed information about this species and the efforts being made to...

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