Learn about some of the special skills some small mammals have. Includes audio narration in Turkish and English, with text in English.

Behavior is what animals do. It can be defined more precisely as an internally directed system of adaptive activities that facilitate survival and reproduction. Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior -- particularly when...

Captain Ed Smith and his dog, Rocco, are exploring all the amazing senses animals have. Join him and discover with them.

In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then,...

Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.

This video segment from Outdoor Nevada looks at the Gila monster's behavior, habitat, and unique adaptive characteristics. [3:55]

By listening to this song your students will learn all of the animals that are awake during the night. They will equate the sounds they hear at night with the animals and their sounds in the song.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Barking, purring, and playing are just some of the ways in which dogs and cats behave. These are examples of animal behaviors. Animal behavior is any way that...

This lesson teaches students the three different types of diets animals may have - herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore.

Learn more about the polar bear when you visit this informative site that features a diagram of the polar bear and information on its diet, habitat, anatomy, reproduction and so on.

This is a lesson to teach students how to read a thermometer and gain an understanding of why fur is important for some animals' survival.

In this lesson using commonly known animals such as a fox, dog and an inchworm, learners enjoy learning about the movements of various animals. The teacher demonstrates how to move and be like that animal using various exercises and...

This collection of images of six different creatures, including insects and carnivorous vertebrates, illustrates the wide range of mouth types that exist within the animal kingdom. It also discusses the environment and its impact on the...

"Animal Studies" is a one page, non-fiction, reading passage about studying the behaviors of animals including the sawfly and the poppy-bee. They learn about animals by observing them. It is followed by constructed-response questions...

Explore the world of the arctic hare through this clear and concise site. Students will learn more information on the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of this furry creature through this resource.

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Find out about species that use vernal pools for reproduction and continuity of life.

After reading the book Chickens Aren't the Only Ones by Ruth Heller, have students try this WebQuest to learn more about the different types of animals that lay eggs.

Students read and retell stories and fables from Africa to determine how the actions of the characters teach lessons about how to act and how not to act. Students learn about various character traits and their antonyms while keeping...

Learn about the Great Egret through this Nature Works site. Students will access information about characteristics, life cycle, habitat, range, behavior and diet through this source.

This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Tricolored Heron. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, life cycle, diet, behavior, range and habitat through the exploration of this source.

This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...

Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...

Have you ever been to an animal show and seen a sea lion balance a ball on his nose, or a tiger jump through a hoop? Or maybe you've met dogs who can sit, fetch, shake, or beg on command. The range of tricks that you can teach animals is...