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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Adaptations – Designs for Survival

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
What's the difference between behavioral adaptations and physical adaptations? Learn about the various ways that organisms adapt to their environment with a worksheet about the creatures of the Hudson River.
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NC State University

Nc State University: General Entomology, Elements of Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Hare

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Great Egret

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tricolored Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Mountain Beaver

For Students 4th - 8th
Some scientists think the Mountain Beaver is the world's most primitive living rodent, similar in appearance and behavior to animals that lived 60 million years ago. They have small eyes and ears and luxurious whiskers, and are, like...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Fox

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the arctic fox through this clear and concise site. This resource features photos, characteristics, behavior information and more about this fascinating mammal.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Jaguarundi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Eastern Chipmunk

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know the Eastern Chipmunk has white fur on its stomach and reddish-brown fur on its back? Come and explore this educational resource to learn more about this creature's diet, habitat, life cycle and more.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Great White Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Unique Australian Animals you can meet the one of the most feared animals of the ocean, the Great White Shark. Learn what Great Whites are really like by reading their description at this web page.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Brolga

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site view images of this beautiful crane and read this brief description to learn more about the Brolga.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals:salt Water/estuarine Crocodile

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about salt water crocodiles. What makes them different than fresh water crocodiles? Where are they found? What kind of habitat do they live in?
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: The Southern Right Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the world of the Southern Right Whale. Visit this webpage to learn more about this Australian whale.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Sea Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the sea turtle, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students to identify these turtles and learn more about them with the list of suggested books.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Canada Goose

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read all about Canadian geese at this fun and interesting site! What do Canadian geese look like? How do they behave? Where do they live? Learn the answers to all of these questions, and more!
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Zebra

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the natural history of the zebra in text and images, a relative of the horse that inhabits the Serengeti in East Africa and other parts of Africa.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: California Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the California Condor and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Bald Eagles

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the bald eagle and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Tigers

For Students 9th - 10th
This Sea World article outlines the characteristics of the tiger, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Students can continue to learn from a list of books for young readers. Information is upper intermediate or...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tactile Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of how animals communicate through tactile communication. Includes examples of different animals.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Coyote

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about coyotes? Learn more about how adaptable this animal is to new surroundings when you check out this informative resource. Explore this website to find more facts and information ranging from what these animals eat...
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the beaver.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Bison (Buffalo)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the bison.