Interactive activity in which students learn how to deal with scarcity and the difference between wants and needs as they choose what to buy for their new pet fish with $5.00.

A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...

This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of concepts involved in representing and interpreting data.

Learn about responsible pet care of fish.

A "How to Care for your Pet" site that highlights some of the uses of reptiles.

This site gives good advice to mice lovers on how to handle and care for their pets.

Students use their knowledge of the rock cycle to write a story about a pet rock. The story must include the rock changing from magma, to each type of rock igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The story should end with the pet rock...

This is the homepage for Folly Farm near Pembrokeshire, Wales. This farm has bottle feeding and is similar to a petting zoo of farm animals.

Part of an expansive reference dedicated to dogs, this section focuses on dog breeds based by group. Click on any dog photo to access detailed facts about that particular dog. Hundreds of beautiful photos included.

Provides photographs and some facts about the Persian cat. Discusses its origin, temperament, physical characteristics, and why it is a popular choice for a pet cat.

Provides photographs and facts about the Siberian cat. Discusses their origin, physical characteristics and anatomy, popularity as a pet, and their care.

A good resourceful page on reproduction in reptiles. Contains a table that lists common species of reptiles and their method of reproduction. Also provides a thorough discussion on how to distinguish a male from a female reptile, the...

In this lesson plan students are to answer questions based off the table with money values.

This page is a good starting point for gathering expert facts about caring for a pet kingsnake. This article was written by a veterinarian who provides a good list of references for properly caring for pet snakes of varying species.

Observe animal behavior patterns and their habitats using one of the many webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world in this inquiry-based activity that focuses on observation logs, class...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a fiction text about a girl and her pet cat and answer questions about comprehension, conflict, supporting details, main idea, and more. Links to a paired text and paired text questions...

This site provides an understanding in the changes of behavior in aging adult cats.

This resource explains all aspects of the veterinarian career. It discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and it has sources of additional information.

Everything that you could possibly want to know about cockatiels is located on this site. You can order books or even join a mailing list on this site.

Information on rabies offers precautions to take to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from it.

Today, about a third of the world's population is infected with a strange disease called toxoplasmosis-and most of them never even know it. And while the parasite can multiply in practically any host, it can only reproduce sexually in...

Welcome to the Halloween Safety Guide for both children and adults! An excellent source full of tips and ideas to make your Halloween day safe. Included are house, yard, costume, and even pet safety.

Provides a discussion of the American Pit Bull Terrier while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.

Provides images and a summary of the Australian Mist cat breed. This resource also offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.