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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: How Do They Get Here?
An article that explains the pathways by which non-native fish and wildlife find their way into Florida's ecosystem.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Polar Bear
Has a fact sheet on the polar bear and video footage of a polar bear in the Arctic.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Turtle
Read biological facts and conservation information about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out about the main threats to the turtles and what is being down to help.
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World Wildlife Federation: Sea Turtle: Loggerhead Turtle
This nicely illustrated description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle provides conservation information about this marine reptile.
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Biology Discussion: Natural Resources: Depletion Reasons, Types and Conservation
Discusses how the the natural resources of the world are being depleted at an alarming rate, and that humans depend on them for their survival. Elaborates on four main causes of resource depletion, and initiatives that could help to...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Nature Conservancy and Cornell Lab Partnership
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and The Nature Conservancy comes together to form a partnership that takes YardMap to its next phase: Habitat Network.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Keep America's Tuna Dolphin Safe
This site not only contains fact sheets on the bottlenose, spinner, and spotted dolphins, but also examines the whole issue of dolphin conservation. You will learn how tuna fishing is hazardous to dolphins and how eating tuna can be...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Wolves
Here you can learn about the dangers facing wolves today and what you can do to help. Content includes a "State of the wolf," report, wolf information, wolf video, a wolf journal, and more.
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Wildlife Conservation Society: The Human Footprint [Pdf]
Authors provide an atlas that shows the "Last of the Wild." These areas are the last to be touched by the human footprint.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Cheetah
Learn all about cheetahs in this in-depth fact sheet.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Irrigation Conservation for Trees, Shrubs, Gardens, and Lawn
Find out how to provide the proper amount of water for optimal growth and biodiversity in a backyard habitat.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Evolutionary Biologists Protect Madagascar's Wildlife
Madagascar is a haven for biodiversity and therefore admired and heavily researched by scientists. Check out how researchers are working to protect the environment of this African island.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Aldo Leopold
Find out about the life and work of Aldo Leopold, who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness conservation.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: At a Park
See why public lands are absolutely essential for effective bird conservation.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Shelter for Reptiles and Amphibians
Find out why creating and conserving habitat for amphibians and reptiles is important.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Should Wildlife Hunting Be Banned?
Video report on the issues surrounding big game hunting in Africa.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Leonardo Di Caprio Gives $3M to Save Tigers
Article reports on the actor's significant donation to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Letterboxing North America: Endangered Animals Florida: Perdido Key Beach Mouse
As part of a state park scavenger hunt, read some biological and conservation facts about the endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse.
BBC
Bbc: Japan Gains Key Whaling Victory
A discussion of the vote that may allow commercial whaling again for the first time in 20 years. Gives views of conservationist groups as well as the pro-whaling countries. (19 June 2006)
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Kind News Online Teacher Zone
Readings, activities, and lesson plans from KIND News Online. Teach children social responsibility with focus on animal protection and environmental conservation. News articles available in both English and Spanish.