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San Francisco Zoo: Ostrich
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the ostrich include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Francisco Zoo: Indian Peafowl
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the Indian peafowl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Francisco Zoo: Roseate Spoonbill
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the roseate spoonbill include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Francisco Zoo: Ruddy Duck
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the ruddy duck include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Francisco Zoo: Scarlet Ibis
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the scarlet ibis include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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San Francisco Zoo: Turkey Vulture
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the turkey vulture and discover the threats that many of these animals face today.
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San Francisco Zoo: Wolverine
Meet the wolverine, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Chordates
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Chordates (Chordata), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this division and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
University of California
Ucmp: Lampreys
This site from the University of California contains detailed information about lampreys. There are several pictures, including special links.
University of California
Ucmp: Birds Decendents of Dinosaurs
This site from the University of California, Berkeley contains general information and links to information about the fossil record of birds, the life history of birds, the systematics of birds, and the morphology of birds.
University of California
Ucmp: More on Morphology
A concise site that describes the four basic features that all chordates share.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hagfish
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides a basic description of the characteristics of the hagfish. Also includes a chart that contains scientific classification information. Links are provided throughout for additional...
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Cold Blooded Vertebrates
A worksheet regarding cold blooded vertebrates, including fishes, reptiles and amphibians.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Chordates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the characteristics of the two major subphyla of chordates without a backbone.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Chordates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the characteristics and classification of chordates.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Swordfish
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this large ocean fish.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Clownfish
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this tiny colorful fish.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Killdeer
Meet the killdeer and learn cool facts and conservation status.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Birds
Explore the different types of birds and their characteristics.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Koala Bear Fun Facts
discover fun and interesting facts about koala bears, where they live, what they eat, and their conservation status.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Dolphin Facts
Provides general facts about dolphins including communication, types, and other unique characteristics.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Turtle vs Tortoise: Difference and Facts
Learn the difference between turtles and tortoises, the different types, and other interesting facts.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Barn Owl
Barn owls are sometimes called "monkey owls" in reference to their peculiar white, heart-shaped face. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about these silent predators.