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National Wildlife Refuge Assoc: Florida Panther

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful photographs enhance the detailed information about the endangered Florida panther provided by this resource. Topics discussed are habitats, communication, diet, reproduction, and threats. Find out what is being done to help...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wolong's Pandas

For Students 9th - 10th
Wild pandas are treated at the Wolong Conservation Center in this video segment from Nature.
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Globio

Glossopedia: Giant Panda

For Students 3rd - 8th
Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...
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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: Threatened, Endangered & Depleted Seals & Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about endangered and depleted seals and sea lions. Great photos of the animals and clear, readable information.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Wild Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
What's in a wolf's howl -- a calling card, a warning, or an invitation? Hear the call of the wild, find out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves in this feature exhibit.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Human Actions and the Sixth Mass Extinction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Through studying the past, students will explore extinction patterns and their causes and consider ways to protect biodiversity across the globe.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Cheetahs in a Hot Spot

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how cheetahs are built for speed and hunting, as well as what efforts are being put forth to protect and relocate these endangered animals in the wild.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Mountain Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Disruptions Affect Animal Populations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the effects that ecosystem disruptions can have on animal populations. They learn about the disruptions that have driven three species-the Madagascar fish eagle, the Iberian lynx, and the rowi kiwi, to the brink of...
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PBS

Pbs: Plum Landing

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Invite students to visit ecosystems around the world with this collection. This collection includes activities for the classroom, after school, and families. Also included is games.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Grevy's Zebra

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Grevy's zebra focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Chinchilla

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on chinchillas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on lemurs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: African Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on African penguins including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Dhole

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on dholes including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Great Hammerhead

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the great hammerhead. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance and danger to...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Special Concern

For Students 3rd - 8th
Species of special concern are species for whom some issue is suspected, either in abundance or distribution, but not yet proven. Its main purpose is to bring attention to species of concern before they become threatened or endangered....
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
Endangered species are animals, plants or other life forms facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Learn about some endangered species in Wisconsin.
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BBC

Bbc News: 'Frozen Ark' to Save Animal Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes a British project to store frozen samples of DNA from endangered species. The goal is to preserve genetic information, should a species go extinct.
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NOAA

Noaa: Year of the Ocean, Kids and Teachers Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resources on a variety of ocean and environmental concerns, endangered plants and animals, climate and habitats, frequently asked questions and fact sheets.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Earth First, 1960's

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource provided by Digital History contains a wealth of information on the environmental movement of the 1960s in America, as well as the rest of the century.
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Energy for Sustainable Development

Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy and Wildlife

For Students 3rd - 5th
Outlines some major threats to wildlife from human activities, and discusses the responsibility a power company has to protect wildlife.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Rhinoceros Capture

For Students 9th - 10th
Rangers capture a Black rhino in the South African National Park in order to relocate him in this segment from Nature. [4:31]
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University of Oxford (UK)

The Learning Zone: Animals

For Students K - 1st
Learn all about the study of animals--zoology through this interactive website. You will learn about the processes that make animals alive, what makes them endangered or extinct, and the tree of life.