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Other

The Marine Mammal Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out the research and current topics sections for ways that this rehabilitation center for marine mammals is using tracking methods to keep tabs on some of the patients they have released back into the wild.
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Article
Other

Cresli Seal Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
CRESLI Seal research studies the habits of seal life on Long Island Sound and works to protect the seals.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Seals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Seals are mammals that live parts of their lives on land and other parts entirely in the water. They breed and care for their babies on land, but spend most of their lives in the ocean. This article provides an in-depth look at these...
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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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Handout
NOAA

Noaa: Pinnipeds

For Students 9th - 10th
What are pinnipeds? Learn about seals, sea lions, and walruses; their characteristics, where they live and their differences.
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Website
Other

Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Crafty Seals Follow Tracking Device Signals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on seals who have learned how to use tracking devices that monitor fish migration to hunt for fish.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant Seal (Mirounga)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Mirounga, more commonly known as the Elephant Seal.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Seal (Halichoerus Grypus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Halichoerus Grypus, more commonly known as the Grey Seal.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Seal (Phoca Vitulina)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about seals. Discusses where they are found, the variety of species, threats from predators and humans, diet, reproduction, and lifespan.
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Primary
Other

The Rooms: Inuit in Labrador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site surveys the history and culture of the Inuit of Labrador. Illustrated, it discusses Inuit hunting, fishing, shelters, clothing, and more.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Leopard Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about leopard seals.
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and physical and special characteristics of the Harbor Seal.
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Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the California Sea Lion. Watch them live on the webcam.
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Handout
Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the California sea lion focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: California Sea Lion

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about California sea lions with photographs and a sound clip as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Handout
MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: California Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the California sea lion with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
California sea lions are warm-blooded coastal dwelling mammals that glide easily through the water with their torpedo-shaped bodies and are propelled by their "winged feet." Use this resource to discover many other unique facts.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Seals

For Students K - 1st
This interactive focuses seals including where they live and what they eat. Children can read independently or click on the ear to have sentences read to them.
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Handout
Other

Minnesota Zoo: Hawaiian Monk Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minnesota Zoo provides fun facts and statistics about Hawaiian monk seals. Learn what they eat, where they live, what they do, and conservation status.
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Article
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Arctic Seals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arctic is home to several unique-and uniquely beautiful-seal species: ribbon seals, bearded seals, ringed seals, spotted seals, harp seals, and hooded seals. These Arctic species are called ice seals because they spend the bulk of...
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Training Seals at Taronga Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives information on training seals. How do you train seals? What do they use their whiskers for? How do they walk? Click on this site and find out the answers...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
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Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Australian Fur Seal

For Students 3rd - 8th
This personal webpage from Unique Australian Animals offers a nice little description of the Australian Fur Seal. There are also several images of these seals included with the description.