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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Baringo Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about the Baringo Giraffe, provides information ranging from a detailed description to special adaptations that the giraffe has developed. A good site for student research.
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PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Mammals: Aardvarks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This PBS Critter Guide gives a brief description of the aardvarks life and habitat. This site would be useful for students who need help narrowing their Internet research information into a manageable amount.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Special Delivery

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of okapis in captivity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the hippopotamus. Content takes a look at what this animal eats, where it lives, who its predators are, and more. Several audio and video clips are also available.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about hippopotamuses.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Honey Badger (Ratel)

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about honey badgers with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Zebra

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about zebras with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, communication, and unique features. Audio clip included.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Reticulated Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the reticulated giraffe. Content explores what this animal eats, where it lives, who its predators are, and its existing social structure.