Curated OER
Can You Adapt?
Using the Montana State Quarter, learners engage in activities designed to help increase their understanding about how animals must change their social and physical behaviors in order to adapt to their environment. Excellent worksheets...
Curated OER
Are There Too Many Elk?
Students study elk populations in Arizona. In this data lesson students read an article on monitoring elk populations, analyze data and make management recommendations.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Elk
Canadian Wildlife site features the North American Elk. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.
C-SPAN
American Writers: Black Elk
An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.
Princeton University
Mammals of North America: Elk and Moose
From the pages of "Mammals of North America," a field guide published by Princeton University Press, this website offers general descriptions of both elk and moose. Detailed pictures and maps of habitat range are also included.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Eurasian Moose
Comprehensive overview of the Eurasian moose, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Elk
Comprehensive reference information about the elk, or red deer. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this browsing herbivore and its relationship with the environment.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The New Elk on the Block
Mary-Russell Roberson's article on elk in the Zoogoer Magazine centers on herds of elk located in both the western and eastern portions of the states.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Moose (Alces Alces)
Presents an overview of the Moose, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, and diet. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Bald Eagle
Learn about America's national symbol, the bald eagle, through this full-length documentary.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: North American Elk
The North American elk is commonly called the wapiti. It is almost as large as a moose. Basic facts about the North American elk are given here.
Other
Kids Farm: Farm Animals
At this site from Kids Farm, farm animals are depicted in cartoon illustrations on the opening page. Click on the picture and view photographs of real animals and specific information.