Curated OER
Owl Pellet Bone Chart
For this biology worksheet, students identify and label the various bones of a rodent, shrew, mole, and a bird. There are a total of eight bones for each to name on the sheet.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Tick Tock, Does Your Mouse Know the Time on the Clock?
For this science fair project, you will build a device that records your nocturnal pet's activity by monitoring movement of its exercise wheel to see how it varies during the day and night. You can also experiment with various ways of...
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Porcupine
This PBS Critter Guide site tells you how many quills the average porcupine has as well as other facts about this creature's natural history in text and pictures.
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Rats
Learn about two species of rats, from the diseases they carry to the damage they cause by chewing on materials, urinating on food, and eating stored foods.
Other
Live Science: World's Most Elusive Rat Dead After 18 Week Chase
Rats are resilient creatures than can create havoc if left unmonitored. That's why scientists decided to let loose a foot long rat on a deserted island. Learn what scientist now know about controlling the ever elusive Norway rat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Douglas Squirrel (Pine Squirrel)
This resource created by NatureWorks focuses on the Douglas Squirrel. The site includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Spring Hare
Resource takes an exploratory look at the spring hare, a rodent which looks like a miniature kangaroo. Content includes information on the hare's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Naked Mole Rat
This resource provides information about the naked mole rat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Squirrel
The common red squirrel is found throughout most of North America in coniferous, deciduous and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests. This site features information ranging from characteristics, life cycle, diet, behavior, range and habitat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arizona Gray Squirrel
Explore the world of the Arizona Gray Squirrel when you visit this resource. This site features information from diet and habitat to reproduction and behavior. Come and check it out.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: North American Porcupine
Check out this educational resource to find out about the North American Porcupine. This site features information ranging from characteristics, life cycle, behavior, range, habitat, and diet.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Beaver
A brief overview of the beaver and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and live in its habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Rock Cavy
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Rock Cavy, which is closely related to the domestic guinea pig. In addition to several pictures, the site provides...