National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: River Otter
This multimedia article reveals the natural history of otters. The facts, maps, and video and audio clips are perfect resources for research.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Weasel (Mustela Nivalis)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Mustela nivalis, otherwise known as the weasel.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts
Colorful pictures of animals found in the taiga biome such as the arctic fox, bald eagle, gray wolf, and muskrat. Information is provided about each animal when clicked.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Black Footed Ferret
Most of the black-footed ferret population in North America has been eradicated due to human activities and campaigns to remove prairie dogs from agricultural areas. A few protected colonies have survived in the United States. Some facts...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: American Mink
Learn about the behavior and habits of the American mink. A set of pictures accompanies this animal facts page.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: American Badger
Learn about the behavior and habits of the American badger. A set of pictures accompanies this animal facts page.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
Curated OER
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Wolverine
Photo image of the largest member of the weasel family, the wolverine.