California Academy of Science
Human Evolution
As the great and hilarious Tim Minchin once said, "Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organizing our curiosity." Science is more than just a guess; it is based on questions, observations, and evidence. High...
Curated OER
Animal Survival
Viewers of this PowerPoint are introduced to endangered and extinct animals. They discover why apes, elephants, pandas, polar bears, rhinoceri, and marine turtles are threatened. Finally, ways that humans have and can make a difference...
Curated OER
Amazing Apes
In this global studies learning exercise, students read a 7-paragraph article about orangutans and respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
Curated OER
The Chromosome Connection Comparison of Human and Ape Chromosomes
Students participate in a chromosome comparison "adventure", in which the banding patterns are compared on the chromosomes of humans and apes.
Curated OER
Amazing Apes
Students explore the world of apes. In this reading skills instructional activity, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding orangutans.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Relative Scarcity: Apes on the Edge
Over the past fifty years the population of the great apes around the world has diminished rapidly. Statistics and reasons of their decline is the focus of this article and its resources.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Conservation Biology: Orangutan
Information about the orangutan: its scientific classification, physical features, reproduction, behavior, diet, habitat, threats to its survival, and efforts being taken to protect it. (Published: August 7, 2010)
DOGO Media
Dogo News: The Real Life King Kong
Article reports on the circumstances that may have led to the extinction of real-life giant apes. Includes video.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Chimpanzee
This resource provides detailed information about the chimpanzee, as well as several pictures and audio clips.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Western Gorilla
Comprehensive resource investigates the western gorilla with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, behavior, conservation, and external links.
Other
Bonobo Conservation Initiative: What Is a Bonobo?
This resource provides information about Bonobos.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Siamang
Meet the siamang and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: White Handed (Lar) Gibbon
Meet the white-handed gibbon and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Primate
Wikipedia offers several paragraphs of information on the term, "Primate," including a species chart and hyperlinked terms.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Mountain Gorilla
Learn interesting facts about the Mountain Gorilla including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bonobo (Pan Paniscus)
Provides an overview of the Bonobo, including its habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bornean Orang Utan (Pongo Pygmaeus)
Provides an overview of the Bornean Orang-utan, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cross River Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Diehli)
Offers a summary of the Cross River Gorilla with details on their habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and status as an endangered species. Images and a fact sheet are also included.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla Berengei)
Presents an overview of the Eastern Gorilla, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and status as an endangered species. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla Berengei Graueri)
Explore images and facts about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, status as an endangered species, and behaviour.
Other
International Primate Protection League
The International Primate Protection League was founded in 1973 and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. Includes news and recent developments concerning primates, a topic search engine, audio,...
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Bornean Orangutan
This site has a detailed fact sheet on the Bornean orangutan.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Chimpanzee
Here are some photos adult and young chimpanzees. There is also a detailed fact sheet.