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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda: National Agricultural Statistics Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for statistical evidence of the importance of domesticated mammals in feeding this country. Click on any of the animal types and you can retrieve how many were slaughtered.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats

For Students 9th - 10th
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State Univ: Breeds of Livestock Other Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good overview of the use of "other species" that one would not immediately think of as a domesticated mammal. Examples include Buffalo and Llamas.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Sheep

For Students 9th - 10th
A good account of the history of the use of domesticated sheep. Links to examples of specific breeds and their uses.
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Article
Other

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Marine Mammals in Captivity

For Students 9th - 10th
An article expressing concern about the use of marine mammals in the entertainment industry.