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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 Cattle

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of most of the breeds of domesticated livestock that are used in the cattle industry. Brief history of their use and links to background and use of each breed.
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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 Swine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a good history of the use of pigs and their origins. It has links to specific examples of pigs and what they are used for.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature: Pigs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource offers a clear and concise description of domesticated pigs. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this type of condensed resource.
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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.