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Website
Other

International Primate Protection League

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Mammal Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of how placental mammals are classified.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Mammal Reproduction

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Mammals don't typically lay eggs, but monotremes are the exception. All other mammals give birth to live young and belong to one of two categories, the marsupials...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Three Different Ways Mammals Give Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
Kate Slabosky details the placental, marsupial, and monotreme methods of giving birth.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Vampire Bats

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great multi-media site from the National Geographic Society with great information, pictures and video of Vampire Bats. Sections include fun facts, video, audio, a map and send a postcard.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.21 Mammal Reproduction

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn all about mammal reproduction.
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Website
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Introducing the Mammals

For Students 3rd - 8th
What different types of mammals exist in the world? Peruse this information about mammals that lay eggs, mammals with pouches, and those that give birth to live animals.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Early Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the evolution of monotreme, marsupial, and placental mammals.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Placental Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.