Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Simian Jackal (Canis Simensis)
Here you can find a detailed description of this jackal, as well as a picture and full classification.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Beavers
A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Caudata
An overview of the many types of salamanders found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Gastropods
An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Northern Flying Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the northern flying squirrel is presented, including the impact these small animals have on humans. Included are some photographs of northern flying squirrels and detailed classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Lion
Comprehensive reference information about the lion, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Red Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the red squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of red squirrels and detailed classification...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Sitatunga
Comprehensive reference information about the sitatunga, an African antelope, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, and other details.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Eastern Fox Squirrel
Comprehensive information about the Eastern fox squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of Eastern fox squirrels and detailed...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Northern Raccoon
Comprehensive reference information about the northern raccoon, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Lemmings and Voles
Lemmings and voles belong to the rodent subfamily Arvicolinae. Comprehensive information about these animals is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page has excellent photographs of...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Rusty Crayfish
Comprehensive information about the rusty crayfish is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs and detailed classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Deer Mouse
Comprehensive information about the deer mouse is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts these small animals have on humans. This page includes excellent photographs of deer mice and detailed classification...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Pelicans
An in-depth description of pelicans, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Scientific Classification
Kid's learn about Biological and Scientific Classification. Kingdoms, phylums, genus, species, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Animal Field Guides
Can you identify animal tracks, animal droppings, nests and homes? Use this excellent resource to help you learn.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Post Test: Animal Diversity
Find out how much you know about animal diversity by taking this post test.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Pre Test: Animal Diversity
Find out what you know about animal diversity by taking this pre test.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Life Sci: Animal Characteristics and Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of the major animals groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, invertebrates, those having live births and...
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: About the Animals: What Makes an Animal an Animal?
Short introduction to animals explains the important traits that all animals share and the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Classification
This lesson will explain the reasons that society groups and classifies. The lesson has a hands-on component that helps students connect everyday grouping with the way that scientists group and classify all living organisms.
DLTK
Kid Zone: Animal Classes
A comprehensive and colorful site that lists the various classes of animals with pictures and descriptions.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Gar (Lepisosteidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Lepisodteidae, otherwise known as the gar.
Kidport
Kidport: Animal Comparisons
This site provides a very brief scenario about the similarities and differences of animals.