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Curated OER

Animal Diversity Web: Ariolimax Columbianus (Banana Slug)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Photograph of a banana slug.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Listing of the Alabama Sturgeon [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 9th
Read about the decision to list the Alabama sturgeon as an endangered species primarily due to its low population numbers and subsequent lack of ability to sustain itself through natural reproduction.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Endangered Species: Save Our Species Information Shortnose Sturgeon

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Bat Houses

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how providing bat houses can be beneficial to a habaitat.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Making Mud

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how mud puddles in a backyard ecosystem make for a welcome habitat for many species.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Support Turtles: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how a common backyard habitat can become a welcome habitat site for turtles.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Habitat Feature: Sun Perches

For Students 9th - 10th
See why many species use perches near their water source to take in the sun's warmth.
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Other

Earthwave Society: Alabama Sturgeon

For Students 1st - 9th
Current information about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin. This article provides information about its endangered status.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Aardvark

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the unusual aardvark by reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and other characteristics that define this nocturnal...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Binturong

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the binturong by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, and eating habits of this well adapted animal.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Przewalksi's Horse

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the Przewalksi's horse by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts and a photo, this animal guide offers details on the appearance, social and eating habits, breeding, and...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Asian Small Clawed Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the Asian small-clawed otter by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on the appearance, habitat, breeding, and social behaviors of this...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Amur Tiger

For Students 9th - 10th
Become informed about the Amur tiger by browsing this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and details on its appearance, communication skills, habitat, and reasons the Amur tiger is considered...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Snow Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the snow leopard in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, communication, eating habits, and habitat.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Andean Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the large Andean condor by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers details on its appearance, environment, lifestyle, and eating habits.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Gambel's Quail

For Students 9th - 10th
Become informed about the Gambel's quail by examining this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Roadrunner

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the roadrunner while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, habitat, communication, and mating habits. Because it is the state bird of New...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bat Eared Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the bat-eared fox by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers details on its appearance, environment, and eating habits.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Caracal

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the caracal, an African hunting cat, in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Meerkat

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the meerkat by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, classification, social habits, communication, and breeding habits.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Naked Mole Rat

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the naked mole-rat by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its habitat, appearance, social skills, and breeding habits.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: African Giant Millipede

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the African giant millipede by browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and other characteristics that define this...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Clouded Leopard

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the clouded leopard while browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its appearance, habitat, and other unique behaviors of this mysterious...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: American Bison

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the American bison in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, eating habits, and history of this nearly extinct mammal.

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