San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Animals
This resource describes the most popular animals at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Each profile gives background about a specific animal, and more information about the species.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Crickets
Crickets can be annoying when they get into a house. These information sheets provide ways to prevent crickets from becoming a pest problem while also explaining some basic cricket biology.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Government Regulation of Commercial Speech
Explore the issue of commercial speech -- think Joe Camel, the Marlboro Man -- which is speech that proposes an economic transaction. Is it covered by the First Amendment?
Other
Just So Stories
This site links to the full texts of Rudyard Kiplings Just So Stories (1902), which includes such classic parables as "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Camel Got His Hump," and the like.
A&E Television
History.com: The Silk Road: 8 Goods Traded Along the Ancient Network
The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Baggara
"Baggara" as a term refers to a group of tribes that share certain cultural characteristics and claim kinship to each other and to a tribe in the Hejaz (southern Arabian Peninsula). The five main tribes of Baggara are the Messiriya,...
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Llama
Learn more about llamas when you check out this resource. This site features a clear and concise picture of how these fascinating mammals live and what purpose they serve to other animals and humans.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Artiodactyla
This site explores the artiodactyla, and includes a focus on fossil records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Lama Pacos: Alpacas
A detailed description of the Alpaca, including sections on habitat, physical description, reproduction, and communication, among others.
Other
In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Llama (Lama Glama)
View images and learn facts about the Llama, including where they live, their appearance, behavior, diet, and breeding.
Other
Fantasy Farms: About Alpacas
From the website of an alpaca farm, the page offers information about the history of alpacas and their recent import into the United States. You will also learn about the alpaca's physical characteristics, behavior, and commercial uses.
Other
The Ultimate Ungulate Page: Order Artiodactyla
An excellent site that provides a good description of Artiodactyla and then provides full descriptions of many of the different animals.
Curated OER
A Mali Camel Herder.
Wonderful account of the ecology and environment of Timbuktu and the neighboring area. The impact of trade and other human interactions are explored.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: La Llama
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
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Fabrics: Fabric Information and Facts: Wool
This resource presents information about the production of wool, the various types of wool, and a glossary of wool fabrics and weaves.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Animals of Asia, 1906
A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the various animals that live in regions of Asia. "The white bear, the seal and many sea birds are found near the Arctic shore. In the cold parts of Siberia tribes of yellow people keep herds of...
Curated OER
Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt Nielsen, Knut Schmidt Nielsen, Barbara Wagner
left to right: Bodil Mimi Krogh Schmidt-Nielsen (b. 1918), Knut Schmidt-Nielsen (1915-2007), and Barbara Wagner. The Schmidt-Nielsens were professors in comparative physiology at Duke University and Wagner was a secretary in the Duke...
Curated OER
Leaving Douentza
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
Curated OER
Caravan en Route
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Afternoon Camp
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Remount
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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Kurt Leads
This site provides an interesting article about a trek that a group of people embarked upon to Timbuktu by camel.
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