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Habitat Web
Young scientists weave together an understanding of ecosystems with this fun collaborative activity. Taking on the roles of different living and non-living elements of specific habitats, learners use a ball of yarn to create the web of...
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Massive Migrations
Turn your students into flocks of migratory birds for this fun activity on animal migration. Prior to the activity, the teacher creates four different migration routes in the classroom or any available open space, labeling nesting...
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National Wildlife Federation: Gray Wolf
The conservation and life of the gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the focus of this resource. Colorful photos as well as basic facts including appearance, diet, communication, range, habitat, life span, history, reproduction,...
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National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
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National Wildlife Federation: Bald Eagle
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin hated the idea of an eagle as the symbol of America? Find out his choice which is actually pretty funny! Meanwhile, learn all about the great bald eagle...from physical features, habitat, mating,...
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National Wildlife Federation: The Red Desert
One of the last remaining high-desert ecosystems in North America, this resource presents an overview of the Red Desert in southern Wyoming offering its geographic features, local wildlife, and the threats to the lands.
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National Wildlife Federation: Invasive Species
This site explains what invasive species are and how widespread and detrimental their impact is on an ecosystem, on wildlife, and on humans. The methods by which they can travel are listed, and examples of invasive species are given. The...
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National Wildlife Federation: Climate Change
Information about what climate change is and how it impacts wildlife and ecosystems.
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National Wildlife Federation: Shining a Light on Glass Frogs
Article about naturalist Brian Kubicki and his long-term study of glass frogs and other amphibians in Costa Rica.
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National Wildlife Federation: North American Mystery Cat
This article, published by the National Wildlife Federation, explores the rare and elusive Canada lynx. The article primarily focuses on how wildlife researchers have been able to survey such a "Wide-ranging, mobile carnivore across so...
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National Wildlife Federation: Global Warming and Water Fowl
Is your state bird migrating farther north to escape the effects of global warming? This comprehensive resource answers this question by state.
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National Wildlife Federation: Bright Lights, Bird City
Birds of prey--raptors--are increasingly making urban areas their own. Here is an interesting look at a change of habitat for these magnificent birds.
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National Wildlife Federation: Survival by Handout?
Endangered species are often elusive and human sightings of the animals can be rare. The San Joaquin kit fox, however, listed as endangered since 1967 has learned to survive in urban and suburban areas.
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National Wildlife Foundation: What We Do to Protect the Great Lakes
A description of the various projects of the National Wildlife Foundation to protect the Great Lakes. Includes links to further information.
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National Wildlife Magazine: Grizzly Bears on Ice
Grizzly bears are moving north and living in areas traditionally inhabited by polar bears. Their survival in this environment is shaky at best as politicians consider opportunities for oil exploration and the building of pipelines in the...
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National Wildlife Federation: Wildlife Watch
Folks are observing the effects of global warming by identifying the wildlife creatures they see in their local states. Check out the interactive map that highlights the observations in each of the fifty states. Learn how to become a...
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National Wildlife Federation: Chesapeake Bay
Take a closer look at the Chesapeake Bay, one of the world's largest active estuaries. Find out about the local people, wildlife, and what is threatening the area.
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National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Everglades
An overview of the ecological state of the Florida Everglades.
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National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Arctic
An overview of the ecological state of arctic environments, plant, and animals.
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National Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Read facts about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Also learn about its conservation status and current efforts to save and protect this species in the wild.
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National Wildlife Federation: Platte River
Visit this resource to briefly explore the ecosystem, discover the wildlife, and understand the threats to Nebraska's Platte River.
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National Wildlife Federation: Bristol Bay
Through this resource, one can briefly explore the georgraphy and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the current threats to Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
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National Wildlife Federation: Great Lakes
Visit this resource to briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the threats to the Great Lakes basin.