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Animal Information
[ Mature Teens ] - Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened, and endangered species of mammals and information in their native countries. Topics of interest are biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use. |
ARKive
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Presentation of animals and fungi that may become extinct in the wild, without help. Includes a photo gallery of those under threat. |
Bagheera Endangered Species
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about animals that are vanishing and species which have already become extinct. Explore the factors that threaten creatures around the world, and find out what can be done to improve their chances of survival. |
Brownteal.com
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores the challenges facing New Zealand's Brown Teal. Includes factsheets, interactive simulations, information on their decline, and steps the average person can take to help save these beautiful birds from extinction. |
Dragon Search
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information about the rare seadragon, with photographs, video, and a survey of sightings in Australian waters. |
Elephants, Lions to Roam North America Once More?
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - News article about proposal to reintroduce large mammals, that have not lived in North America for 13,000 years, to help prevent extinction of endangered species. (2005/08/17) |
Endangered Earth
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Describes the plight of endangered animals around the world. |
Endangered Means There's Still Time
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Slideshow tells how animals become endangered and extinct, and what needs to be done to help keep them around. |
Endangered Species
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn what causes this, reasons for saving these animals, ways to help, photo gallery, and concerned organizations. Includes a United States map that shows which creatures are in danger of becoming extinct in the near future. |
Endangered Species Coloring Book
[ Kids ] - Learn about many species that are threatened, including where they live, what they eat, and how they are protected. [PDF] |
Endangered Species Picture Book
[ Kids ] - Tells what endangered species are and looks at some of the factors that threaten their existence. Also provides printable coloring pages that tell about 20 endangered creatures. |
Endangered TV
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Video clips depict the plights of animals that are at risk. Requires Windows Media Player. |
Expedition : Endangered
[ Kids/Teens ] - From the American Museum of Natural History. An interactive guide about endangered species. |
Frog Declines
[ Kids/Teens ] - Frog populations are declining in Australia and around the world. Find out more about why this is happening and what frogs are at risk. Includes detailed and illustrated fact sheets on each of the species. |
International Snow Leopard Trust
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about these big cats, where they live, and how they need help to survive. Play games, take a quiz, or see photos. |
Kids' Planet: Especies Fact Sheets
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains the 'Endangered Species Act' and how it is designed to protect certain species from extinction. Animals are listed by continent, with description, habitat, and specific environmental threats. |
National Wildlife Magazine: Poisoning the Imperiled
[ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article explains how pesticides threaten animals and plants which are already vulnerable. Learn about the ways that chemicals are harmful, how they affect many areas, and what needs to be done. (2004/01/01) |
The Wild Ones
[ Kids/Teens ] - Introduces the animals that are at risk and the people who are working to help them. Also features related student work. In English, Spanish and Portuguese. |
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