Information about the orangutan: its scientific classification, physical features, reproduction, behavior, diet, habitat, threats to its survival, and efforts being taken to protect it. (Published: August 7, 2010)

Read an in-depth description of black bears. Includes numerous images.

Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species

Discover more about how otters live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this informative resource. This condensed site will benefit students who need help narrowing their research information.

Find out about the essential role energy plays in cell function and in sustaining life. Trace energy transformations as they pass from one living thing to another.

A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

An introduction to biodiversity, offering a look how the planet is "losing" biodiversity and how this loss affects humans and Earth.

This resource provides basic information about educational, conservational and scientific efforts in the Monterey Bay area.

Brief, but concise resource contains helpful information on this little creature. Provides scientific classification of the African hedgehog, fast facts, fun facts as well as additional information on ecology and conservation.

This organization works to protect the snow leopard and to educate people about this endangered species.

Kindergarten students will learn about water conservation as they search for leaky taps and toilets.

This site provides statistical information about rivers all around the world. Stats include mean discharge, drainage area, and length.

Learn about the polar ice cap ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the desert scrub ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about stream and river ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about lake and pond ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about wetlands ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about estuary ecosystems. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the intertidal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the oceanic pelagic ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Article explaining the basic characteristics of mammals, their diet, reproduction, behavior, conservation concerns, taxonomy, and their evolution. (Published: September 23, 2010)

In this second unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about conservation, rainforests, national parks, and animals in Spanish-speaking countries. They will speak and write about animals using vocabulary to describe and...

Use this resource to learn about how the Department of Energy provides information on science competitions, energy conservation, case studies and more.