Wild pandas are treated at the Wolong Conservation Center in this video segment from Nature.

This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...

The piping plover migrates over much of North America into Mexico. The species is endangered and threatened in Canada and in the United States. Facts about the piping plover are presented here.

Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about animals that are on the brink of extinction, including the following: bald eagle, grizzly bears, Hawaiian sea turtles, and Southern sea turtles. This...

Teachers can use a NewsHour report on the removal of the bald eagle from the endangered species list as source material for teaching about the successful comeback of this species. Includes a downloadable worksheet of discussion...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about endangered lowland gorillas. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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.

What do you know about lemurs? This site provides an insight into how lemurs live, their habitats, their social environments and more.

Detailed information about oak trees: their taxonomy, evolution, habitats, morphology, significant oak forests around the world, and a list of species that are endangered. (Published: December 22, 2010)

Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.

Information on the preservation of endangered reptiles and amphibians. Includes video, photos and species descriptions.

Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Through studying the past, students will explore extinction patterns and their causes and consider ways to protect biodiversity across the globe.

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on dholes including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.

What is happening to the population of pygmy rabbits? This article identifies the research being done to understand what is causing the decline in rabbit populations around the world.

What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.

Did you know that the elephant is the largest animal in the world? Discover more about where they live, what they eat and how they socialize when you visit this site.

Today, very few of the Galapagos land iguanas exist. Described are their characteristics, food, and reproduction. Eight photographs show this iguana close up in its habitat.

Take this ten question quiz on human impacts on ecosystems. The quiz is multiple choice.

Explore where antelopes live, what they eat, what eats them, how they reproduce, and their complete classification.