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.

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.

Briefly described are the characteristics, food, and habitat of the Barn Swallow. Included are ten beautiful photographs.

Did you know that the awkward looking pelican is very graceful in flight? Briefly described are its features, habitat and young. Seven excellent photographs showcase this bird in its environment.

Did you know that there are 21 crocodilian species? This is just one of the interesting facts that describe the alligator's features, habitat, and young. Ten close up photographs provide for an exciting look at this amazing reptile.

For this activity, students first listen to a story about animals that live under rocks, then go on an exploratory nature walk to see what animals they can find, living in their own small habitats. They write about their discoveries in a...

Get to know the Orangutan.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.

Information about mealworms, including types, habitat, physical characteristics, using them as pet food, raising them, whether they can be pests, their role in the life cycle of the darkling beetle, and a list of quick facts about them.

Lions are big cats that are related to tigers, leopards, and jaguars. The number of lions is decreasing and lions are losing habitat. A long time ago, someone crowned lions as "the kings of the jungle." But lions don't live in jungles....

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...

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)

Extensive article on mangroves. Covers classification, physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, economic value, and natural and human threats to their survival.

Great site for youngers researching the Bactrian camel. Video clip, photos, and easy to read facts about habitat, young, enemies, food, adaptation to environment, and humps!

Detailed information on a variety of big game that are hunted in Arizona. Includes each animal's life history, their hunt history, behavior, and a chart listing facts, e.g., habitat, predators, etc., as well as a narrated video of them...

This video segment from ZOOM compares and contrasts the habitat and life forms found in Death Valley with those found in the temperate rain forest of the Pacific Northwest. [3:46]

This article introduces various species of salmon, breaking them into two groups - Pacific and Atlantic Salmon. Salmon habitat and life cycle are described. Concepts of spawning and food chain are explored. The issues of human activities...

Rockhopper penguins live in steep, rocky places. The only way they can get around on land is to hop from rock to rock. Rockhoppers grow about 46 cm tall - almost as high as an adult's knee. They are the smallest of the crested penguins....

Praying Mantids are excellent hunting insects found throughout the world. Various species of mantids, their life cycle, hunting habits, and habitat are described.

The bald eagle is a predatory bird that lives in North America. This article discusses bald eagle hunting habits, habitat, life cycle, diet, anatomy and mating habits. The concept of the food chain is introduced and is used to explain...

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

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

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

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

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