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1. All About Endangered Species Endangered species are threatened by a number of forces. Why do they become endangered? Predators, loss of habitat and changing environment have all contributed to a decline in many species. It is important for species at risk to gain attention befor...
2. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? How do you feel about Gray Wolves? What do you know about wolves in general? Do wolves really dress in Grandma's clothes and eat little girls? In the Wolf Unit Study you can learn about the anatomy of these fascinating canines, where they live, thei...
3. The Lynx or Bobcat The north american Bobcat, or Lynx Rufus is rarely seen by man. So most people know little about the elusive animal. Hopefully this website will be a source of information on the incredibly beautiful Lynx for those that are curious and want to learn...
4. The Amur Leopard Though they are the most critically endangered of all the big cats, not many people have even heard of the Amur Leopard. There are only an estimated 30-35 of these gorgeous leopards living today in the wild. They are beautiful animals that deserve...
5. The Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic: Snowy Owls Snowy Owls...they're elusive, secretive, and a silent predator. Only a handful of animals can exist in the frigid, bleak Arctic region. The Snowy Owl has adapted to this open, perilous environment perfectly. Though the Snowy Owl is globally known, n...
6. Spectacled Bears (aka Andean Bears) Spectacled Bears made headlines when Tunk was born in Feb of 2007 during the time Knut, the polar bear cub was gaining fame in Berlin, Germany. Knut overshadowed his cousin in the news but not in the hearts of some bear lovers. I love Spectacled Bea...
7. Dolphins Under Threat Dolphins are generally one of the favourite animals amongst people worldwide. Because they look as if they are constantly smiling, they make us smile too which put us all in a happier mood even if we are only looking at a picture of a dolphin. We lov...
8. Putting Words in My Mouth(s) Surely you have heard the time-honored expression of "putting words in my mouth." Yes? Well, today we are going to have a little fun exercise with the caption me photographs. See how well you do with "putting words in my mouth(s)."...
9. Lemmings: Falling into the Sea of Knowledge When the winds start to howl and the snow begins to blow you can capture your student's attention with this innovative Arctic Unit Study focusing on lemmings. Your little lemmings will be excited to learn with a theme that includes little furry crea...
10. It's Bison, not Buffalo! Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were once on the verge of extinction until they were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and on Elk Island...
11. Key Deer The Florida Key Deer in one word is tiny. It's the size of a medium-sized dog, confined to a small area of the Florida Keys, and numbers in only about 700-800. These numbers make it an endangered species. A subspecies of Virginia White Tailed Deer, i...
12. Piping Plovers These small and dwindling shorebirds have been the brunt of some controversial beach closings and laws. However, the Piping Plover still remains endangered, and thanks to these laws, has made a little bit of a comeback. Piping Plover Picture by Len...
13. Endangered Species Alert: The Chicken Everyone has heard of "endangered species". But did you know that there are breeds of domesticated animals that are in danger of extinction? There are sheep, rabbits, goats, donkeys, turkeys, geese, swine and yes, even chickens. These threat...
14. The Giant Panda The Giant Panda of China is much loved by the Chinese people and also the rest of the world. Learn about the habitat, diet and other interesting ways of the Giant Panda. The Giant Panda is an endangered species and every effort is being made to incre...
15. The Three Bears: A Unit Study There are the three bears that Goldilocks encountered but in Alaska there are also three types of real bears. (Ok, Four if you count the Kodiak but it fits the tale better to combine the Kodiak with the Brown or Grizzly Bears.) The three best known...
16. American Kestrel Size isn't everything! The American Kestrel may be the smallest falcon in North America, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in color and beauty! This falcon has a huge range, spanning all the way down to the coast of Chile near Antartica to th...
17. Pink Flamingos - Birds, Pottery, or BBQ? The phrase "pink flamingos" invokes different visual images to different people. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a flamingo is "any of several large aquatic birds (family Phoenicopteridae) with long legs and neck, webbed feet, a broad la...
18. Snow Leopard The life span of a Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia) is normally 15-18 years, but in captivity they may become up to 20 years old. The body weight of a fully grown Snow Leopard is approximately 75 lbs. Find out more about these majestic animals, of which on...
19. Sigurd Olson Sigurd Olson was one of the most important environmentalists of the twentieth century. His passion and his insightful wilderness philosophy are testimony to his greatness. In Olson's own words, "Why wilderness? Ask those who have known it and who ha...
20. Loggerhead Turtles Love Florida! The Loggerhead Turtle, the most common sea turtle in the United States, can be seen anywhere ranging from Newfoundland to Argentina. Most Loggerheaded Turtle nesting areas in the U.S. are located right in Florida, an estimated 90% or so to be exact....