Wildlife
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Fish and Wildlife Resources - From the Division of Fish and Wildlife: includes information on hunting, fishing and endangered wildlife. It also boasts of maps, photos and cool stuff. (T)
Wildlife Myths: How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors? - From The Humane Society of the United States. Includes articles on "A Closer Look at Wildlife", "Issues Facing Wildlife", "Feeding Birds in Winter", "Found an Injured or Orphaned Animal?", "Help Migratory Birds in Your Own Backyard", "Owls in Our Midst ", and Solving Problems with Your Wild Neighbors", and "The Mysteries of Migration". (Y, M, O, T)
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center - Facilities and Activities: Picnicking/Shelters, E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, Horseshoe Bluff Interpretive Area, Trails, Hunting and Trapping. (Y, M, O, T)
Living with Wildlife in Illinois - This website was developed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and University of Illinois Extension in order to provide residents of Illinois with information about how to coexist with Illinois’ wildlife, especially in urban areas. Many species of wildlife are welcome visitors to our properties, but some animals may wear out their welcome. Urban wildlife helps us maintain our connection with nature. However, sometimes wildlife end up in places that are not safe for them or for people and pets with whom they come in contact. (Y, M, O, T)
Southwest Wildlife - Southwest Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization that specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife native to the southwest, educating today's youth on the importance of native wildlife and the environment, and encouraging educational career opportunities in environmental science. Virtual Tour and Kid's pages - Coming Soon! (Y, M, O, T)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Renowned for its wildlife, Arctic Refuge is inhabited by 45 species of land and marine mammals, ranging from the pygmy shrew to the bowhead whale. Best known are the polar, grizzly, and black bear; wolf, wolverine, Dall sheep, moose, muskox, and the animal that has come to symbolize the area's wildness, the free-roaming caribou. Thirty-six species of fish occur in Arctic Refuge waters, and 180 species of birds have been observed on the refuge. (Y, M, O, T)
Caribou Mysteries - "Caribou Mysteries: Science Sleuths and Detective Math" provides Middle School science and math lessons and activities about caribou. "Caribou Mysteries" was created by teachers at Randy Smith Middle School in Fairbanks, Alaska, and by biologists at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The project was funded by Toyota USA Foundation. (Y, M, O, T)
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge - Established to conserve brown bears, caribou, moose, marine mammals, shorebirds, other migratory birds, raptors, and fish; to fulfill treaty obligations; to provide for continued subsistence users; and to ensure necessary water quality and quantity. (Y, M, O, T)
Alaska Digital Wildlife Photography Handbook - This 10-page handbook is written for students 4-12th grade. It contains great tips about digital photography as well as wildlife photography. (Y, M, O, T)
Wolf Country U.S.A. - A world renown tourist attraction featuring personalized tours of wild, Alaskan wolves. (Y, M, O, T)
Bering Land Bridge - The Bering Land Bridge use to connect Asia to North America. The connection still exists today between the people of Russia and Alaska. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is home to many geological wonders like Devil Lake, the largest maar in the world. Beringia Ethnic-Nature Park helps to conserve wildlife species such as bears, walrus, birds,fish, wolverines, fox and other animals. Plant life is protected including endemic species found no where else in the world. The culture of the people of the Chukotkan Peninsula is supported in the park as well. Hunting and festivals are common events throughout the year. (Y, M, O, T)
Wildlife Conservation - Alaska Department of Fish & Game (Y, M, O, T)
Westmoreland State Park Wildlife Education Program - Westmoreland State Park offers Project Wild - a Wildlife Education Program on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. During the workshop, participants will receive a Curriculum Guide and the Va. State Park's Your Backyard Guide that contains a wide variety of activities that teach about wildlife, habitat and ecosystems, along with supplementary information about Virginia's wildlife. This is a hands-on inquiry based workshop. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, and be prepared to spend some time outside. Registration is required. Contact Steve Davis at (804) 493-8821 or e-mail steve.davis@dcr.virginia.gov for more information. (Y, M, O, T)
Our Wild Neighbors - (Y)
CT.gov Fun Facts - Learn About CT's Wildlife, Endangered Species, Environmental Websites for Kids, Trees Plants and Flowers, Interesting Connecticut Facts and Earth Day (Y, M, O, T)
Partnerships for Endangered Species Recovery (Poster) - The Endangered Species Program's poster, "Working Together -- Partnerships for Endangered Species Recovery," celebrates the many successes achieved by working in partnership with others to conserve our Nation’s threatened and endangered fish, wildlife, and plants. Private landowners, community organizations, businesses, academia, conservation groups, and federal, state, and local government agencies have all made important contributions to the recovery of many threatened and endangered species. (Y, M, O, T)
An Edible Aquarium - This is a really fun and inexpensive activity to add to a study on oceanography or amphibians. (Y, M, O, T)
Backyard Wildlife Habitat - Summer is the perfect time to turn your backyard into a haven for wildlife. "A Backyard Wildlife Habitat site provides for wildlife the five basic elements needed for survival; food, water, cover and places to raise young along with sustainable gardening (Y,M)
Learn NPS - From the National Park Service, Learn NPS is an online resource for educators wishing to utilize all that the NPS has to offer, even if they can't visit the parks in person. "Here you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media created by the National Park Service and our partners. (Y, M, O, T)
Web Rangers - Whether or not you live near any National Parks, your children can spend the summer exploring parks across the country with the NPS Web Ranger Program. Kids will " solve mysteries and puzzles, play games, take part in stories, and gather secret words." Af (Y, M, O, T)
Project FLOW - "Fisheries Learning on the Web (FLOW) is a comprehensive curriculum about the Great Lakes ecosystem. Lessons are geared toward educators who teach upper elementary and middle school students. Each lesson is aligned with national and state curriculum standards. (Y,M)