| International Snow Leopard Trust [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about these big cats, where they live, and how they need help to survive. Play games, take a quiz, or see photos. http://www.snowleopard.org/islt/classroom/classroom.html |
| IUCN Red List of Threatened Species [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Provides a list of animals that are endangered and tells how they are being threatened. http://www.redlist.org/ |
| Kids' Planet: Especies Fact Sheets [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains the 'Endangered Species Act' and how it is designed to protect certain species from extinction. Animals are listed by continent, with description, habitat, and specific environmental threats. http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html |
| National Wildlife Magazine: Poisoning the Imperiled [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article explains how pesticides threaten animals and plants which are already vulnerable. Learn about the ways that chemicals are harmful, how they affect many areas, and what needs to be done. (2004/01/01) http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?articleId=854 |
| Saving the Tibetan Antelope from Extinction [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - An illustrated fact sheet from the International Fund for Animal Welfare explains what is being done, and how people can help. [PDF] http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/dfiles/file_170.pdf |
| SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Collection of reports written by K-12 students around the world. http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/species/reports.html |
| The Wild Ones [ Kids/Teens ] - Introduces the animals that are at risk and the people who are working to help them. Also features related student work. In English, Spanish and Portuguese. http://www.thewildones.org/ |
| Web trade threat to rare species [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A news report from the BBC shows how the illegal trade of animals takes place over the internet. (August 15, 2005) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4153726.stm |
| What Are You Really Bringing Back With You? [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Download and print an illustrated leaflet showing how some holiday souvenirs support the illegal trade in rare species. Includes tips on how to have a wildlife-friendly vacation. [PDF] http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/dfiles/file_466.pdf |
| Wildlife Crimebusters [ Kids/Teens ] - Find out how supersleuth scientists gather evidence to help solve crimes against animals. From National Geographic World. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/9902/crime-busters/index.html |
| Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2004 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - The annual Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife features the work of amateur photographers in capturing photos of animals that are at risk of extinction. http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/wildwin/2004/ad_cat.dsml?catdescrip2=gda |
| Wildlife's Last Resort [ Kids/Teens ] - The guests that live here are high on the endangered species list. Check in and learn about these troubled fellas. Requires Flash plug-in. http://www.wildlifeslastresort.com/ |
| World Endangered Species [ Kids/Teens ] - Facts, photos, and slide shows about the creatures that are disappearing from Planet Earth. http://library.thinkquest.org/19689/data/menu.html |
| World Wildlife Fund: Endangered Species [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores the challenges facing tigers, pandas, rhinos, whales, other species. Includes factsheets, information on illegal wildlife trade, and information about steps the average person can take help save these creatures. http://www.worldwildlife.org/endangered/index.cfm |
| World Wildlife Fund: Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - Information and activities related to wildlife and endangered species. http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/index.cfm |