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WWF - http://www.worldwildlife.org/
Learn about endangered wildlife conditions, habitat conservation projects, and ecoregions around the world. Page includes species density maps and animal photo galleries. |
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Expeditions in Conservation - http://www.worldwildlife.org/expeditions/
Travel alongside WWF scientists as they journey into remote and exotic locales to learn more about the most precious and varied ecosystems. |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner - http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/
Information about how loss of habitat can lead to a decline in biodiversity. Includes a slideshow, FAQs, species spotlights and details of how kids can help. |
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Biodiversity Hotspots - http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots
An interactive world map of the places where plants and animals are most threatened. Includes a searchable database of all land-dwelling vertebrates. |
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Living Edens - http://www.pbs.org/edens
Learn about this wildlife sanctuaries all over the work, including information on the animals. |
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Great Lakes Kids: Videos - http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/greatlakeskids/glk-video-e.html
Offers two downloadable videos from Environment Canada, one on protecting wildlife and one on protecting water. |
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World Atlas of Biodiversity - http://stort.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/gb2002/book/viewer.htm
Interactive map shows endangered habitats, birds and animals. Includes explanatory notes. |
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Great Art for Great Lakes - http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/GAGL/virtualSchool.html?lang=e
Examines the environmental importance of the Great Lakes, the species that inhabit them, their climate and atmosphere, and the waters themselves. |
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Hinterland Who's Who - http://www.hww.ca/
Descriptions of Canadian wildlife, and how you can help preserve it. Includes details of endangered species and habitats, photographs, and movies. |
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GreenScreen - The Global Habitat Project - http://www.greenscreen.org/
Environmental education by kids for kids. |
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Threatened Species - http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/
Illustrated fact sheets about Australian plants and animals which are at risk of extinction. Includes updates about conservation measures. |
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Viva Natura - http://www.vivanatura.org/
Mexican biodiversity is shown through photos, videos, sounds, and maps of animals, plants and ecosystems. Includes information on conservation programs. |
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Exploring Biodiversity - http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/eb/
The Natural History Museum presents an interactive introduction to UK biodiversity for GCSE and A-level students. |
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Quebec Biodiversity - http://www.redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/
Describes current research and conservation programs, with images, maps, and lists of the species and habitats being studied. |
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Salt Plains NWR: Just 4 Kids Page - http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/saltplains/
Learn what is being done to conserve and protect wildlife and habitats in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. |
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Wild Russia Tour - http://www.wild-russia.org/html/tour.htm
Interactive map of the bioregions of Russia, covering forests, mountains, and freshwater ecosystems. Each region has photographs and conservation data. |
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GF Awesome - http://www.gfawesome.org/
Maurice the Mountain Goat and Lisa the Lynx introduce kids to the fascinating world of trees. Visitors can explore tree biology and conservation, as well as track the impact of trees on weather. |
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Diversity - http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/diversit.htm
Explores the enormous variety of life on the Earth. |
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Mangoverde World Bird Guide - http://www.mangoverde.com/birdsound/
Volunteer project to help protect birds and their habitats. Includes sounds, photos, and videos on over 4,300 species. |
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Biodiversity FAQ - http://bch-cbd.naturalsciences.be/belgium/convention/biodiversity-faq.htm
Explains what it is and why it's important. Contains a list of species and their approximate numbers. |
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Rare Species Conservatory - Just For Kids - http://www.rarespecies.org/kids/index.htm
A site where kids can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and find educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads. |
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Wetlands - http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/lloyd/WETLANDS%20WEBPAGE.html
Includes definitions, types, habitat, benefits, literature, locations, careers, and ideas about how to save wetlands. |
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Living With Biodiversity - http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity/center/living/intro/
The American Museum of Natural History provides illustrated guides to help everyone make a difference. They explain the relationship between biodiversity and the food, water, and energy used every day. |
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It Takes All Kinds to Make a World - http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/it_takes_all_kinds/index.html
From the American Museum of Natural History, a definition, virtual tours in different locations, tips for helping, and a reading list. |