Factsheets and News Releases on Threatened and Endangered Species

Factsheets and news releases from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), SeaWorld/Busch Gardens (SW/BG), and EE-Link. (In parentheses after each entry find the initials of the original source).

National Wildlife Federation - Kids Corner

Where can you find information on endangered and threatened species? Right here, at Kid's Information Central! This site includes a crossword puzzle to solve, an online game to test your knowledge, "Creature Features" (information on various endangered animals), and links to other sites.

Endangered Species Reports from Schoolworld

Read reports from students around the world on endangered mammals, birds, reptiles, and other animals. Reports include photos of the animals and suggestions for helping them.

Webshots Photo Collections

The Webshots Photo Collections is brought to you by the popular search engine, Excite. Look here for wonderful color photographs of many endangered species. You can even set the photos as wallpaper for your computer desktop!

American Museum of Natural History

Take an exhibition tour of the world of endangered species. Find out what it means to be endangered by reading the "The Legend of the Meeps Island Flying Frog". Featuring the following endangered species: Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephants, Northern Spotted Owl, Karner Blue Butterfly, American Burying Beetle, Goliath Frog, Cheetah, Whooping Cran, American Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, California Condor, Black Rhinoceros, African Wild Dog, Gray Wolf, American Bison, Gila Monster, Queen Conch, Delhi Sands Fly, Woodland Caribou and etc.

E-Patrol

What you can do to save endangered species. Includes environmental news and games.

Electronic Zoo / NetVet - Wildlife Page Wildlife sites of all sorts can be found in this collection of links from the Electronic Zoo.

Specific Animals

Polar Bears of Churchill

The western shores of Canada's Hudson bay, particulary the area around Churchill, Manitoba, are probably the best place in the world to watch polar bears! Read all about it and view wonderful photos of polar bears at this site, suggested by Mrs. Snyder.

The Cheetah Spot

Learn more about this fascinating animal - and how you can help ensure its survival.

Everything about Panda Bears

Read the history behind the Giant Panda Bear and visit the home of this national treasure.

Save the Manatee Club

Manatee facts and information, current manatee news, materials for educators and information about adopting a manatee.

Orangutan Facts

This page has information about orangutans and their conservation.

Whale-Watching Web

Plenty of information about whales, whale conservation and research, whale conservation, museums, and whale-watching

International Rhino Foundation

Rhino information.news and information about rhino-related programs.

Cat Tales

Cat Tales is a nonprofit Zoological Park dedicated to the preservation of Endangered Felines.

International Tiger Information Center

5 Tigers Web site sponsored by Save the Tiger Fund. Why 5 Tigers? As recently as 55 years ago, 8 tiger subspecies prowled the forests of Asia. Today there are only 5 subspecies left, and their numbers continue to decline. The International Tiger Information Center is dedicated to providing information to help preserve the remaining tigers. This site is just one part of a much larger effort to ensure a future for these endangered animals.

The White Pelican

Info on their appearance, diet, lifespan, and breeding.

Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat

Find out why they are endangered and get background information on the animal.

Tasmanian Devil

Read this report created by students to learn about this endangered animal and what can be done to help it. Includes a photo.

Introduction to Bats

Tons of bat facts and photos from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Includes info on the six species of bats protected under the Endangered Species Act.

THE RAPTOR CENTER at University of Minnesota

Information about birds of prey, endangered/threatened birds, and related environmental issues. This Web has a wide range of material, appropriate for K-12 students.

Turtle Trax - A Marine Turtle Page

A Page Devoted to Marine Turtles

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