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Bagheera Endangered Species [ Profile ] - Learn about animals that are vanishing and species which have already become extinct. Explore the factors that threaten creatures around the world, and find out what can be done to improve their chances of survival.

Endangered Species Picture Book [ Profile ] - Tells what endangered species are and looks at some of the factors that threaten their existence. Also provides printable coloring pages that tell about 20 endangered creatures.

Endangered Earth [ Profile ] - Describes the plight of endangered animals around the world.

Endangered TV [ Profile ] - Video clips depict the plights of animals that are at risk. Requires Windows Media Player.

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species [ Profile ] - Provides a list of animals that are endangered and tells how they are being threatened.

The Wild Ones [ Profile ] - 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.

Wildlife's Last Resort [ Profile ] - The guests that live here are high on the endangered species list. Check in and learn about these troubled fellas. Requires Flash plug-in.

Expedition : Endangered [ Profile ] - From the American Museum of Natural History. An interactive guide about endangered species.

ARKive [ Profile ] - Presentation of animals and fungi that may become extinct in the wild, without help. Includes a photo gallery of those under threat.

Brownteal.com [ Profile ] - Explores the challenges facing New Zealand's Brown Teal. Includes factsheets, interactive simulations, information on their decline, and steps the average person can take to help save these beautiful birds from extinction.

WWF: Endangered Species [ Profile ] - 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.

Endangered New Jersey [ Profile ] - Information on endangered species and specifically on the endangered and threatened species of New Jersey. A Thinkquest Junior site.

Endangered Species 2000 [ Profile ] - Provides information about the causes for extinction, facts about certain animals, and a media gallery of rare wildlife.

World Endangered Species [ Profile ] - Facts, photos, and slide shows about the creatures that are disappearing from Planet Earth.

Wildlife Crimebusters [ Profile ] - Find out how supersleuth scientists gather evidence to help solve crimes against animals. From National Geographic World.

Endangered Species [ Profile ] - Learn what causes this, reasons for saving these animals, ways to help, photo gallery, and concerned organizations. Includes a United States map that shows which creatures are in danger of becoming extinct in the near future.

Kids' Planet: Especies Fact Sheets [ Profile ] - 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.

Dragon Search [ Profile ] - Information about the rare seadragon, with photographs, video, and a survey of sightings in Australian waters.

Habitat Adventure: Panda Challenge [ Profile ] - Interactive multimedia game to create a forest habitat for endangered species. Involves using virtual binoculars and cameras, as well as online identification of sounds and animal tracks.

Animal Information [ Profile ] - Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened, and endangered species of mammals and information in their native countries. Topics of interest are biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.

EcoKids: Wildlife [ Profile ] - Learn about endangered amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, plants, and underwater creatures. Wildlife word games, colouring sheets, and activities.

WWF Fun and Games [ Profile ] - Information and activities related to wildlife and endangered species.

BBC: Animal Conservation [ Profile ] - A collection of articles about animals which are at risk of disappearing. Each article is illustrated, and describes the animal and its habitat in detail.

EEK! Our Earth: Threatened and Endangered Species [ Profile ] - Illustrated facts, figures, and descriptions about many animals and birds.

Frog Declines [ Profile ] - Frog populations are declining in Australia and around the world. Find out more about why this is happening and what frogs are at risk. Includes detailed and illustrated fact sheets on each of the species.

Endangered Means There's Still Time [ Profile ] - Slideshow tells how animals become endangered and extinct, and what needs to be done to help keep them around.

Saving the Tibetan Antelope from Extinction [ Profile ] - An illustrated fact sheet from the International Fund for Animal Welfare explains what is being done, and how people can help.

Web trade threat to rare species [ Profile ] - A news report from the BBC shows how the illegal trade of animals takes place over the internet.

What Are You Really Bringing Back With You? [ Profile ] - 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.

National Wildlife Magazine: Poisoning the Imperiled [ Profile ] - 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.

Endangered Species Coloring Book [ Profile ] - Learn about many species that are threatened, including where they live, what they eat, and how they are protected.

Wild Times: Here Today - Gone Tomorrow [ Profile ] - Explains why species become endangered. Includes biodiversity, management techniques, and New Hampshire species that are threatened or endangered.

Murray Cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii) [ Profile ] - Tells where the Murray Cod lives, why it is threatened, and the current laws that protect it.

Australian Painted Snipe (Rostratula australis) [ Profile ] - Tells where the Australian Painted Snipe lives, why it is threatened, and the current laws that protect it.

Flatback Turtle (Natator Depressus) [ Profile ] - Includes a fact sheet, and why the feral pigs are a threat.

Julia Creek Dunnart Sminthopsis Douglasi [ Profile ] - A few pictures, fact sheet, and how you can help.

Mountain Pygmy-possum (Burramys Parvus) [ Profile ] - Picture of the animal and habitat, conservation status, and why the blackberry is a major threat.

Australian Lungfish (Neoceratodus forsteri) [ Profile ] - Explains where the Australian Lungfish lives, why it is threatened, and the current laws that protect it.

Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) [ Profile ] - Includes topics such as where is it found what are its threats, and what is happening to it.

Round Island Petrel (Pterodroma arminjoniana) [ Profile ] - Tells what it is, where it's found, and why it's threatened.

Dibbler (Parantechinus Apicalis) [ Profile ] - Has a picture of what this marsupial mouse looks like, where it lives, and what it eats.

Superb Parrot (Polytelis Swainsonii) [ Profile ] - Has information on its conservation status, where it lives, and what it looks like.

Northern Quoll (Dasyurus Hallucatus) [ Profile ] - Includes what this marsupial looks like, its major threats, and what is being done.

Wolves (Canis Lupus, Canis Rupus) [ Profile ] - Describes the wolf's social structure, pup raising patterns, communication, hunting methods, original habitat and Native American myths about these animals. Page includes related fun activities such as a word search.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year [ Profile ] - 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.

International Snow Leopard Trust [ Profile ] - Learn about these big cats, where they live, and how they need help to survive. Play games, take a quiz, or see photos.

Save the Albatross [ Profile ] - Learn about these seabirds, why they are threatened, and what is being done to help. Includes latest campaign news and diaries from some of the people trying to help.

Protect Endangered Species [ Profile ] - Play games and learn about endangered species. From the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong Kong. (In Chinese and English)
 
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Frog Declines - Frog populations are declining in Australia and around the world. Find out more about why this is happening and what frogs are at risk. Includes detaile...