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	All About Turtles Have fun learning about different species of turtles: their habitats, food, and more with stories and activities.			Horse Breeds of the World Find information on horse breeds from the International Museum of the Horse.
	About Cats Discover the many different breeds and colors of cats.			How to Love Your Dog Tips on dog care and training, tricks, fun activities and more.
	About Hamsters Check out the different species of hamsters.			KBears Interactive Farm Learn about farm animals and buildings.
	Amazing Animal Senses Discover how animals have developed many strange and wonderful ways to find their way around.			Meet the Animal Pals Explore how the Center for Veterinary Medicine protects your pets by making sure your pets have safe food and medicine.
	Animaland Pet lovers get information on various pets from cats to dogs to fish to gerbils.			New Pet Fun tips and helpful hints for new, or soon-to-be, pet owners.
	Aquariums as a Hobby This site offer tips for home aquariums including answers to questions about home care.			Pet Care Tips Tips for taking care of your pet.
	Best of Friends Learn how to care your dog properly and be safe around them.			Pet Education.com Find informative and useful articles to help you better understand and care for your pet.
	Cat Games Plenty of online games for cat lovers!			Pet of the Day Look at new pet photo and read the story about the pet.
	Creature Features Take a look at some exotic animals that can make good pets.			Petpourri Learn more about pets with these activity sheets.
	Dalmatians Find some interesting facts about Dalmatians.			Pets Everything you need to know about your pets.
	Dog Fun for Kids Learn the basics and about the cool activities you and your dog can do together.			Pets Learn how to care for your cat or dog and find the right breed for you!
	Dog of the Day Whether you have a dog or not, you can enjoy these photos of these special pets.			Test Your Pet Test your pet and take notes on its special skills.
	Dog Owner’s Guide Read lots of articles related to responsible dog ownership, arranged in topics from choosing the right dog to breed profiles to training and lots more!			Understanding Your Cat's Body Language Learn how to read the non-verbal messages your cat is communicating.
	Green Iguana Society Found out how to care for a pet iguana.			Virtual Fish Take care of the fish in your online aquarium.
	Hamsterific Includes resources on different types of hamsters, hamster lingo, hamster care and breeding, plus a hamster-related bulletin board and links page.			Welcome to Healthy Pets Your link for healthy pets.
				WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life Use this guide to living happily with your dog.

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Wild Animals
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	4-H Horse Farm Learn all about the world of horses.			Fish FAQ Get answers to all your fish questions.
	About Birds & Bird Feeding Learn about what kinds of bird feeders and food will attract birds to your backyard.			Flying Jewels Learn how these tiny insects play an important role in maintaining the balance of nature.
	The Adventures of Herman Learn about worm history, anatomy, feeding, and care from Squirmin' Herman.			Gakken�s Photo Encyclopedia of Ants See how ants live through these pictures.
	All About Alligators Learn the difference between alligators and crocodiles.			Gallery Interactive Mammals Try these interactive activities to learn about mammals.
	All About Farm Animals Learn about animals on the farm.All About Frogs Learn all sorts of true, weird and wacky facts about frogs and toads!			Giraffe This site includes all the vital statistics along with photos and fun facts.
	All About Frogs for Kids and Teachers Get answers to all your frog questions.			Giant Pandas Meet the giants of the bamboo forest.
	All About Turtles Have fun learning about different species of turtles: their habitats, food, and more with stories and activities.			Going Bug-gy Get facts about insects.
	Amazing Amphibians Learn more about frogs, salamanders, newts and toads.			Gold Seal Kids Zone Find out all about salmon.
	Amazing World of Birds Find lots of bird information and trivia.			Groundhog Site Explore his underground world!
	American Bald Eagle Find information about our national bird.			Hidden Life of Ants See life from an ants point of view.
	Amphibian Checklist and Identification Guide A fun site for junior naturalists or for those who want to look at pictures of amphibians in all their slimy splendor.			Honeybees Find answers to information about.
	Animal Bytes Learn all about animals with fun facts, photos, sound clips, and videos from the San Diego Zoo.			Infrared Zoo Gallery See the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals with these pictures taken with a thermal infrared camera.
	Animal Facts Get the facts on various types of animals.			Insect ABC's Get A-Z facts on insects.
	Animal Fact Guide Learn all sorts of interesting facts about the animals roaming our planet.			Insect Sound World Listen to songs of crickets and katydids from Japan.
	Animal Group Names Can you figure out what group name is given to these creatures.			Insectclopedia Insectclopledia research portal. One stop bug site.
	Animal Homes Learn about homes that animals build a safe place to live and raise their young.			Insects Learn how insects are the most important group of animals on earth.
	Animal Picture Archive View images of insects mammals reptiles fishes amphibians birds and more!			The Inside Scoop on Farms Take a look at all that goes into what's on a farm from dairy, livestock, and crops to machinery.
	Animal Search Search for animals by type, group, and even geographic regions.			International Wolf Center Learn more about wolves, where they live, how they communicate, and what they eat.
	Animal Sound A list of how we say animals sounds in different languages around the world.			Journey North Join with hundreds of other kids as you track Monarch butterflies travel north from their winter home in Mexico.
	Animal Terms Learn the names of males, females, babies, and groups of particular animals.			The Joy of Pigs Learn the truth about these smart and clean animals.
	Animal Tribe Totems Learn about animal wisdom based on the beliefs of many indigenous cultures and even make your own totem pole.			Kids Farm See how animals and people live and work on a ranch in Colorado.
				Kind News Find out what's going on in the animal world.
	Animals at the Living Desert Learn about animals in this specialized zoo dedicated to preserving desert life.			Koko for Kids Facts about Koko and her pals, Michael and Ndume, from The Gorilla Foundation.
	Animals, Myths & Legends Read animal stories from all over the world as well as crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, coloring pages, and more!			Lab of Ornithology Listen to natural sound and watch videos of animal behavior.
	Animals Past and Present Take a look at what types of animals were present during certain time periods.			Lady Beatles Lady Bugs known by other names.
	Antarctica Animals See the animals that live near the southern polar sea.			Mammal Family Reunion Find out just what it takes to be a mammal.
	Anthony Ant in Cyberspace Take a look at ants and their life.			Marine Marvels Spectacular photos of sea creatures from winners of the underwater photography contest.
	Aquarius Explore the world's only underwater habitat.			Mini Book at Strange Beaks See many types of birds with strange beaks.
	Aquatic Safari Here are some fun facts and beautiful images that will help you get to know unique creatures of the oceans.			Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live Cams Take a look at marine life and oceanfront decks and find information about ocean habitats and conservation topics.
	The Arctic Hare Discover biological, cultural and scientific information about the Arctic hare.			National Geographic Animals Get to know some of the most interesting and unusual members of the wild world—from cheetahs to crocodiles and whales to warthogs.
	Ask Shamu Get answers to marine animal questions and more.			National Geographic Videos Watch these funny animal videos and videos that take you to wondrous places.
	Backyard Barn Owls Learn all there is to know about raising and watching barn owls.			Nature Missions Travel the globe and learn about new environments and the creatures that inhabit them.
	Backyard Bird-Feeding Tips Learn how you can create a successful backyard bird feeding and habitat program.			Night Creatures of the Kalahari Learn how animals can see their next meal through their nocturnal eyes.
	The Backyard Birder Learn the basics of backyard birding including bird seed, bird feeders, to attract wild birds to your yard.			Ocean Life Get to know the animals that live in the ocean.
	Bald Eagle Information Find information for the American Bald Eagle.			Oceans Alive Dive in to learn more about the planets' ocean and turtles, lobsters, fish, and coral reefs.
	Bees: An Inside Look Learn how bees differ from each other.			The Online Anteater Discover all about giant anteaters with facts, photos, literature, and more!
	Bird Feeder Plans Attract birds to your property by building the right feeder.			Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project This site is about attracting and studying hummingbirds, including feeders, banding, and student projects.
	Bird Songs Listen to the sounds of a number of birds.			The Owl Pages Find out everything about these creatures of wisdom with detailed descriptions of different species, photos and sounds.
	Bird Watching Tips for finding and identifying different bird species.			Owl Prowl These grade schools researched an owl in their environment with observations and photo.
	Bug Bios This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures.			Penguin Pages Find everything you want to know about penguins.
	Build-a-Saurus Build your own dinosaur after answering questions about the dinosaurs you built will move you closer to Dino Park.			Penguin Planet Take a look at this gallery of penguins from around the world.
	Build Your Wild Self Mix and match various human and animal parts to make a really crazy picture!			Penguins Around the World Enjoy a slide show full of information, learn about the countries where these birds can be found, and try some fun science activities.
	Butterflies Learn about butterflies and view pictures from this online collection.			PestWorld Explore the world of pests. Then you can use your knowledge to outwit the pests in your world.
	Butterflies of North America Enjoy the wonders of magical butterflies with hundreds of photos, descriptions, and names across the United States.			Planet Arkive Get fun facts, information and games about endangered species.
	Butterfly Basics Learn more about the differences between butterflies and moths.			Pork for Kids Learn all about pork and how pigs are raised.
	Butterfly Fall Migration Travel with the monarchs this fall and discover the mysteries of their migration.			Primate Center Learn about seventeen species of lemurs Visit the Kids Corner for interactive games including a word search, maze, coloring pages and two lemur jigsaw puzzles.
	The Butterfly Website This is the complete website for butterfly lovers.			Random Giraffe Facts This fun page will randomly generate an interesting fact about giraffes.
	Caterpillars Learn about different kinds of caterpillars.			Rare Species Conservatory Learn about the diversity of nature and the importance of creating protected areas for wildlife with fun and educational games.
	Children’s Butterfly Site Learn about the life cycle of butterfly and moth, be sure to check out the photo gallery and have fun with the coloring pages.			Reindeer Photos Look through this slide show and get the facts about reindeer.
	Cool Cold Creatures Learn about animals of the colder regions of the world.			Reptiles Library Search articles on lizards, snakes turtles and more!
	Crabs and Shellfish Information about crustaceans including varieties of crabs, oysters, clams, and shrimp.			Saint Louis Zoo Home Page Visit one of the best zoos in the U.S.
	Creature World Take a trip around the world and see different creatures along the way.			Save Our Species Find out why it's important to protect biodiversity.
	Crocodile Hunter Find answers to all your crocodile questions with Steve and Terri Irwin from down under.			Sea Floor Science Take a dive in and discover what's on the ocean floor.
	The Deep Sleep Learn what happens during hibernation.			Skulls Explore the architecture and function of the skull in vertebrate animals.
	Desert Animals & Wildlife Learn about reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and amphibians that have survived in the extreme conditions of the desert.			Smithsonian Wild View candid photos of animals in the wild.
	Dino Directory The Dino Directory is a database of well known dinosaurs. Searches can be done by the different periods, continents, countries, and more.			Snow Leopards Find answers to your questions about snow leopards.
	Dinosaur Dig Dinosaur data and fossil facts from the San Diego Natural History Museum.			Sound in the Sea Discover how ocean creatures use sound to communicate and navigate.
	Dinosaur Floor This classroom of the future resource explores dinosaurs and the possible causes of their extinction, including orbital changes in the Earth, volcanoes, disease, and more!			Sounds of the World's Animals Find out how people describe the sounds animals make in 13 languages.
	Dinosaur Links Try these sites suggested by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library.			Spider Information Discover all about spiders.
	Dinosaur Train Get on board and learn all about dinosaurs.			Spider Myths Get straight answers to these myths.
	Dinosaurs See dinosaurs in 3D, get facts, test yourself in the quiz and play games that bring them to life.			SpiderRoom.info Go on a tour with Anansi to a spider’s world.
	Dinosphere Here you�ll gain access to a world-class collection of dinosaur fossils, an ongoing dinosaur dig, a paleontology lab, and much more.			Tales from the Hive Get sweet facts about bees, how their hives are made, and how they communicate with each other.
	Discovering Dinosaurs Explorer the forever changing conceptions of these extraordinary creatures.			These Crocs Are Made for Biting Watch the video about a small but powerful ancient crocodile discovered in Tanzania.
	Dolphins Observe dolphins in their natural habitat with expert research biologists.			Toad and Frogs Look at Photos and descriptions of Missouri's toads and frogs and see how colorful, harmless, vocal and valuable they can be.
	Download-a-dinosaur Gather your scissors and glue and print off these patterns to create your own dinosaurs.			Turtle Gallery Turtle and tortoise photographs from California Turtle and Tortoise Club's Information Library.
	Ducks at a Distance Learn how to tell the difference between various types of waterfowl, particularly puddle ducks and diving ducks, geese, and swans.			Turtle Information Pages Get information on turtles such as their history, different species, check out photos, and more.
	Ducks of the World Find out the differences between the species and genders of ducks.			Virtual Insectary This is the place to study and observe a few insects.
	Eggs – A Virtual Exhibition Take a look at wild bird eggs without disturbing birds at the nest.			Walking With Dinosaurs Find in-depth descriptions of over 60 dinosaurs and the eras in which they lived.
	The Encyclopaedia of Birdcare Find practical advice from attracting birds to winter visitors.			Whooping Cranes See how they prepare to fly south for fall.
	Endangered Ecosystems Discover the many important roles that animals, both big and small, play in keeping our world happy and healthy.			Wild Music Experience the sounds of songs of birds, mammals and insects.
	Endangered Species Your resource for endangered species facts, data, policy, laws, news and information.			Wildlife Games Play and learn about wild animals.
	EndangeredSpecie.com Provides information on endangered wildlife.			Wildlife Gallery Search out gallery for the wildlife of Africa.
	Extreme Mammals These mammals live in extreme environments like the frigid Arctic ice to the hottest desert and still have a few things in common with us.			Wild Arctic Activities Learn about the arctic and the animals that live there, play word games, solve mazes, and try some experiments and art activities.
	Farm Animals Check out farm life at the barnyard of animals.			Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Feeder Cam View live birds at various bird feeding stations and get information about the birds.
	Feeding Birds Get advice on choosing a bird feeder, types of birdseed, and where to place your feeder.			Wild Sanctuary Sound Safari Travel the world by sound safari and listen as the most exotic creatures sing!

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WORKING ANIMALS

	Guide Dogs Read about a book written by third graders about training a guide dog.
	Hunter the Search Dog Find out how dogs can play a role in wilderness safety.
	Iditarod Follow the race across Alaska.
	Sled Dogs Learn what it takes to pull a sled, read the story of the brave husky Balto, or try your hand at a dogsledding game.
	Working Dogs Check out the jobs a dog can do for the FBI.

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ENVIRONMENT

	101 Nature Oriented Things to Do This Summer With this list there is plenty to do during the summer.			Leaf Invaders Identify the leaves before they hit the ground and read more about leaves to play better.
	Air Junk Ever wonder what’s floating around in the air? Here’s the place to learn!			Living a Green Life Get information about recycling, conservation, solar energy, and reusing.
	All About Ponds Take a splash into a pond and discover a unique habitat where frogs croak, water lilies float and tiny insects glide along the water.			Miracle of Fall Color Learn about why leaves change color and check fall foliage updates.
	Avian Resurrection Create birds to live in new lands.			Mission: Biomes Learn about the biomes in different regions of the world.
	Backyard Jungle Learn about ecology and new ways to explore your natural surroundings.			Miss Maggie's Earth Adventures Travel with Maggie and her dog, Dude, on missions to investigate problems all over the world.
	Bill Nye's Climate Lab These activities and games can help you learn about climate change.			Missouri Department of Conversation Information on wildlife resources in the state of Missouri.
	BioDiversity 911 on the Web Find out about Biodiversity Basics to learn what it is and why it's important.			My Wonderful World Get the power of global knowledge.
	Build-A-Prairie Restore a healthy prairie in this interactive eco-game!			National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Learn about the effects of the environment on your health.
	Captain Planet The power is yours to save the Earth from pollution and environmental destruction. Watch cartoon clips and read Eco-Tips to get ideas on how you can protect our planet.			Ocean Over Time Learn about top sea predators from the Paleozoic Era to today.
	Clean Sweep USA Keep America Beautiful and learn how to prevent litter, reduce waste, and beautify your hometown.			Oceans Alive Learn about our global seas.
	Climate Change Learn the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions that help address global warming issues.			Office of Water Kids Page Learn what you can do to help keep your water clean.
	Cyber Camp Take a nature walk through this virtual summer camp that has ideas for crafts, brain teasers, recipes, and more.			Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Find out how this organization manages, protects, and restores our water resources.
	Discover the Forest Where the other you lives.			Online Field Journal Explore the wonders of nature right from your computer.
	Dr. E’s Energy Lab Visit Dr. E’s energy lab to learn all about alternative energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy and geothermal energy.			Passport to the Rainforest You'll find an introduction to rainforests, a guide to animal and plant life, and games to play.
	Earth Facts Find out more about our world by reading some fun planet Earth facts.			Planetpals Let Earthman and his Planetpals teach you about the planet and everything on it.
	EarthSavers Learn more about, nature and the environment with these cool activities.			Polar Bear Challenge Help the polar bear reach the other shore by answering climate questions.
	EekoWorld Do your share in taking care of the Earth.			Quest of the Ring Leaders Go on this cyber-adventure to learn important environmental issues.
	EEK: Environmental Education for Kids! An interactive online magazine providing current information on natural resources.			Rainforest Biome Learn about different types of rainforests, where they're located, and the plants and animals that live within them.
	Energy Hog Attend energy training camp and become a Hog Buster.			Rainforest Education Examine one of our planet’s fascinating environments, the rainforest.
	Environmental Kids Club Explore ways to reduce the amount of garbage that you and your family throw away.			Rainforest Topics Discover the different types of rainforests.
	Energy Quest Find information on energy sources from fossil fuels and hydro-power to solar and nuclear power.			Recycle City Explore ways to recycle, reduce and reuse waste.
	The EPA Global Warming Kids Page Take a look at the science and impacts of global warming or climate change, and on actions that help address global warming issues.			Rotten Truth About Garbage An on-line exhibit that takes an in-depth look at the issues surrounding municipal solid waste.
	Exploring the Secret Life of Trees Learn all about the parts of a tree and why trees are important to us!			Stop Disasters Create a safe environment for the challenges that you will face.
	Forest: Our Life Line Learn about the different types of forests and how they are essential to our planet's survival.			Strange Matter Check out how materials are made, improved and reused.
	Garbage Learn how you and your community can reduce waste.			Treetures Learn how to plant and take care of trees.
	Green Planet for Kids Here's a great way to keep informed on the environment.			A Walk in the Woods See what you can find on a walk in the woods.
	The Green Squad Learn how you can take action for a greener, healthier school.			Webranger Bring National Park fun to your computer.
	The Greens Find out how you can care for the planet.			Watch it Shred A movie gallery of actual shredding from aluminum cans to wood objects.
	H2ouse Water Saver Find ways to save water around your home.			Watersense Quench your thirst for knowledge about water.
	The Happy Earth Day Activities Book Print out the coloring book that has lots of tips for making the Earth a better place.			Why Do Leaves Change Color? Find out why leaves change color and fall from trees in the fall season.
	Kids Boogaloo Learn about global warming and what you can do to help solve it.			World Rainforest Information Your gateway to rainforest information and resources.
	Kids Do Ecology Find out what it means to be an ecologist, learn about world biomes, and study ecosystems through experiments.

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Gardening

	Bamboo Garden Check out the Bamboo Garden with over 70 varieties of Bamboo.			Kids Gardening Designed for families and teachers, this includes a Q&A library, classroom activities, a teaching themes library, a guide to grants and funding sources, guides for building a school greenhouse and creating wildlife habitat in the schoolyard, and more.
	Biological Communities Discover what soil is and why it is important to us.			Kids Valley Webgarden Learn when to start your garden, what to grow, and how to care for it.
	Biology of Plants Discover what plants have in common with people and animals.			Lizzy Visits the Sculpture Garden Tour the sculpture garden at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
	BudBurst Buddies Observe a tree, bush or plant year round and see how it changes.			Losing Paradise Discover endangered plants here and around the world.
	Butterfly Gardening Find out what plants will attract more butterflies to visit your garden.			Make Friends with Your Beneficial Insects These types of bugs are helpful for the garden.
	Climbers and Creepers Learn how animals and plants rely on each other.			Marine Plants & Algae Find out what types of plants grow in the ocean.
	The Dirt on Soil Learn the difference between dirt and soil.			My First Garden Find tips to the world of fun and clever gardening.
	Enjoying Roses Stop and find out the story behind roses.			My Tiny Garden Get a close-up look at the inhabitants of this garden.
	Facts About Four-leaf Clovers Understand how to identify a real 4 leaf clover.			Nature Base Become a Nature Explorer as you roam the outside world searching for plants, birds and minibeasts!
	Getting Started in the Garden Tips to help you plant a spring garden.			Science of Gardening See how the plants we tend feed our bodies, our minds, and our senses.
	The Great Plant Escape Help Detective LePlant on his search to find plants that are an important part of your life.			What Tree Is It? Discover types of trees by their leaves and fruit.
	Growing the Next Generation A fun and educational site on soil and agriculture that includes games, in-class activities and videos.			Wildflowers In Bloom Take a look at these blooming flowers.
	Houseplants From the Kitchen Grow houseplants from fruits and vegetables right in your own kitchen!

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