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Use this page to find reliable sources of information for your research!  

Endangered Animal Sites

Use these sites to find information about endangered species and animals.  Use the search bars on the sites to search for the name of your animal.

A comprehensive list of endangered animals. Search alphabetically or by continent.

 

Information on over 50 species of endangered animals.

 

The official site of the Defenders of Wildlife.  Search the site for information about specific animals and about conservation efforts.

 

An alphabetical list of endangered species from the World Wildlife Federation.

 

 

The official page of the US Fish & Wildlife.  Features information about endangered animals and species in the U.S.

 

 

 

Alphabetical listings of endangered species with photos and video.

 

 

 

 

Includes animal guides and animal cams as well as sound and video clips.

 

 

Information on different types of animals and the environment.  Includes suggestions for ways to help defend the environment.

 

 

Contains a variety of ways to learn about endangered species and animals in general. Includes fun facts, games, pictures, and video.

 

 

 

A virtual zoo with webcams, free pictures of animals for downloading, and lots of information.

 

 

The official website of America’s National Zoo - the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.

 

 

Great Animal Sites

Use keywords on these sites to search for endangered animals

  • ​endangered

  • conservation

  • wildlife

Once you use these search terms, you can search for your animal 

Research Databases and Encyclopedias

Use the databases and encyclopedias to search using keywords or your animal name.  Narrow your search in the databases to find full-text articles.  Select PDF (looks just like the magazine page) or HTML (usually text only in order to save room).

Details a number of endangered species and talks about what we can do to help.

 

Learn about the threats facing endangered animals and the environment.

 

 

Articles and video from the archives of Scholastic News on endangered animals and the effort to protect their environments.

 

 

Sites for Background Information on Endangered Animals

Use these sites to find information on what causes animals to become endangered and the efforts to protect and preserve these animals in our world.

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