Selected Internet Sites

The Internet has hundreds of sites about nature topics. Here are a few sites to start your Internet safari. Make sure you have your parent's or guardian's permission to use the Internet. Also be sure you surf safely. Keep facts about your name, age, address, and phone number private.

Creature World http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/content.html Click on the map and this PBS site gives you information about species around the world.

Desert Ecology http://www.nps.gov/moja/mojade.htm This site sponsored by the Mojave National Preserve has facts and photos about deserts in North America and around the world.

Endangered Animals http://www.kidinfo.com/Science/Endangered_animals.html Links to lots of sites with information about endangered animals.

Kids Corner, Endangered Species, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service http://www.fws.gov/r9endspp/kid_cor/kid_cor.htm Interactive page with games, animal information, and more.

Mad Scientist Network http://www.madsci.org Includes fun experiments, vast archives, and Ask a Scientist feature.

National Wildlife Federation http://www.nwf.org Read about endangered species and habitats, and find out how the National Wildlife Federation wants to protect them.

ParkNet: Gateway to the National Park Service http://www.nps.gov Find out about the wide world of beauty and historical heritage in America's national parks.

Rainforest Action Network http://www.ran.org/kids_action/index1.html Question and answer section, species information, and ways to help the rain forest.

Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Resources http://www.seaworld.org/infobook.html Facts and information about the oceans and animals worldwide.

U.S. EPA Explorers' Club http://www.epa.gov/kids Fun stuff for kids who want to explore and care for the environment.

U.S. EPA Student Center http://www.epa.gov/students Neat resources on conservation, ecosystems, water, air, recycling, and other topics.

Zoological Society of San Diego http://www.sandiegozoo.org Includes a learning outpost with photos and information about lots of plants and animals.

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