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American Black Duck
American Black Duck
South Dakota Birds and Birding
Habitat: Found in a wide variety of aquatic habitats, but usually prefers woodland ponds and coastal salt marshes.
Diet: Omnivorous. May fe
http://sdakotabirds.com/species/american_black_duc...
American Wigeon American Wigeon,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Wigeon...
American Wigeon American Wigeon,
Birdweb.org,
Has photos, description, life history, status, an audio of what it sounds like, and links to family members.
http://www.birdweb.org/birdweb/bird_details.aspx.....
American WigeonAmerican Wigeon,
Washington NatureMapping Program,
University of Washington,
Photos, description, and information on its habitat, diet, nesting, behavior, and migration.
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/am...
American Wigeon Photo - TrekNature American Wigeon Photo,
Photo Copyright: Manyee Desandies,
TrekNature.com,
Nice large photo with description.
http://www.treknature.com/gallery/North_America/Un...
AphidsAphids,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats them, a
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Aphididae/
BeaverBeaver,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Click on photos for a la
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/beaver.htm
BeaverBeaver,
Alaska Department of Fish and Game,
Photo and profile of beavers that includes their life history, habitat, fast facts, and more.
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...
BeaverBeaver,
Enchanted Learning Software,
Description of the beaver's habitat, food, predators, and more; for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
Beavers Are GeniusBeavers Are Genius,
National Geographic,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 02:07.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Beavers: The Engineers of the Forest Beavers: The Engineers of the Forest,
By Jennifer Weeks,
Smithsonian.com, March 16, 2010,
Interesting article!
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Beave...
Butterflies and mothsButterflies and moths,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Lepidoptera/
Canada Geese Canada Geese,
Kidzone Fun Facts for Kids,
Photographs and descriptions of the bird and its distribution, feeding, habitat, nesting, migration, and more.
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/birds/canada-goose.h...
Cinnamon TealCinnamon Teal,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habita
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/cinnamonteal.htm
Common GallinuleCommon Gallinule,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Moorhen/...
Common Moorhen Common Moorhen,
Photo by William L. Newton,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Moorhen/...
Copepod PrintoutCopepod Printout,
Enchanted Learning,
Labelled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/inverteb...
Doves and pigeonsDoves and pigeons,
By Alaine Camfield,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, life
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Fulvous Whistling-DuckFulvous Whistling-Duck,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, rang
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/fulvouswhistlingd...
GrasshoppersGrasshoppers,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, and what eats
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Acrididae/
Green-winged Teal Green-winged Teal,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Click on phot
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/greenteal.htm
Green-winged Teal Green-winged Teal,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green-winged_Te...
Introduction to the RotiferaIntroduction to the Rotifera,
University of California Museum of Paleontology,
A combination of text and images.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/phyla/rotifera/rotife...
MallardMallard,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, die
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/mallard.htm
MallardMallard,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits, and more.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/lifehis...
MosquitoMosquito,
EnchantedLearning.com,
A combination of text and labeled illustration, for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/...
Rotifer
Rotifer
Wikipedia.org
Rotifers are an important part of the freshwater zooplankton, being a major foodsource and with many species also contributing to the decomposition of soil organic matter.[
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotifer
Sora - Porzana carolinaSora - Porzana carolina,
By Robb Stavne,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, life
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Spruce grouseSpruce grouse,
BioKIDS,
Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species,
Museum of Zoology University of Michigan,
Discover what they look like, their habitat, how they communicate, what they eat, what eats th
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Canachites_c...
Water BoatmanWater Boatman,
EEK! Critter Corner,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Illustration and text for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/watercri...
Water Boatman - Wikipedia
Water Boatman
Wikipedia.org
Water boatmen are unusual among the aquatic Hemiptera in that they are mostly non-predatory, dining on aquatic plants and algae instead of insects and vertebrates. Th
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_boatman