Streams and rivers can be either man-made or natural moving water. Their origin can be melting snow, springs or lakes. The temperature, width, plant and animal life vary as the stream or river moves down to its mouth.
American Black Duck American Black Duck,
By Lang Elliott,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
Cornell University,
Visit the website for photographs, description, and learn about its habitat, behavior, nesting, food habits,
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Black_...
American MinkAmerican Mink,
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/mink.htm
BeaverBeaver,
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, diet
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/beaver.htm
Bob Armebeck's web page on muskratsBob Armebeck's web page on muskrats
The author of this webpage has numerous photos showing the mounds muskrats built and live in. There's also a video.
http://bobarnebeck.com/muskrats.htm
Canada GooseCanada Goose,
By Tanya Dewey,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behav
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
EEK! Critter Corner, The River Otter EEK! Critter Corner, The River Otter,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Learn all about the river otter when you visit this website.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/mammal/r...
Electric eels' secret weapon: Curl before shocking preyElectric eels' secret weapon: Curl before shocking prey,
October 29, 2015,
By Lonnie Shekhtman, Staff,
The Christian Monitor,
Young eels curl into a horseshoe shape to double their shock value w
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2015/1029/Electri...
Explore the riparian forestExplore the riparian forest,
American River Natural History Association,
"There are twelve animals in this picture. Can you find them? Click on an animal to learn more about it."
http://www.vme.net/dvm/ARNHA/forest.html
Freshwater Marsh Animal PrintoutsFreshwater Marsh Animal Printouts,
Enchanted Learning,
Labeled illustrations and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/marsh/fres...
Freshwater Mussels, King County,WashingtonFreshwater Mussels,
King County,Washington,
A description and information on its declining numbers, life history, the invading zebra mussel specie, and more.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPl...
Frogs Video Clip Frogs Video Clip
Newton's Apple
Twin Cities Public Television
Visit the web site for the video.
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video_only.php...
Great Blue Heron Great Blue Heron,
By Robert Naumann,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Great Blue HeronGreat Blue Heron,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, hab
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/greatblueheron.ht...
Invasive Bullfrogs Done in by Flash FloodsInvasive Bullfrogs Done in by Flash Floods,
By Larry O'Hanlon,
Fri Aug 13, 2010,
Discovery News'
Is adaptation the key? Visit the web site for the article.
https://www.seeker.com/invasive-bullfrogs-done-in-...
KDE Santa Barbara - AnimalsKDE Santa Barbara - Animals,
Photo and information for younger students.
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/freshwater.html#...
Leech Leech,
Wikipedia.org,
Article with images; click for a larger version.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leech
MooseMoose,
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, diet,
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/moose.htm
Muskrat Muskrat,
National Trappers Association,
Small photo, description, and information on its reproduction and habits.
http://www.nationaltrappers.com/muskrat.html
Photos of Leeches Photos of Leeches,
By Rhett A. Butler,
Mongobay.com,
Collection of photos from various places. Click on a photo for a larger version.
http://travel.mongabay.com/topics/new/leeches1.htm...
Salmon Swim Home Using Earth's Magnetic Field as a GPSSalmon Swim Home Using Earth's Magnetic Field as a GPS,
February 07, 2013,
By Marina Koren,
Smithsonian Magazine Blog,
Read how sockeye salmon use earth's magnetic field to find their birth stre
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2013/02/sa...
Small Freshwater OrganismsSmall Freshwater Organisms,
Giorgio Carboni, December 2006,
Fun Science Gallery,
Pictures and descriptions of microscopic forms of life found in freshwater ecosystems.
http://www.funsci.com/fun3_en/guide/guide1/micro1_...
The Secret Life of PlanktonThe Secret Life of Plankton,
Tierney Thys, Plankton Chronicles Project,
Video length: 06:02.
https://www.ted.com/talks/the_secret_life_of_plank...
TroutTrout,
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,
Article with several images; click for a larger version.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout
Where do freshwater shrimp live?
Where do freshwater shrimp live?
Wiki Answers
Visit the web page for the answer.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_do_freshwater_shri...
