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American Bison
American Bison
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The American Bison (Bison bison) is a bovine mammal, also commonly known as the American buffalo. "Buffalo" is somewhat of a misnomer for thi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Bison
American bisonAmerican bison,
By Toni Lynn Newell and Anna Bess Sorin,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about i
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
American Bison
American Bison
NatureWorks
New Hampshire Public Television
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted
Habitat
The American bison live on plains, prairies and river valleys.
Diet
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/americanbison.htm
American GoldfinchAmerican Goldfinch,
NatureWorks,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, h
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/goldfinch.htm
AntsAnts,
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, and m
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Formicidae/
BeetlesBeetles,
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, an
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Coleoptera/
Bison - YouTube Bison,
Defenders of Wildlife,
YouTube,
Video length: 01:04.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Bison Roundup Video
Bison Roundup
Newton's Apple
Twin Cities Public Television
For thousands of years, bison (the North American buffalo) traveled widely over the western plains of North America, grazing on prairi
http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php...
Black-tailed JackrabbitBlack-tailed Jackrabbit,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, ran
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/blacktailedjack.h...
Black-tailed JackrabbitBlack-tailed Jackrabbit.
Nature Works,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Click
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/blacktailedjack.h...
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
Smithsonian National Zoological Zoo
Prairie Dog Basics
Black-tailed prairie dogs are tough, social animals that live in and around burrows deep within the prairie soil.
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/black-tailed-pr...
Black-tailed Prairie DogBlack-tailed Prairie Dog,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, ra
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/blacktailedpraire...
Bombus fervidus (Bumble Bee)Bombus fervidus (Bumble Bee),
By Sara Diamond,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, food habits, econ
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Bumble Bee: Pictures, Information, Classification and moreBumble Bee: Pictures, Information, Classification and more
Contributed by: Evan A. Sugden
Photo by: Dorling Kindersley
Everythingabout.net
Bumble Bee, common name for any of a group of large, h
http://www.everythingabout.net/articles/biology/an...
Canada Goose Canada 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...
Columbian Ground SquirrelColumbian Ground Squirrel,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television.
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, r
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/columbiangroundsq...
Desert CottontailDesert Cottontail,
NatureWorks,
Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, ha
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/desertcottontail....
Eastern woodrat
Eastern woodrat
By Brandi Guilliams
Animal Diversity Web
University of Michigan
Museum of Zoology
Habitat
Neotoma floridana is an eastern woodland species but has also been observed in th
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
ElkElk - Cervus elaphus,
By Rachel Lesley Senseman,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habit
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Elk FactsElk Facts,
Idaho Public Television,
Everything you want to know can probably be found here.
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/elk/facts.c...
Giant Kangaroo RatGiant Kangaroo Rat,
Animal Guide,
Nature,
PBS.org,
Photo and description.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/animal-guide-giant-...
GrasshopperGrasshopper,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/insects/...
Greater Prairie-ChickenGreater Prairie-Chicken,
Photo by Chris Wood,
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/Greater_Prairie...
Inside the StampedeInside the Stampede,
By The Nature Conservancy,
YouTube.com
Video length: 02:23. Ever wondered what those bison roundup's look like? Here's you chance to view one in Oklahoma.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Laura's Sharp-tailed Grouse Photos Laura's Sharp-tailed Grouse Photos,
LauraErickson.com,
A great collection of photographs; click on photo to enlarge.
http://www.lauraerickson.com/bird/Species/Gallinac...
Meadow jumping mouseMeadow jumping mouse,
By Jocelyn Smith,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifes
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Meadow jumping mouse
Meadow jumping mouse
Wikipedia.org
Habitat
Meadow jumping mice prefer a habitat which is high in humidity. Although they may live in many different areas usually with high herbaceous cover, the
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meadow_jumping_mouse
Meadow jumping mouseMeadow jumping mouse,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, foo
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Meadow voleMeadow vole,
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
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Microtus_pen...
Meadow Vole - EEK! Critter Corner Meadow Vole,
EEK! Critter Corner,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Photo and description for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/critter/mammal/m...
Meadow Vole - Wikipedia
Meadow Vole
Wikipedia.org
Habitat and niche
M. pennsylvanicus is the most widespread of any other rodent group, ranging from Mexico to the Arctic.[6] They can be found throughout Northern and E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meadow_vole
Mourning dove Mourning dove,
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/Zenaida_macr...
North American porcupineNorth American porcupine,
By Christopher Weber,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habit
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Nutria (Coypu)Nutria (Coypu),
Enchanted Learning,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
Prairie Dogs - DesertUSA Prairie Dogs
DesertUSA
Description
Prairie Dogs are robust rodents, slightly grizzled and fat. They have broad, rounded heads, hairy tails and short legs. The skull has 22 teeth.
Please visit
http://www.desertusa.com/dec96/du_pdogs.html
Prairie Vole Prairie Vole,
By Melissa VanderLinden,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifesp
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Prairie volePrairie vole,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, food habits,
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
PronghornPronghorn,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, behavior, food habits, ec
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
PronghornPronghorn,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
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Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, d
http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/pronghorn.htm
Pronghorn - San Diego Zoo Animal BytesPronghorn,
San Diego Zoo Animal Bytes,
The Zoo provides an enormous amount of information on the pronghorn; just scroll down the page for topics.
https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/index.php/animals/...
Pronghorn Printout Pronghorn Printout,
EnchantedLearning.com,
Labeled illustration and information for younger students.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/...
Rabbit - Wikipedia
Rabbit
Wikipedia.org
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world. There are seven different genera in the family classified as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit
Rock dove Rock dove,
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,
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Columba_livi...
Sharp-tailed GrouseSharp-tailed Grouse,
Kidzone.ws,
Close-up photos and information for younger students.
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/birds/sharptail-grou...
Striped SkunkStriped skunk
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,
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Mephitis_mep...
The Mystery Quail RevealedThe Mystery Quail Revealed,
March 1, 2009,
by retrieverman,
Wordpress.com,
Great close-up pictures and article.
http://retrieverman.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/the-m...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Retold in PicturesThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Retold in Pictures,
By Contributing Writer,
Scribol,
Ever wondered what caterpillar's eat? Check this page out!!
http://scribol.com/environment/animals-environment...
Wild Rabbit Photos
Wild Rabbit Photos
NaturePhoto-CZ.com
Click on a photo to enlarge.
http://www.naturephoto-cz.com/wild-rabbit:oryctola...
WoodchuckWoodchuck,
By Jessica E. Light,
Animal Diversity Web,
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology,
Visit the website for photos (click for enlargement) and to learn about its habitat, lifespan, be
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/account...
Yellowstone BisonYellowstone Bison,
Posted by Where's Andrew?,
YouTube.com
Video length: 02:47.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...