See also:

• Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Living Things  (2,107)
• Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: The Earth: Biomes  (58)

Biodiversity FAQ [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.biodiv.be/en/biodiversity/about_biodiv Explains what it is and why it's important. Contains a list of species and their approximate numbers.

Biodiversity Hotspots [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots An interactive world map of the places where plants and animals are most threatened. Includes a searchable database of all land-dwelling vertebrates.

Diversity [ Kids ]  www.snaithprimary.eril.net/diversit.htm Explores the enormous variety of life on the Earth.

GF Awesome [ Kids ]  www.gfawesome.org Maurice the Mountain Goat and Lisa the Lynx introduce kids to the fascinating world of trees. Visitors can explore tree biology and conservation, as well as track the impact of trees on weather.

Great Art for Great Lakes [ Kids ]  www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/GAGL/virtualSchool.html?lang=e Examines the environmental importance of the Great Lakes, the species that inhabit them, their climate and atmosphere, and the waters themselves.

Great Lakes Kids: Videos [ Kids ]  www.on.ec.gc.ca/greatlakeskids/glk-video-e.html Offers two downloadable videos from Environment Canada, one on protecting wildlife and one on protecting water.

GreenScreen - The Global Habitat Project [ Kids ]  www.greenscreen.org Environmental education by kids for kids.

Hinterland Who's Who [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.hww.ca Descriptions of Canadian wildlife, and how you can help preserve it. Includes details of endangered species and habitats, photographs, and movies.

It Takes All Kinds to Make a World [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/it_takes_all_kinds/index.html From the American Museum of Natural History, a definition, virtual tours in different locations, tips for helping, and a reading list.

Living Edens [ Kids/Teens ]  www.pbs.org/edens Learn about this wildlife sanctuaries all over the work, including information on the animals.

Living With Biodiversity [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  research.amnh.org/biodiversity/center/living/intro The American Museum of Natural History provides illustrated guides to help everyone make a difference. They explain the relationship between biodiversity and the food, water, and energy used every day.

Mangoverde World Bird Guide [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.mangoverde.com/birdsound Volunteer project to help protect birds and their habitats. Includes sounds, photos, and videos on over 4,300 species.

Quebec Biodiversity [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/Qbp/introe.html Describes current research and conservation programs, with images, maps, and lists of the species and habitats being studied.

Rare Species Conservatory - Just For Kids [ Kids ]  www.rarespecies.org//kids.html A site where kids can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and find educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads.

Salt Plains NWR: Just 4 Kids Page [ Kids/Teens ]  www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/saltplains Learn what is being done to conserve and protect wildlife and habitats in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Threatened Species [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications Illustrated fact sheets about Australian plants and animals which are at risk of extinction. Includes updates about conservation measures.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Kids Corner [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.fws.gov/endangered/kids Information about how loss of habitat can lead to a decline in biodiversity. Includes a slideshow, FAQs, species spotlights and details of how kids can help.

Viva Natura [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.vivanatura.org Mexican biodiversity is shown through photos, videos, sounds, and maps of animals, plants and ecosystems. Includes information on conservation programs.

Wetlands [ Kids/Teens ]  www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/lloyd/WETLANDS%20WEBPAGE.… Includes definitions, types, habitat, benefits, literature, locations, careers, and ideas about how to save wetlands.

Wild Russia Tour [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.wild-russia.org/html/tour.htm Interactive map of the bioregions of Russia, covering forests, mountains, and freshwater ecosystems. Each region has photographs and conservation data.

World Atlas of Biodiversity [ Teens/Mature Teens ]  stort.unep-wcmc.org/imaps/gb2002/book/viewer.htm Interactive map shows endangered habitats, birds and animals. Includes explanatory notes.

WWF [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]  www.worldwildlife.org Learn about endangered wildlife conditions, habitat conservation projects, and ecoregions around the world. Page includes species density maps and animal photo galleries.