Extensive site with anatomy explanations, pictures, and animations; taxonomy; photographs and videos; collectibles; downloadables and games. Contains a search function and is available in frames and no frames versions. englishnf.pinguins.info
This is article from the Sept./Oct. 1997 issue of International Wildlife magazine detailing the threats that penguins face and each species' threatened extinction status. nwf.org/internationalwildlife/penguin.html
Photos of Adelie and Emperor penguins taken over 3 stays in Antarctica (18 months total), in winter and also underwater. Some recorded calls of adults and chicks. www.gdargaud.net/Antarctica/Penguins.html
This is a web-based learning activity written for elementary students in grades K-5. It contains information about penguins around the world, animal adaptations, habitats of penguins, photos, facts, lesson plans, quizzes, and classroom activities. www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/proj/penguins/main.html
Scientific classification, distribution and habitat, physical characteristics, adaptations, behavior, diet, reproduction, life cycle, communication, conservation, and references for further research. www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Penguins
The site offers penguin photos by Kevin Schafer, as well as prints for sale and penguin-related links and audio clips. The site is based around a 2000 book of the same name. kevinschafer.com/penguinplanet
Tie-in with the PBS show "Nature." Includes information about Europeans' discovery of penguins, their adaptations, and ways to protect them, as well as TV schedules and teacher's guides for the entire Nature series. www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/penguins
Describes the physical traits, breeding, behavior, and natural predators of these flightless sea birds. Also explains the differences between the individual species. www.asoc.org/general/penguin.htm
The Sphenisciform Ring is a collection of websites that contain content about penguin biology, penguin item collecting, and penguin research. www.webring.com/hub?ring=spheniscus
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