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- Alamosaurus - Alamosaurus is the only known sauropod in North America from this time period (Upper Cretaceous). All North American sauropods died out about 105 million years ago.
- Animals and Exhibits - New England Aquarium - Explore vibrant coral reefs, from the Bahamas and the tropical Pacific to temperate Australia. Learn about the animals and explore the exhibits from your computer.
- Center for Veterinary Medicine's Kids Page - Find out about how we protect you and your pets by making sure you and your pets have safe food and medicine.
- Children's Butterfly Site - Despite their small size, butterflies and moths are some of the World's most wondrous animals.
- Dinosaurs - National Museum of Natural History - Dinosaurs first appeared 230 million years ago, this site can help you learn more about them.
- Farm Service Agency for Kids - This site has fun games to teach you more about farming, crops and ranches.
- Georgia Aquarium - Kids Corner - A variety of fun Atlanta kids activities that you can do before, during and after your trip to the Aquarium.
- Giant Pandas Page for Kids - Learn all about the Giant Panda's at the National Zoo.
- Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists - Visitors will enjoy learning about the thoughts and experiences of the scientists working in Antarctica and the Arctic.
- It's a Bug World - Learn about the habitats of bugs and how we need to respect their space in our world!
- Learning Landscapes for Kids - Bureau of Land Managment lands are "America's Big Backyard." Here's your chance to explore it from your computer and learn amazing things about wild horses, soil, silent invaders and more.
- Let's Go Outside - Learn how loss of habitat and ecosystems can lead to a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps conserve endangered and threatened species.
- Lion Facts - National Zoo - Lions have strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs, teeth, and jaws for pulling down and killing prey. Their coats are yellow-gold.
- Lions: Photos, Video, Facts - National Geographic Kids - For all their roaring, growling and ferociousness, lions are family animals. They usually live in groups of 15 or more animals called prides. Learn more.
- Michael's Inside Scoop on Genetics - Your genes are instruction codes for your body - telling cells what to do. These instruction codes do everything, from telling your body when to start puberty to determining the shape of your nose.
- National Aquarium Exhibits in Baltimore MD - The Aquarium features hundreds of exhibits featuring more than 16,500 animals. Find out what's happening now.
- National Park Service - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical places and learn about natural resources in our parks.
- North American Mammals - This website provides information for over 400 mammal species and includes high-quality range maps, photographs, scientific illustrations, family tree diagrams, weights and measures, and more. (Flash required)
- Not All Bugs Are Bad - Scientists in Manhattan, Kansas, are taking a closer look at helpful insects, because bugs that eat other bugs can help farmers use less insecticide (chemicals that kill insects).
- Rabies Safety - Learn about rabies and how to protect your pet.
- Smithsonian Education's Science and Nature Page - Learn about the different science and nature exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum.
- Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - Take a field trip online and when you're done check out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet Book.