K-5 Resources
Just the Facts: African Elephants
Just the Facts: Sea Turtles
There are seven species of sea turtles in the world. Learn more about these incredible ocean animals. Read More
Photo Gallery: African Vultures
The various species of African Vultures are part of a larger group of species known as "Old World" vultures. They in fact bear little genetic similarity to "New World" vultures found in North and South... Read More
Just the Facts: African Vultures
Vultures are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Learn more facts about these very interesting birds. Read More
Photo Gallery: Sea Turtles
Photo Gallery: Sea Turtles There are seven species of sea turtles found on the planet. All are either threatened or … Read More
ftE NewsClip: Cure for Chytrid?
In mid-November 2015, a team of scientists announced that it was able to eliminate the chytrid infection from a wild population of Mallorcan midwife toad tadpoles. This is the first time chytrid has been treated... Read More
ftE NewsClip: Six African Vulture Species Uplisted
Scientists are more worried than ever about the future of Africa’s vultures. In fact, their concern is so great that they have changed the status of six African Vulture species to reflect a greater possiblity... Read More
ftE NewsClip: Salamanders Face New Chytrid Threat
On 12 January 2016, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) added over 200 salamander species to a list of animals that cannot be brought in to the United States.
Read MoreWildlife of Cameroon: Collared Elephants
Wildlife of Cameroon: Collared Elephants Since 1998, Dr Mike Loomis and his colleagues have placed satellite tracking collars on nearly … Read More
ftE NewsClip: Poisons Are Greatest Threat to Vultures
Two wildlife researchers have stated that carcass poisoning is the single greatest threat to the world's vulture populations, and have also noted that vultures are the most threatened group of birds on the planet.
Read MoreftE NewsClip: First Sea Turtle Crawl of 2016
Sea turtle researchers reported the first crawl of North Carolina's 2016 nesting season. There was no nest laid at the site of this crawl, but they expect a nest nearby soon.
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