K-5 Resources

1 Sep 2015

Wildlife of Cameroon: Mammals

There are over 400 species of mammals in Cameroon, including some of the planet's best-known animals, such as giraffes and elephants. Many others, though, are found in Cameroon's diverse landscape. Read More

2 Sep 2015

Wildlife of Cameroon: Reptiles

There are over 210 species of reptiles in Cameroon, ranging from turtles and lizards to highly-venomous snakes. Read More

2 Sep 2015

Just the Facts: African Elephants

Learn more about African Elephants in this article written specifically for emerging readers.

3 Sep 2015

Wildlife of Cameroon: Amphibians

When thinking of "African animals," many tend to focus on elephants, lions and other charismatic mammals. However, Africa in general, and Cameroon specifically, is home to an abundance of amphibian species. Read More

8 Sep 2015

Wildlife of Cameroon: Birds

There are over 900 species of birds in Cameroon. They exhibit a huge range of size and color, and occupy a variety of habitat types. Read More

7 Oct 2015

Just the Facts: Sea Turtles

There are seven species of sea turtles in the world. Learn more about these incredible ocean animals. Read More

14 Oct 2015

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

19 Oct 2015

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

28 Oct 2015

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

14 Dec 2015

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

14 Dec 2015

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

15 Jan 2016

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.

5 Apr 2016

Wildlife 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

9 May 2016

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.

10 May 2016

ftE 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.