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| Animals: Martens |
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Description:
| These web sites are about the small mammal called a marten. Learn about several species of marten leaving in the world and discover their differences and similarities. Find out about their habitat, life cycle, behavior, reproduction, diet, and predators. Learn why, once abundant, some marten species are on the edge of extinction today. Includes sound and video clips, photographs, and distribution maps. Includes an eTheme resource on Wildlife Conservation. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Resource Links:
| Fact Monster: Marten
Learn about several species of marten, a weasel-like animal. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
American Marten
Find out what causes decline in American martens population. Read about the animal's habits and diet.
The Newfoundland Marten
This web site is created by fourth graders where kids share their knowledge about marten. Includes quick facts about the animal, photographs, and stories.
Marten
Read about American marten distribution, biology, and tracks. NOTE: This site includes ads.
American Marten
Learn about the American marten diet, habitats, and their history in Wisconsin.
Marten: Wildlife Notebook Series
Discover how many miles the American marten can cover in their search for food. Read about the animal's life cycle and food habits.
BBC: American Marten: Martes Americana
Here are brief facts on the American marten. Site includes photos.
BBC: Pine Marten: Martes Martes
Learn about the pine marten species that live in Europe. View photographs and select the "Video" link to watch a short video clip.
ARKive: Pine Marten
View these ten video clips showing young and adult martens. Click on the "Find out More" link for related links and to view a pine marten photo gallery.
Martens Americana: Information
Learn more about the American marten. Highlighted information and statistics can be found in the gray boxes.
Newfoundland Pine Marten
This Canadian web site discusses the history of the decline of the marten population in Newfoundland, its current situation, and what people can do to help these animals to survive.
Wilderness Classroom
Find out more information about the appearance, habitat, food, and activity levels of pine martens.
Critter Corner
Read more how the pine marten is a good tree climber, see examples of their tracks, and learn about their history in Wisconsin.
American Marten
This basic information about the American or pine marten includes identification features, its lifestyle, and some fun facts.
eThemes Resource: Wildlife Conservation
These sites focus on wildlife conservation. Learn how to help conserve rare, threatened, and endangered species and their habitats as well as promote conservation awareness in a community. Also understand the effect of animal's extinction on nature and human. Includes a lesson plan and activities. There is also a link to eThemes Resource on Animals: Endangered Species.
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Education Standards:
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1.1, 1.5, 3, 3, 4, 8
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