Montana Field Guide: Bald Eagle – Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagles in Yellowstone National Park
Bald Eagle – National Park Service
USFS Bald Eagle Educational Resources
National Geographic Kids – Bald Eagle
PBS Learning Media Video – The American Bald Eagle
PBS Video – If You Were: A Bald Eagle (PreK-2, Between the Lions)
This page includes photos, basic facts, a 29min video following a year in the life of the engineering beaver.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/beaver
A dozen beaver activities for teachers to download have been compiled. The site is free of ads and the downloads are all appropriate and safe. Some of the activities are word searches, mazes, dot to dots, and hands on activities.
https://beavertrust.org/education/activities-for-kids/
This page includes interesting and informative paragraphs on the characteristics, lifecycle, and habitat of the beaver as well as large detailed photos. There is a great photo of the beaver’s teeth. At the bottom of the page, there are links to two short videos.
This page includes basic facts and information about the North American beaver. The video link does not seem to work.
https://www.activewild.com/north-american-beaver-facts-for-kids/
Step by step instructions on how to draw a beaver.
Short descriptive and informative paragraphs and pictures about physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/bighorn_sheep_k6.html
A short video that introduces baby bighorn sheep color change and horns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtf3iXo3MsY
Fast facts, descriptive paragraphs, and beautiful photos.
https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/animal-facts-bighorn-sheep/#
Information on behaviors, habitats, and life cycle of the bighorn sheep.To access this page from home page, select “Plants & Animals”. Scroll down to the bottom of Osprey article, and click on “”Learn about more animals.”
https://montanakids.com/plants_and_animals/Animals/bighorn_sheep.htm
This page has multiple links to videos, wildlife cartoons, and student activities about bighorn sheep, including a step by step PDF on how to draw bighorn sheep.
https://bighorn.org/educational-materials/
Step by step tutorial on drawing a bighorn sheep ram. Click on the word print at the very top of the page. Portrait printing is 3 pages, Landscape is 6 pages.
https://www.supercoloring.com/drawing-tutorials/how-to-draw-a-bighorn-sheep?version=print
Step by step tutorial for drawing a bighorn sheep ram.
Information on behaviors, habitats, and life cycle of the bison.To access this page from home page, select “Plants & Animals”. Scroll down to the bottom of Osprey article, and click on “”Learn about more animals.”
https://montanakids.com/plants_and_animals/Animals/bison.htm
This page includes photos, basic facts, a short video of bison in Yellowstone.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/american-bison
Interesting and concise list of bison facts, This site has many links to other articles.
https://www.nps.gov/articles/15-facts-about-bison.htm
This page includes an introduction to the bison, key facts, links to a worksheet, and a short very informative video.
https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/american-bison/
Short interesting video geared towards elementary students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGzJS9wYT0
Up-beat, interesting video with fun facts about Bison geared for kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlkLpknLnsE
Bison facts, videos, and links to other websites.
https://alphabetimals.com/printable-activities/free-bison-coloring-page/
Fun, factual, and catchy song about bison.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9npVIaF66oM
Step by step directions for drawing a bison.
This page includes photos, basic facts, a short video of red-tailed hawk.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/red-tailed-hawk
This website includes interesting facts and basic information about the red-tailed hawk.
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/red-tailed-hawk-facts/
This website includes fun facts basic information and links to several short videos.
https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk
This site includes facts, basic information, links to a coloring page, links to audio of the red-tailed hawk’s call, and links to other resources.
https://www.nps.gov/articles/junior-ranger-jr-hawks.htm
Step by step video of how to draw a hawk. This is not specifically a red-tailed hawk. The shape is accurate, but be sure to check for accurate color patterns.
Bulleted information on characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, predators, reintroduction, and more. The information is well organized and concise.
https://kidzfeed.com/black -footed-ferret-facts/
A printable infographic PDF about black-footed ferrets. There is a second page of questions; however the corresponding information sheet is no longer available. The first page is very informative and possible few laminated copies could be added to the trunk.
Informative facts of the black-footed ferret. Keep scrolling for more information about the threats to, the importance of, and restoration efforts for the black-footed ferret. A 3min. video about the restoration efforts in Fort Belknapp is also included.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/black-footed-ferret
Wonderful, fun, catchy song about black-footed ferrets in Prairedog Town. They sing that although their numbers are down, you can’t count them out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnrZug7yZ3Q
Coloring, puzzles, videos, and other activities designed for youths to have some fun while learning about this unique endangered species.
https://www.blackfootedferret.org/kid-resources.html
Step by step directions for drawing a black-footed ferret.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFGK2O-M9T8
Short, informative paragraphs on habitat, characteristics, behavior, conservation status, and fun facts.
Montana Field Guide: Gray Wolf – Canis lupus
Wolf Ecology in Yellowstone National Park
Wolf Ecology Basics – National Park Service
Wolf Restoration in Yellowstone National Park
National Geographic Kids – Gray Wolf
National Geographic Reader - Wolves – Read Along
PBS Video – Wolves of Yellowstone – includes lesson plan
PBS Video – Wolves Science Trek – includes lesson plan
Short descriptive and informative paragraphs about physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Each section contains links for sources and additional information. https://exploringanimals.com/cool-facts-about-mountain-lions/
Short descriptive and informative paragraphs about physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. This site also contains videos and links for sources and additional information. https://www.activewild.com/puma-facts/
A short film of footage captured by motion-triggered cameras in secluded areas deep in the Wyoming Wind River range shows a mountain lion family and the animals' unknown social bonds. This short documentary produced by WildFutures (http://wildfutures.us/), shows how hard it can be to be a mountain lion, as they face an increasing loss of habitat, harsh winters, trophy hunters and even predators. One cub is lost to an attack by a pack of wolves and another to trophy hunting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utK9mhiN56M
Descriptive and informative paragraphs on the mountain lions’ characteristics, behavior, habitat, and fun facts. The site includes photos, book suggestions, and a short video link.
https://wizzley.com/cougar-facts-for-kids/
Step by step video instructions on drawing a mountain lion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9XAugjVis4
Information on mountain lions’ behaviors, habitats, and life cycle. To access this page from home page, select “Plants & Animals”. Scroll down to the bottom of Osprey article, and click on “”Learn about more animals.”
https://montanakids.com/plants_and_animals/Animals/mountain_lions.htm
This page includes photos, basic facts, a short video of the mountain lion.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/mountain-lion
Bulleted information on characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, predators, reintroduction, and more. The information is well organized and concise.
https://kidzfeed.com/black -footed-ferret-facts/
A printable infographic PDF about black-footed ferrets. There is a second page of questions; however the corresponding information sheet is no longer available. The first page is very informative and possible few laminated copies could be added to the trunk.
Informative facts of the black-footed ferret. Keep scrolling for more information about the threats to, the importance of, and restoration efforts for the black-footed ferret. A 3min. video about the restoration efforts in Fort Belknapp is also included.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/black-footed-ferret
Wonderful, fun, catchy song about black-footed ferrets in Prairedog Town. They sing that although their numbers are down, you can’t count them out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnrZug7yZ3Q
Coloring, puzzles, videos, and other activities designed for youths to have some fun while learning about this unique endangered species.
https://www.blackfootedferret.org/kid-resources.html
Step by step directions for drawing a black-footed ferret.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFGK2O-M9T8
Short, informative paragraphs on habitat, characteristics, behavior, conservation status, and fun facts.
Montana Field Guide: Red Fox – Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox in Yellowstone National Park
Red Fox – National Park Service
National Geographic Kids – Red Fox
National Geographic Reader – Red Fox
PBS Video – Fox Hunts Prey Deep Under Snow
PBS Video – Urban Foxes: Exploring New Ecosystems
PBS Video – Fox Tales Behind the Scenes – using motion sensors and remote control camera rigs.
This page includes photos, basic facts, a short video of red-tailed hawk.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/red-tailed-hawk
This website includes interesting facts and basic information about the red-tailed hawk.
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/red-tailed-hawk-facts/
This website includes fun facts basic information and links to several short videos.
https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk
This site includes facts, basic information, links to a coloring page, links to audio of the red-tailed hawk’s call, and links to other resources.
https://www.nps.gov/articles/junior-ranger-jr-hawks.htm
Step by step video of how to draw a hawk. This is not specifically a red-tailed hawk. The shape is accurate, but be sure to check for accurate color patterns.
Short, clear, concise paragraphs on white-tailed deer, including photos and links to sources. Information includes physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. https://animalko.com/fun-facts-about-white-tailed-deer/
A video on white-tailed deer life cycle, adaptations, antler growth, and role in the ecosystem.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gRgh6orJQ6E
A short informative video on interesting facts about white tailed deer including habitat, adaptations, and physical characteristics.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dJEQLPdDtv4
Short, interesting answers to frequently asked questions about white-tailed deer, including photos and links to sources. Information includes physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and more.
https://thefactfile.org/white-tailed-deer-facts/
Step by step video instructions on drawing a white tailed deer buck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw7EV4KINJU
This site offers two sources for learning about the white-tailed deer. The Background page includes basic information about the white-tail’s characteristics, behaviors, and habitat. The Activities page includes hands-on activities including measuring vertical and horizontal jumps, measuring the amount of twigs and buds needed for winter diet, a puppet show, and a tag game. To access these sites from the home page, scroll down to the search bar, type in “white-tail deer activities” or “white-tail deer behavior”. Then, click on the title.
https://nearbynature.fwni.org/2018/10/24/white-tailed-deer-activities/
https://nearbynature.fwni.org/2018/10/24/white-tailed-deer-background/
Information on behaviors, habitats, and life cycle of the white-tailed deer.To access this page from home page, select “Plants & Animals”. Scroll down to the bottom of Osprey article, and click on “”Learn about more animals.”
https://montanakids.com/plants_and_animals/Animals/white-tail_deer.htm
8. How Do Wildfires Impact Deer & Elk, by: Mike Hills, Aug. 25, 2020 website: Montananaturalist.org,
This is a broadcast about the impact of fire on deer and elk. The transcript is also included. The author gives first hand account that fire can improve food supplies for elk and deer.
https://www.montananaturalist.org/blog-post/how-do-wildfires-impact-deer-elk/