The Appalachian Highland: Plant and Animals 

Web Links

These Web sites will provide you with background information.

Web Links

Hinterland Who's Who

This Web site from Hinterland Who's Who provides students with information on many animal species in the region. Students can use the search engine to find information about specific animals. They can also visit the video and sound clip library to see and hear sounds and stories about animals. The Educators link provides information on many current topics affecting wildlife and ecosystems in Canada today.

Animals of North America

If students are looking for information on animals in the Appalachian region, this site produced by the Smithsonian Institute is an excellent source. Students can search by common names to produce their own field guides with text, photos, and maps. There are also many links to related information.

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