Our students used the websites below to research different animals that are native to Alabama. Be sure to look at the pictures of the habitat projects on the "Our Science Class" tab. They did a wonderful job making habitats for their animals!
Vertebrates
Mammals:
Beaver
www.outdooralabama.com/beaver
www.alabamagazette.com/story/2014/10/01/outdoors/beavers/323.html
www.alaskatrappers.org/furbearer_02.html
http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/images/file/NuisanceAnimals/Beaver_Final.pdf
http://www.ecology.info/beaver-ecology.htm
www.outdooralabama.com/beaver
www.alabamagazette.com/story/2014/10/01/outdoors/beavers/323.html
www.alaskatrappers.org/furbearer_02.html
http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/images/file/NuisanceAnimals/Beaver_Final.pdf
http://www.ecology.info/beaver-ecology.htm
Bobcat
www.outdooralabama.com/bobcat
www.alabamagazette.com/story/2014/12/01/outdoors/bobcats/354.html
www.defenders.org/bobcat/bobcats
www.outdooralabama.com/bobcat
www.alabamagazette.com/story/2014/12/01/outdoors/bobcats/354.html
www.defenders.org/bobcat/bobcats
American Black Bear
http://www.outdooralabama.com/truth-about-black-bears-alabama
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-black-bears
http://www.outdooralabama.com/black-bear
http://www.alabamablackbearalliance.org/history.htm
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-mammal/black-bear
http://www.outdooralabama.com/truth-about-black-bears-alabama
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alabama-black-bears
http://www.outdooralabama.com/black-bear
http://www.alabamablackbearalliance.org/history.htm
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-mammal/black-bear
Birds:
Eagle
http://www.outdooralabama.com/bald-eagle
http://www.defenders.org/bald-eagle/basic-facts
http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/bald-eagle/
http://www.outdooralabama.com/bald-eagle
http://www.defenders.org/bald-eagle/basic-facts
http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/bald-eagle/
Owls
http://www.outdooralabama.com/barred-owl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/lifehistory
http://www.outdooralabama.com/barred-owl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Barred_Owl/lifehistory
Turkey
http://www.outdooralabama.com/wild-turkey
http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/hunting/game/turkey/Alabama Wild Turkey Book.pdf
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-bird/wild-turkey
http://www.outdooralabama.com/wild-turkey
http://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/hunting/game/turkey/Alabama Wild Turkey Book.pdf
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-bird/wild-turkey
Fish:
Catfish
http://www.outdooralabama.com/blue-catfish
http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/blc/
https://forum.americanexpedition.us/blue-catfish-information-facts-and-photos
http://www.outdooralabama.com/blue-catfish
http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/blc/
https://forum.americanexpedition.us/blue-catfish-information-facts-and-photos
Small-Mouthed Bass
http://www.outdooralabama.com/smallmouth-bass
http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/smb/
http://www.marksmarineinc.com/learn-what-you-catch-with-our-fish-encyclopedia--small-mouth-bass
http://www.outdooralabama.com/smallmouth-bass
http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/smb/
http://www.marksmarineinc.com/learn-what-you-catch-with-our-fish-encyclopedia--small-mouth-bass
Alligator Gar
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alligator-gar
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3650
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/alligator-gar/
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alligator-gar
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3650
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/alligator-gar/
Amphibians:
Bull Frog
http://www.outdooralabama.com/american-bullfrog
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2914
https://aqua.org/explore/animals/american-bullfrog
http://www.outdooralabama.com/american-bullfrog
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2914
https://aqua.org/explore/animals/american-bullfrog
Red Hills Salamander
http://www.outdooralabama.com/red-hills-salamander
https://www.fws.gov/daphne/Fact_Sheets/RHS fact sheet_final.pdf
http://www.edgeofexistence.org/amphibians/species_info.php?id=587
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-amphibian/red-hills-salamander
http://www.outdooralabama.com/red-hills-salamander
https://www.fws.gov/daphne/Fact_Sheets/RHS fact sheet_final.pdf
http://www.edgeofexistence.org/amphibians/species_info.php?id=587
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-amphibian/red-hills-salamander
Barking Tree Frog
http://www.outdooralabama.com/barking-treefrog
http://www.reptilesncritters.com/care-guide-barking-tree-frog.php
http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/hylgra.htm
http://www.outdooralabama.com/barking-treefrog
http://www.reptilesncritters.com/care-guide-barking-tree-frog.php
http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/hylgra.htm
Reptiles:
Copperhead
http://www.livescience.com/43641-copperhead-snake.html
http://www.snake-removal.com/copperhead.html
http://www.outdooralabama.com/copperhead
http://www.livescience.com/43641-copperhead-snake.html
http://www.snake-removal.com/copperhead.html
http://www.outdooralabama.com/copperhead
Alligator Snapping Turtle
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alligator-snapping-turtle
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/a/alligator-snapping-turtle/
https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/alligator-snapping-turtle
http://www.outdooralabama.com/alligator-snapping-turtle
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/a/alligator-snapping-turtle/
https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/alligator-snapping-turtle
American Alligators
http://www.outdooralabama.com/american-alligator
http://www.aces.edu/natural-resources/wildlife/awdm/reptiles/alligator.php
http://www.outdooralabama.com/american-alligator
http://www.aces.edu/natural-resources/wildlife/awdm/reptiles/alligator.php
Invertebrates
Monarch Butterfly
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-insect/monarch-butterfly
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-insect/alabama.html
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/monarch.htm
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/alabama/state-insect/monarch-butterfly
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-insect/alabama.html
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/monarch.htm
Honeybee