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Animaland.org (http://www.animaland.org/)

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High-energy site about pets and animal careers.

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Parents need to know that the cute, entertaining dog animations that frame every screen may be a little distracting for some kids. Although the site looks like it's for very young children, the issues discussed are for older kids: medical and product experimentation on animals, vivisection in schools, and animal cruelty in circuses.

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Families can talk about the many "Real Life" issues the site addresses. Which animal rights issues and celebrity activists have you heard about in the media? Which issues (e.g., dissection, wearing fur) have come up in your everyday life? Parents of younger kids can talk about the big responsibilities -- and rewards -- that come with having a pet.

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Is it any good?
 
This is an excellent site just for kids. Its clean design is uncluttered by ad boxes. However, there's an animated dog that interacts with the menu icons and, though entertaining, his performance is sometimes quite distracting.

The most compelling and extensive part of the site is called "Real Issues," and older children and teens will find it an extremely valuable resource. For example, there is information about how to opt out of frog dissection in Biology class, and many suggested alternatives to this activity.

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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swapskunk
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Haven't Checked It Out Fully...
It looks like a copy of PETA, but more for kids. Mature kids. Kids that understand what is RIGHT and what is WRONG for animals. I think I'd enjoy it immensely.
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