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Hoofed Mammals (Deer, Cattle, etc.)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Beastly Garden of Wordy Delights 
 A handy list of over 150 collective nouns for animals (a "charm" of finches); the commonly associated sounds that various animals make (ducks "quack," deer "bell"); the various names given to animal young (a baby kangaroo is a "joey"); and animal adjectives (if you are foxlike, you are said to be "vulpine"). Includes links to related sites. http://www.anapsid.org/beastly.html Topics: Animals, Mammals, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt, this organization aims "to promote the guardianship and provident management of big game ... and maintain the highest standards of fair chase and sportsmanship in all aspects of big game hunting." The site features information about the club's trophy animal measurement and scoring system, including a FAQ, diagrams, and world records. Also includes photos, news, and sections on hunting ethics, education, and conservation. http://www.boone-crockett.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Ethics, Mammals, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 13, 2003 Go Hunt
This site provides Washington state hunting and recreational resources, including "multilayered maps displaying game management unit (GMU) boundaries, deer and elk management areas, pheasant-release sites, and Private Land Wildlife Management Area (PLWMA) boundaries, as well as roads, topographical features, and county lines." Also includes maps of major public lands, topographic maps, and aerial photos. From the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. http://wdfw.wa.gov/mapping/gohunt/ Topics: Mammals, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Joey Green's Wacky Uses
This site explores alternative uses of brand-name products, such as using hair conditioner to soften your feet, prevent paint from sticking to your hair, or shine a horse's hooves. Includes a section of product histories and weird facts. Lots of fun mixed with practical suggestions from a former ad copywriter who quit advertising and started experimenting. http://wackyuses.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, Mammals, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Feb 20, 2008 Key Deer Research Project
"Key deer, the smallest of all white-tailed deer, is a subspecies of the Virginia white-tailed deer." These deer live only in the Florida Keys. The site presents information about a study of "the effect of urban development on Key deer movements, habitat use, and behavior" that employs radio-telemetry ("radio transmitters attached to collars") to track animals. Includes fact sheets and photographs. From Texas A&M University. http://apc.tamu.edu/keydeer/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Mar 26, 2004 National Key Deer Refuge
One of the objectives of this refuge is to "protect and preserve Key deer and other wildlife resources in the Florida Keys." Site includes a description of the natural history of the refuge, management practices, and facts about the endangered key deer, the smallest subspecies of Virginia whitetails. Includes information about other national wildlife refuges in the Florida Keys. From the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/nationalkeydeer/ Topics: Animals, Mammals Last updated Oct 24, 2005 The Ragens Photo Library: San Juan Island Wildlife Photography
Nature photography taken in and around San Juan Islands, Washington state. This collection of photos features a wide range of wildlife, including bald eagles, orca (killer) whales, porpoises, red foxes, sea otters, deer, and seals. A usage policy is stated for use of the material on other Web sites, in education, and by nonprofit organizations. http://www.theragens.com/photos/ Topics: Biology, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, Science Last updated May 17, 2005 Safety and Health Topics: Tularemia
Information about prevention and control of this infectious disease, "also known as 'rabbit fever' or 'deer fly fever.' It is caused by the Francisella tularensis bacterium." Provides details about applicable OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, disease recognition, tularemia as a possible bioterrorism agent, diagnosis and treatment materials, and related resources. From the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/tularemia/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Mammals, Terrorism Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Chronic Wasting Disease
This site provides information on chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal illness affecting elk and deer in many areas of North America. Fact sheets, maps of CWD testing areas in Washington state, and a report on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Chronic Wasting Disease Program are provided on the site. Also includes precautions for deer and elk hunters. http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/cwd/ Topics: Mammals, Outdoor Recreation Last updated May 17, 2005 |
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