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Animal Diversity Web
 
An "online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology." Covers mammals, birds, arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, bony fishes, and other animals. Includes audio of selected animals, resources for teachers, and links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Science, Science
Last updated Oct 15, 2005
Animal Information Database
Extensive information about animals. Scientific classification is provided, as well as information about habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, birth and care of their young, communication, conservation, a bibliography, and recommended books for young readers. Also available is information about endangered species, animal rescue and rehabilitation, coral reefs, tropical forests, and zoological careers. Animal Bytes has quick information about a wide range of animals. From SeaWorld/Busch Gardens.
http://seaworld.org/animal-info/
Topics: Animals
Last updated May 26, 2005
ASPCA Animaland
Have a new pet hamster and aren't sure how to care for it, or maybe wonder what manatees eat? Find the answers at this fun children's site that has animal-related games and cartoons and information on various animals, pet care, and some careers working with animals. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
http://www.animaland.org/
Topics: Animals
Last updated Jan 20, 2007
BBC: Wildfacts
Basic information about hundreds of animals, including scientific name, description, distribution, habitat, diet, and behavior. Also includes photos of selected animals. Searchable, or browsable by name or by various categories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/
Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife
Last updated May 26, 2005
CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of thousands of photographs of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Searchable by name, type, collection, photographer, continent, country, and U.S. state. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley.
http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/
Topics: Animals, Biology, California: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science
Last updated Jan 9, 2006
North American Mammals
"A searchable database of all living mammals of North America." Based on the Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals and Mammals of North America, the database is searchable by species name and conservation status, and browsable through a map of North America and a family tree. Also includes a glossary and searchable collections of skull and bone and teeth images. Also available in Spanish. From the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/mna/
Topics: Animals, Regions of the World
Last updated Nov 30, 2007
Yahoo! Animals, Insects, and Pets
A directory of sites related to animals, insects, and pets. Topics include animal abuse, animal rights, art, humor, taxonomy, and zoos. Searchable and browsable.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Biology/Zoology/Animals__Insects__and_Pets/
Topics: Animals
Last updated Jun 20, 2004
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