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Encyclopedia of Animals
Provides in-depth information on a variety of topics relating to animals. The database consists of indexing, abstracts, and some full text records describing the nature and habitat of familiar animals. Includes many complete articles from 1990 to present.
GreenFILE
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records.
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.
Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals
This highly organized site is searchable and contains brief information, including pictures, biology, habitat, and status of endangered mammals worldwide. Selections include World’s Rarest Mammals with population statistics; an Individual Species Index listing both common and scientific names; a Species Group Index ; a directory of Animal Links, Organizations, and Publications ; and Country Index . All material sources are cited for each mammal.
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.
ARKive: Images of Life on Earth
Images, sound files, and video clips for animal and plant species threatened with extinction. Features collections of global species, British species, and corals. Browsable and searchable. From Wildscreen, an international nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom.
Avibase
"Avibase is an extensive database information system about all birds of the world, containing over 1.4 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies of birds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in several languages and more." Each entry links to subspecies, images, and further information. The site also includes species checklists for each continent and region. Searchable, and browsable by Latin family name. Available in several European languages. From an ornithologist.
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).
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) database provides taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information on animal and plant species. Also includes summary statistical tables by country or taxonomic group, a bibliography, and a FAQ.
Mammal Species of the World (MSW)
This thesaurus contains the names of the 4,629 currently recognized species of mammals, in a taxonomic hierarchy that includes Order, Family, Subfamily, and Genus.
North American Mammals
"This is 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 an interactive family tree. Also includes a glossary and searchable special collections of skull and bone and teeth images. From the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.
Oceanic Society
A nonprofit marine conservation organization whose goal is to "protect marine wildlife through an integrated program of scientific research, environmental education, and volunteerism." Site includes information about the society's international expeditions, San Francisco Bay Area whale watching trips, and educational programs. The research section includes an overview of a study of gray whales in the San Francisco Bay. |
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