ANIMALS
Click on the logo of the site or the blue text to visit.
To better use this directory of sites, please either browse the General Information
category or scroll down to the specific animal you are looking for. They are listed in
alphabetical order.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- About Exotic Pets
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering amphibians, chinchillas, ferrets, goats, hedgehogs, insects,
llamas, pigs, raccoons, reptiles, skunks, and much more.
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- Information on various animal conditions, behavior, resources, and online
forums.
- This lovely site offers photographs, sounds and films of animals from
around the world.
- Bagheera
- Beautiful site filled with information on endangered species and what you
can do to save them. Find out information on specific species and
animal-related laws in the U.S.
- The Dog Hause
- Site filled with fun and information for pet lovers, including
animal-related quotes and proverbs, idioms, superstitions, humor, discussion
boards, clip art, sounds, art and fonts.
- This site is filled with information on nature and animals. The site
includes sections like Outdoor Explorer which has information on habitats
and a collection of online Audubon field guides on animals such as birds,
reptiles, mammals, insects, trees, seashells, and wildflowers.
- Nature
- This companion site for the PBS series has weekly online features plus online
games and contests.
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- Site from the USGS filled with information on the animals of the great plains as well as a collection of articles.
This site is designed to help scientists and the public learn about the
natural resources and data on the Great Plains.
- This site contains hundreds of articles on pets and their health care,
training, behavior and diseases. It includes dogs, cats, and exotic
small animals.
- PetPlace
- This site offers hundreds of articles on dogs, cats, birds, horses, small
mammals, reptiles and fish. They cover subjects such as behavior,
nutrition, illness and care.
- Sea World - Busch Gardens
- A wonderful site for children to explore the world of animals. This
site has a wide variety of resources to use, including information and fun
facts on many animals of both land and sea, answers to the most commonly
asked animal questions, a library of animal sounds and an underwater safari
area to explore.
- Veterinary Medicine @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering adoption, alternative medicine, anatomy, behavior, breeds,
cancer, health insurance, nutrition, toxicology, and vaccinations.
AMPHIBIANS
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- A Museum of Vertebrate Zoology site that offers a searchable database on
amphibian biology and conservation. The focus is on the decline in
amphibian populations around the world and creating a shared way of
researching the declines. The site currently has over 100 species
accounts, containing descriptions, life history, conservation status and
references.
BATS
- This non-profit organization works for the understanding and conservation
of bats. Learn how to get involved in teaching others about the
positive aspects of bats, read publications about bats online, find out
about ongoing projects like bat houses and of course learn all about bats.
BEARS
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BearDen.org is a site from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association
that is about the different species of bear, facts, and information.
BIRDS
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- This site offers in-depth bald eagle information, photographs, stories,
poems, information on viewing, and much more.
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- This site presented by the Ornithological Council offers information on
the scientific study of birds. Information is available on research
assistance, the North American Banding Council, recent literature available
online and grants available for the study of birds.
- Birding and Wild Birds @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering types of birds, songs and calls, birdhouses and feeders,
injured and baby birds, photography, binoculars, migration, and
conservation.
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- This site serves as a resource for information on North American
hummingbirds. Learn about their migration paths, visit the gallery to
see photos, get answers to your questions about hummers, including
information on attracting, watching, feeding and studying them.
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- Located in Baraboo, WI, this organization is the World Center for the
Conservation of Cranes. Online information includes library services,
educational resources, an area just for children, how to get involved in
saving cranes and an examination of some of the issues facing cranes today.
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- This site is filled with information for birdwatchers. Go on
simulated birding tours of North American hotspots, read background articles
and information, participate in interactive activities, read rare bird
alerts and view a gallery of bird photographs.
CATS
- The Cat Fanciers' Association
- This site offers information on cat shows, cat breeds, cat care, and a
showcase of top winning cats.
- Cats @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering allergies, behavioral issues, breeds, names, declawing,
ferals, nutrition, kittens, and pregnancy.
CHEETAH
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- Information on the cheetah, including sections on programs, news,
photographs, and specifically for children.
- Cheetah Spot
- Lots of information on the cheetah, including socialization, food,
appearance, habitat, history, and conservation.
DOGS
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- A site dedicated to pure-bred dogs of all types. Get information on
breeds, registration with the AKC, competing in shows, buying a puppy, care
and training, health and nutrition, and legislation affecting dogs and their
owners.
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- Information on dog breeds complete with an interactive quiz to help you decide which dog is right for your lifestyle.
The site also contains an alphabetical list of breeds with information on
each specific breed, searchable categories, message board and chat area.
- Dogs @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering adoption and rescue, assistance dogs, training, breeds,
choosing a dog, disabled dogs, breeding, nutrition, grooming, and health.
ELEPHANTS
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- Website for this conservation group includes information on elephants,
ongoing research, links to related sites, photos and videos, maps, and more.
FISH
- Freshwater Aquariums @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering koi, ponds, bettas, cichlids, species, breeding, feeding,
disease, algae, filtration, lighting, plants, and suppliers.
- Saltwater Aquariums @ About.com
- Site which offers chat areas, information, newsletters, and Internet
sites, covering filtration, lighting, supplies, literature, diseases, and
aquarium care.
HORSES
- A very large site on horse racing and breeding, this site offers race results,
forums, feature articles, information on horse health, handicapping, virtual
farm tours, associations, bloodstock agents, breaking and training,
pedigrees, racetrack information and much more.
- About Horses and Ponies
- From About.com comes this site filled with information for horse
enthusiasts, including news, care, sports, training, associations, breeds,
and riding.
INSECTS AND SPIDERS
- Information on ants around the world from the California Academy of
Sciences.
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- The University of Illinois Extension presents this database of insects
that lets you search by insect name or location. Locations include trees,
lawns, flowers and household. Once you have located the insect you want, you
can find their habit, the damage they do, and how to control them in both
chemical and non-chemical ways.
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Butterflies of North America
- The U.S. Geological Survey presents this site with photos, checklists,
distribution maps, identification, and links to related sites.
- Entomology Index of Internet Resources
- From Iowa State University comes this site which serves as both a directory and search
engine of insect-related sites. It offers links under categories such
as beekeeping, biological control, images, insect collections, sounds,
integrated pest management, mailing lists, medical entomology, organisms and
pesticides and regulations.
KOALAS
- Save the Koala
- This site offers information on koalas as well as photos, activities, and
a special section for kids.
PRIMATES (MONKEYS AND GORILLAS)
- Foundation for the preservation and study of gorillas. The featured
gorilla is Koko, who can communicate with humans using sign language.
The site hopes to bring communication with gorillas to the public so that
there will be more people supporting gorillas and their environment.
- Information on Jane Goodall and her work with chimpanzees. Includes
information on their habitat, social structure and communication.
RABBITS
- House Rabbit Society
- This site offers resource lists for new bunny owners, veterinary
professionals and kids. It also has some FAQs on common concerns of
rabbit owners, including litter-training, diet, housing, chewing and
aggression.
REPTILES
- The Basking Spot
- Large collection of reptile related sites with sections that include care
and species information, societies and organizations, publications,
veterinary resources, herp rescue and adoption, and indices and directories.
SNOW LEOPARDS
- The International Snow Leopard Trust
- A lovely site for an incredible animal, this site offers facts, programs
for survival, news, and photos.
WHALES
- World Wide Web Virtual Library :
Whale Watching Web
WOLVES
- This site from a non-advocacy, nonprofit organization is meant to foster
discussion of wolves and their management from all perspectives. On
the site you will be able to hear from wildlife professionals and explore
the wide variety of personal viewpoints that exist concerning wolves.
The site also offers information on wolves and a multimedia and photo
archive.
Updated April 25, 2006.
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