In wilderness I sense the miracle of life, and behind it our scientific accomplishments fade to trivia.
Charles A. Lindbergh
Most of us are animal lovers, whether it be from afar or close
up. This category contains sites that pertain to household pets
as well as those who came before us. Whatever your interest, the
Animal category gives you a great place to start!
http://www.zi.biologie.uni-muenchen.de/~st2042/pix.html
This virtual zoo boasts a collection of over 180 links to photo
and image galleries. Among the many offerings are wild and domestic
animals, insects, fish, reptiles, and birds. It's hard to imagine
there could be an animal not pictured at this site.
This site provides an index of the more than 1000 animals featured
at the zoo. You can also find information on adopting animals,
endangered species, and educational programs for schools, families,
and adults. A special feature is an online tour of the zoo.
Web site of the National Zoo. Includes a user questionnaire, news,
and information, as well as a photo library. Also includes links
to the Smithsonian Institution and educational games which complement
the information found on the site. Includes downloadable files
that contain press coverage of the zoo. Coffee drinkers, take
note: the site contains an interesting legend about Lewak coffee.
http://www.neosoft.com/neopolis/zoo/default.html
Meet Dupree the iguana at this animal-filled Web site. The page
opens with a picture of a panda couple and offers links to other
animal photos and sites on the Web.
http://www.infopost.com/sandiego/points/sdzoo.html
Lets you make on online visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park,
a park that features animals in their natural habitats-without
fences or cages. Offers a montage of the animals that live in
the park.
http://www.bev.net/education/SeaWorld/homepage.html
Contains an animal information database maintained by the Sea
World Busch/Gardens theme parks. Includes "Ask Shamu,"
a column that features animal-related questions. Also includes
images on numerous zoo species and information on zoological park
careers.
http://ape.apenet.it/EDV/ZOO/e_ind.html
This "zoo without bars" features animals of the sky
and animals of the earth. Each animal is pictured along with pertinent
information and a map showing its geographic habitat. Links to
the World Conservation Monitoring Centre and an alphabetical index
of zoos are also provided.
http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/
Attempts to provide information about every Zoo in the world.
Includes the ZooLinks page, which offers jumps to hundreds of
zoos and zoo-related information. Offers the ZooNet Image Archives,
which features numerous jumps to online zoos and animal pictures.
Contains an alphabetical and geographical list of zoos and aquariums
worldwide which are affiliated with the American Zoo and Aquarium
Association. This site also offers tips on careers in zoology,
details conservation programs underway at various zoos, and a
photo gallery of animals and marine life.
http://www.audubon.org/audubon/
This site, the home page of the National Audubon Society, provides
information on the conservation issues and programs the Society
is currently working on. Those campaigns currently target the
marine ecosystems of the world, and bird sanctuaries that protect
wildlife habitats. Learn about the Audubon's action agenda for
the 104th Congress. You can also get travel, education, and membership
information.
http://www.bcpl.lib.md.us/~tross/baltbird.html
This site is not just for Maryland residents. There are rare bird
alerts posted for the entire east coast region, links to bird
societies, and an extensive list of additional sites on the adventures
of birding in America.
http://compstat.wharton.upenn.edu:8001/~siler/birding.html
An extensive collection of related sites, Hot Lists of bird sightings,
and FAQs about all aspects of birding. Also find recommended reference
works, computer software, books, and travel tips for the best
birding opportunities. The information is sorted geographically
and by specific bird types.
http://www.ddc.com/~kjohnson/birdcare.htm
This 23-page book includes information on such as listings as
local pet stores, mail order supply catalogs, veterinarians, and
bird clubs. Includes info on choosing a breeders and choosing
a bird, the first few days, handling your new bird, household
safety, nutrition, diseases and injuries, and more. This page
was chosen as a Hot Site by Starting Point, a WWW database searching
tool.
God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it into the nest. J. G. Holland
http://www.sky.net/~emily/eagle.html
Pays homage to birds of prey and provides a resource list of other
related sites. A diverse site that provides info (or points you
in the right direction) about the U.S. Bald Eagle Protection Act,
information on adopting an eagle, and poems and song lyrics about
eagles.
http://www.resort.com/~ruhue/kakapo.html
Focuses on the Kakapo bird, a rare nocturnal, flightless parrot
that's native to New Zealand. Once prevalent throughout the area,
the Kakapo population is slowly diminishing. There are only about
56 Kakapo left. This site details how New Zealanders are working
to help the population recover. This site is now mirrored in Japan.
http://www.netaxs.com/~mhmyers/image.html#birdtel
Caters to the virtual birdwatcher and contains a plethora of photos,
including Cardinals, Blue Jays, Sparrow, Robins, and Finches.
Offers a straightforward presentation and includes links to other
sites as well as other nature photos.
With facts about everything from the Maroon Bellied Conure to
the African Gray Parrot, this site serves as a guide to pet birding.
Includes FAQs and newsgroup connections in addition to specific
information on most of the major breeds of commonly domesticated
birds.
Introduces aviary practices, FAQs and links to numerous breeders,
vendors, and avian associations. Also features a lost or stolen
page where you can report missing pets. Provides software on aviculture
and birding.
Offers information on numerous species (both endangered and non-
endangered), including migratory habits and habitats. There is
also a searchable database of publications of the Fish and Wildlife
Service.
http://ux01.so-net.or.jp/~koike
Provides exquisite pictures of wild and domestic birds in Tokyo,
Japan.
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/cat-faq
Basic cat care, guide to getting a cat, medical information, problem
behaviors, entertainment, and much more related material all about
cats.
Provides cat-related information. Offers numerous FAQs on different
cat breeds, feline health, and care issues. Offers links to show
schedules, cat organizations, FTP and gopher sites, as well as
links to commercial sites, picture sites, and cat owners' home
pages.
Contains pictures and some audio clips straight from the cat's
mouth. The Cat House (a.k.a. the Feline Conservation Center) is
a desert zoo that contains a variety of wild cat species. More
than 50 cats, representing 13 species, live at the compound. Includes
photos of recent births.
This site indexes societies, parks, government agencies, and volunteer
organizations devoted to preservation of animals in the wild and
their habitats. The Workshop offers their own software creations
to visitors with the request that donations be sent to further
their efforts. Be sure to visit the photo galleries and the BIG
CATS page.
http://www.best.com/~sirlou/cat.shtml
How do you say 'cat' in Hawaiian? Find that out and more at this
fun site filled with stories, photos, and factual information
on the care and feeding of cats. In addition, you can study the
history and evolution of cats as a species. (By the way, 'cat'
in Hawaiian is Popoki!)
http://www.best.com/~slewis/HHPCC/
The Happy Household Pet Cat Club (HHPCC), a 28-year-old international
organization, is geared toward cat owners who want to exhibit
their feline companions in cat shows. HHPCC's Web site offers
access to a bi-monthly newsletter, membership information, and
info on how you can get the most out of showing your household
cat in shows.
http://sunsite.sut.ac.jp/multimed/pics/feline/
Lets visitors view and/or download images of lions, tigers, cougars,
cheetahs, and other large cats.
http://www.imall.com/archives/cat.html
Offers pictures of cats-many cat pictures in GIF format, many
of them quite large. Also contains links to more cat pictures
as well as other cat-related sites. Enables you to send your cat's
picture for display.
http://www.awod.com/gallery/wgd/savage/
Features information on cats of all shapes and sizes. Offers links
to big cat organizations and the Zoe Foundation, which is dedicated
to helping endangered, large cats survive.
The Traditional Cat Association (TCA) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the health, longevity, and physical characteristics
of cats. The group's objectives include establishing a registry
for Traditional cat breeds, and to bring back and maintain the
"old style" look of each breed. This site includes links
to cat breeders, a newsletter, photos, membership information,
and more.
http://www.awod.com/gallery/probono/zoe/index.html
The Zoe Foundation is dedicated to helping endangered large cats
avoid extinction. Funds are raised through product sales, licensing,
and donations. The special focus of the foundation is on the Indochinese
tiger, panthera tigris corbetti. View photos of some big cats,
get info about foundation products, and learn how you can join
the preservation effort.
Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?', responded the Cheshire cat. 'I don't know.' Alice answered. 'Then,' said the cat, 'it doesn't matter.
Lewis Carroll
http://www.slsc.org/docs/mod3/mod3_2/mod3_22/ep2538g.htm
The St. Louis Science Center maintains this site filled with great
graphics and easy-to-understand information on the amazing dinosaurs.
Fun for both children and adults.
Children and adults will enjoy visiting the picture gallery and
exploring the journal of links to articles on paleontology. This
site also features a dictionary of translation and pronunciation
as well as maps of the ancient world. HotLinks to other related
sites are also available.
The show will feature exhibits by leading scientists, educators,
and paleontologists, artwork, and live and fossil plants. The
exhibit is the third of its kind in the United States and is sponsored
by the Academy of Natural Science in Philadelphia.
http://ipl.sils.umich.edu/youth/DrInternet/Dinosaurs.html
Take a narrated tour of the dinosaurs in the Hawaii exhibit and
see a baby Hypselosaurus hatch out of its shell. Then skip over
to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and view the
ancient birds and dinosaurs featured in the Life Over Time exhibit.
Both of these sites also provide links to other dinosaur exhibits
and information.
http://www.id.iit.edu/~doe/alphadmo_07a/dinosaur.html
High school students in Bellevue, Washington maintain this bulletin
board for elementary students to post messages, ask questions,
or make comments on any topic dealing with dinosaurs. Students
are also asked to make submissions to the newsletter Prehistoric
Post. In addition, there is an online dictionary of all the
terms used on the website, and links to additional dinosaur sites.
The Royal Turrell Museum is devoted entirely to paleontology.
View the Dinosaur Hall with murals and models of these mammoth
creatures. Alongside the close-up photos of each display is a
brief description of the dinosaur featured.
http://www.yahooligans.com/Science_and_Oddities/Dinosaurs
An audio Dinosaur Dictionary is features here with pronunciations
of the names of all the dinosaurs. You can also view QuickTime
video clips from Jurassic Park and the Lost World. Link to dinosaur
exhibits at several museums and an online magazine for children.
The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.
Will Cuppy
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
Robert Benchley
http://www.upei.ca/akbash/akbash.htm
The Akbash Dog is a livestock-protection dog found in rural Turkey.
This site enables you to view pictures of Akbash dogs, read their
history and breed description, and learn about Ashkash Dogs International
and its rescue program.
http://www.prairienet.org/~mkleiman/berner.html
Focuses on the Bernese Mountain dog. Includes photos, links to
mailing lists, FAQs, information about getting a Bernese puppy,
and links to owner sites.
http://mendel.berkeley.edu/dogs/bcs.html
Picture-filled site that provides special information on border
collie e-mail lists and an FTP site dedicated to border collie
information. Includes information for those individuals thinking
about getting a border collie, as well as an online training manual.
http://www.clark.net/pub/bdalzell/borzoiinfo.html
Provides information on the Borzoi breed. The Borzoi is a large
hunting dog of Russia. Includes pictures and a link to the Borzoi
Geneology Database. Also offers articles and links to additional
general dog-related information.
http://www.acmepet.com/canine/civic/k9_act.html
Provides a one-stop-shopping list of canine shows scheduled throughout
North America.
http://www.acmepet.com/canine/k9vacsch.html
If you're a pet owner, you know how difficult it can be to keep
up with your pet's inoculation schedule. However, there is an
easier way: visit this site, which contains a schedule for canine
vaccinations from age 6 weeks up to 18 months. The site also provides
descriptions on how each vaccine is administered and describes
the illness the vaccine treats.
http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~laird/Dogs/Ovcharka/
Focuses on the Caucasian Mountain dog, a flock guardian that has
served as a livestock guard, a home guardian, and a fighting dog.
Includes special information on the national club for this breed,
and contact information for the Caucasian Mountain Dog Club of
America, Inc.
http://www.acpub.duke.edu/~hendrix/choosing.html
Offers guidance and suggestions to those who are thinking about
getting a dog. Includes answers to a list of frequently asked
questions. Includes a list of reading resources, including books
and links to other sites.
http://www.clark.net/pub/bdalzell/21stcent.html
Covers how to properly care for and raise a dog. Includes tips.
Discusses aspects of several different breeds. Includes the electronic
version of the Merck Veterinary Manual and information about CompuPed,
a pedigree management program.
Gives pet owners something different to think about-animal-assisted
therapy. The author of this site details the experience of using
dogs to help reach out to the elderly and confined individuals.
The site includes links to organizations involved in animal-assisted
therapy, books and publications on therapy dogs, and links to
other dog-related sites.
Barking dogs may occasionally bite, but laughing men hardly ever shoot.
Konrad Lorenz
http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~laird/Dogs/glossary.html
Presents terminology both common and uncommon to the canine field.
Provides many links to additional sites, as well as pointers to
other parts of the glossary. Also contains contact information
for Humane Societies and the American Kennel Club.
ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/dogs.faq
Owner guides, puppy needs, health care issues, training tips,
behavior understanding, kennel clubs, publications, resources,
and much more material about man's best friend.
http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~laird/Dogs/Greyhound/
Did you know you can play a greyhound's ribs like an air guitar?
Well, not really, but at this site, you can learn the other
"Top 10" reasons you should adopt a greyhound. This
site focuses on finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. It
provides background information on the greyhound and its history
in the United States.
Provides information on the Pomeranian. Includes links to pictures,
history, and breed standards, as well as information on other
links related to the Pomeranian.
http://pasture.ecn.purdue.edu/~laird/Dogs/PWD/index.html
Offers information on the Portugese Water Dog, also referred to
as the Fisherman's Dog. Offers links to other related sites, including
the Pacific NW Portugese Water Dog Club site, which incorporates
HTML 3.0 background imaging techniques.
http://www.camme.ac.be/~cammess/www-pug/home.html
This thorough site presents the Pug dog, a member of the Toy group.
Find out why this dog is a great choice for potential pet owners
who live in a dwelling with no outdoor yard or dog run. The site
also provides a guestbook to record comments for passers-by.
http://warthog.cns.udel.edu/richard/RhoRidge/rrfaq.html
Offers information on e-mail lists of owners of the Ridgeback
dog (sometimes called the African Lion Hound), a native of South
Africa. Presents a list of frequently asked questions, for potential
owners of Ridgebacks.
http://www.in.net/~katl/rottpage/rottie.html
Thinking of getting a Rottweiler? Check out this site, which contains
listings of Rottweilers across the country that need a home. This
site also contains smaller images designed to identify links that
provide more information.
http://www.eskimo.com/~baubo/schip.html
Includes information and pictures on the Schipperke breed of dog
(pronounced "schipperkey"). Features a list of additional
sites that offer information on canines, including medical projects
and veterinary studies.
Focuses on the Tibetan Mastiff breed of dog. Includes Tibetan
Mastiff-related links to clubs, pictures, purchasing, and information
on relevant health matters.
http://wintermute.sr.unh.edu/ridgeback/ridgeback.html
Focuses on the Rhodesian breed. Contains some links to adorable
pictures of the young ridgeback and the owners that love them.
Also provides additional links to other canine sites.
http://www.stpt.usf.edu/~greek/westies.html
Displays pictures of small terriers and doggie cartoon images.
Also provides information to other terrier-oriented sites.
http://envirolink.org/arrs/ahimsa/tda/
The Dolphin Alliance is a citizen's action group established in
1992 that works to preserve dolphin and whale rights and the protection
of their environment. The Alliance has several goals, including
working to stop all capture of whales and dolphins within US waters.
The group hopes to do this through public education and legislative
reform.
Serves as a simple resource for pictures and information on dolphins,
killer whales, and other marine mammals. Includes information
about Keiko (the whale in the motion picture "Free Willy").
http://www.earthwatch.org/t/Twhales.html
The Earth Corps is tracking the migration of marine mammals including
whales and dolphins. This site provides links to other centers
conducting research, as well as to Wild Dolphin Societies in Florida,
Hawaii, and New Zealand. Take the opportunity to sign up for one
several Earth Watch expeditions in 1997 which will focus on exploring
dolphin intelligence.
http://wwwa.com/dolphin/project.htm
The Wild Dolphin Project was started in 1985 to study the history
and communication systems of Atlantic spotted dolphins in the
Bahamas. The project focuses on understanding dolphin behavior,
interactions, and communication. This colorful Web site offers
information about the project and includes photos, background
info on dolphins, and information on how you can join an expedition.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/ferrets.htm
Ferret lovers, come together! This site contains a listing of
links to other sites and other helpful info for ferret owners,
including a link to the American Ferret Association, Inc. the
California Domestic Ferret Association, and Ferret Lover's Clubs
throughout the country.
http://www.optics.rochester.edu:8080/users/pgreene/central.html
This site includes frequently asked questions (FAQ), veterinary
information, and a photo gallery of ferrets. Includes links to
a mailing list of ferret owners and links to related sites.
http://www.next.com/Homes/dennis/~dennis/ff/faq-index.html
Straightforward Q & As on every aspect of the care, feeding,
and raising of ferrets. The site also provides links to many other
sites and FAQs about behavior, health care, and keeping ferrets
as pets. A great overall resource for the facts on ferrets.
http://ferrett-world.csc.peachnet.edu/
Did you know there are approximately five to seven million pet
ferrets in the United States? That fact and more can be found
at this Web page, which offers a lot of ferret-related info on
topics, such as "Care and Keeping of Domestic Ferrets,"
"Going on Trips with Your Ferret," and "What Is
Your Ferret Eating?" View ferret pictures in the Photo Gallery.
http://www.modernferret.com/home.htm
This photo-filled site is a good resource for discovering products
and services available to ferret owners. Interested pet owners
can view samples of the magazine before subscribing and order
back issues. Modern Ferret proclaims that it is a magazine
produced for ferret owners, by ferret owners.
http://petsonline.com/shelters/sff/index.html
Located in Miami, the South Florida Ferret Club and Rescue conducts
educational seminars, sponsors rescue operations, and shelters.
This site provides information on adopting or sponsoring ferrets,
photos of newly adopted pets and recipes for ferret favorites.
You are invited to submit a recipe of your own to share with other
ferret lovers.
This is a searchable database of marine, freshwater, and aquarium
fish. Information for beginners and do-it-yourselfers on creating
home aquariums. Computer software from screen savers to games
to clip art all with a marine-life theme are also available. There
are also several links to other related sites.
http://www.wh.whoi.edu/homepage/faq.html
What is the world's largest fish? Smallest fish? Can fish swim
backwards? Whatever your question, you're likely to find the answer
at this site which is maintained by the Northeast Fisheries Science
Center.
http://www.actwin.com/fish/index.cgi
If you are interested in building or maintaining a home aquarium
this is the place to come for tips and information. There is an
extensive photo collection sorted by type of fish, an archive
of movies of aquariums, and directories of clubs, societies, and
vendors.
http://www.charweb.org/organizations/fish/INDEX.HTM
Much general information on designing, building and maintaining
aquariums. Several links to freshwater and marine fish aquariums,
societies, vendors, and public aquariums. A bonus is a listing
and links to universities and colleges which offer aquatic curriculums.
A must see if you are interested in a career in aquaria.
http://www.rtop.com/pipes/a_i.shtml
As the name implies, this site links to public aquariums, oceanographic
institutes, and government agencies involved in marine life, fisheries,
and aquaria. There are also links to FAQs, and a section for hobbyists
with how-to's in creating a home aquarium.
http://weblib.sask.net/subject/a/aquariums.shtml
No-nonsense site with list of FTP sites of text-only information
on aquariums and their inhabitants. Extensive amounts of information
available on all aspects of building, maintaining, and stocking
aquariums, as well as general information about fresh and salt
water fish.
http://makaha.mic.hawaii.edu:80/aquarium/
The Waikiki Aquarium has been in existence for nearly 100 years
and is the third oldest aquarium in the United States. Visit their
site for information on educational programs from preschool to
adult. Read about the interesting work done in the shark research
program for which the aquarium is noted.
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/mvz/mvzherpe.html
Describes the MVZ reptilian/amphibian collection, which includes
more than 200,000 specimens from around the world. Includes a
few pictures. Also contains a link to information about their
animal tissue collection, which can be used for DNA research.
http://rs306.ccs.bbk.ac.uk/flora/animals.htm#inverts
Contains an abundance of information about all kinds of mammals,
birds, amphibians, reptiles, and butterflies. Offers many links
to other animal specific sites.
http://envirolink.org/arrs/index.html
The Animal Rights Resource Site, sponsored by the Envirolink Network,
provides information for those involved in the support of animal
rights. An icon-based menu takes you to FAQs, journals, the latest
news, and extra resources. Includes information about the annual
International Animal Rights Symposium in Washington, DC. Information
on vegetarianism and veganism also is available at this site.
While this site is designed primarily for children, it is enjoyable
and informative for all ages. It contains a massive index of animal
photos and information pertaining to each species. The index is
searchable by the common name for an animal and by geographic
location. Teachers will find the resources pages, maps, and links
to other sites useful.
Dogs, cats, birds, and amphibians are featured on this site, along
with pet rescue operations, and tips on how individuals can aid
these efforts. Also find stories, training tips, and product information
for your pets. You can even submit your pet's photo and biographical
sketch for possible publication on the page.
http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~ifza664/index.html
Did you know that the average American eats 20 chickens a year?
That's according to Firsching Enterprises, the sponsor of this
site. This page includes other "cool chicken facts"
and "great chicken connections" (links to other sites/info).
Contains links to information on the history of chickens, the
poultry industry, and how to raise and care for chickens. Also
offers hen and rooster .WAV sound files.
http://www.nceet.snre.umich.edu/EndSpp/Endangered.html
Provides information on endangered species. Contains a large list
of extinct species and clickable image maps that identify at-risk
species by region.
Online exotic pet shop. Specializes in birds, reptiles, frogs,
ferrets, iguanas, snakes, hedgehogs, chinchillas, emus, fish,
turtles, chameleons, sugar gliders, wolf dogs, rabbits, and more.
Enables you to place classified ads for buying or selling (for
a $10.00 fee). Also includes an Online Exotic Pet Breeder Directory.
http://www.tezcat.com/~ermiller/getapet.html
This sight will come in handy for those who are thinking of getting
a dog or cat and need advice on where/how to get started. The
site offers information on choosing a breed, descriptions of different
types of animal shelters, advice on why you should avoid pet stores,
and the truth about puppy mills. Includes links to related sites.
The House Rabbit Society is a non-profit organization that works
to rescue abandoned rabbits and find permanent homes for them.
The Society also educates the public and assists humane societies.
This Web site offers information about rabbits that are available
for adoption, plus pictures and bios. It also offers links to
Web sites of HRS local chapters, and provides general information
about rabbits as house pets.
http://www.CyberArk.com/animal/telepath.htm
Do you believe humans can communicate telepathically with pets?
If so, you're not alone. This site describes one dog owner's experiences
in communicating telepathically with her dog, and includes submissions
by other pet owners who detail similar communications with their
animals. This page also refers you to reading material on the
subject, videos, and workshops around the country on inter-species
communication.
http://secondnature.com/nature.htm
This photo- and graphics-laden site features photographic artwork
of animals in their natural habitat. It also includes screen savers
of nature shots that users can download-for a small fee. Includes
photos of other nature venues, and links to other sites about
nature and travel.
Man is the most intelligent of the animals-and the most silly.
Diogenes
http://www.pet-vet.com/index.htm
Authored by Lowell Ackermann, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist
and author of 34 books on animal health, this site provides answers
to owner's questions about their pets' health.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/edwilliams/
For pet owners who are grieving over the death of a pet or an
ill pet, this site offers support and encouragement. One highlight
is the Monday Evening Candle Ceremony, a weekly event in which
people across the country (who have lost a pet) light candles
in memory of their departed companions. The site also includes
the Rainbow Bridge story, which provides an answer to the question:
"Where do our pets go when they die?" (You might want
to keep a tissue handy for this one.)
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/klund/bunny/bunny.html
PetBunny, which includes a mailing list for rabbit owners, is
an open forum for people who are interested in discussing rabbits.
The discussion includes such topics as diet, behavior, and medical
problems. The site includes a few links to specific rabbit home
pages.
http://www.primenet.com/~meggie/bridge.htm
This site, which offers an outlet for grieving pet owners, includes
poems, tributes, and photos from owners who want to share memories
of animals. Visitors can also access links to pages that contain
tributes to specific dogs, cats, and birds.
http://www.wmwoods.edu/asb/asb.htm
Anyone interested in horses, and show horses in particular, will
enjoy viewing the video clips of the various gaits displayed during
competitions. Detailed descriptions and diagrams of the horse's
structure and history of the breed are also featured. The site
includes a small photo gallery and links to saddlebred horse museums
and national organizations.
http://www.wsmith.com/equilinq/
Provides sales information about horses and horse-related gear.
Includes links to the red bluff bull and gelding sale and access
to the online magazine Ride!.
If you're looking for a horse to buy, or need a saddle or other
riding gear, the Horse Zone might be what you're looking for.
This site contains that information and more. Home of the Equestrian
Resource Center, this page contains a listing of classified ads,
a discussion group, and a photo gallery of horses.
http://www.spyder.net/horseadvice/
This Web site serves as a clearinghouse for articles and products
on horse-related topics. Includes a discussion forum, classifieds,
and links to other sites.
Horsenet offers information on equestrian vacations worldwide
and videos of the 1996 Olympic equestrian events. A large classified
section offers breeding, sale, and equipment information as well
as dates and locations of upcoming shows like Equine Affaire-The
Great American Horse Exposition.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/library/equine.html
This strictly-basics Web site provides a listing of horse resources,
including information on breeds and selection, horse publications,
publications on diseases, disorders, and parasites of the horse,
and general information such as behavior and training, buying
a horse, care and horse shoeing, nutrition and feeding, and more.
Join a discussion group, learn how to raise butterflies, or become
part of the efforts to preserve butterfly habitats. The impressive
photo gallery will help you identify the various species of moths
and butterflies and you can visit many butterfly gardens and zoos.
http://www.bos.n/home/bij/makers/ento/begin.html
This is a great starting place for anyone interested in learning
about insects. With the use of graphics and simple, straightforward
text, the anatomy and metamorphosis of insects are explained.
Links are provided to other entomology sites for further exploration.
Insects in poetry, literature, and music? Discover how these creatures
have played a part in the arts and humanities down through the
ages. The issue of Cultural Entomology, available at this
site, includes photographs, essays, and links to additional sites
in Hawaii, California, and Brazil.
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/imagegallery.html
They may not win an Academy Award, but the Tick and Beetle movies
that can be viewed at this website are a fascinating look at the
lives of these industrious creatures. The site also contains an
entomology index and special features on mosquitoes, lice, and
corn borers.
'Yuckiest' is not a distinction many Web sites would want, but
Wendall the Worm and Rodney the Roach take great pride in introducing
you to their world. Read all the exciting facts about the creepy
crawlers then take the Cockroachworld Quiz. Let Rodney give you
the lowdown on all his friends including the earthworm and the
bearded worm. A lot of fun as well as informative.
Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, this
site is an excellent source for information on caring for your
pet. There is a health section where children can print out pages
to color, each with an activity or advice on feeding, training,
or basic care. Pet owners are invited to submit a photo and/or
story about their pet.
This site features a pet care library of information on behavior,
common health problems, nutrition, and general care. The American
Animal Hospital Association also provides a geographic locator
guide for pet hospitals and tips on choosing a vet.
http://www.teleport.com/~dstroy/frogland.html
What's the difference between a toad and a frog? This is just
one of the FAQs answered on this fun, factual site. You can select
sound bytes from a library of frog calls and learn about keeping
frogs and toads as pets.
http://www.shadeslanding.com/jas/
Jason has assembled an impressive list of Internet sites on the
subjects of frogs, snakes, turtle, and even crocodiles. He also
provides ordering information for both products and animals and
a snake care sheet to keep your pet snake healthy.
http://www2.cy-net.net/~maxntim/index.html
The Longhorn Lizard Ranch breeds and sells many varieties of lizards.
Their Web site provides an index of care sheets for many these
species, including such exotic reptiles as the bearded dragon.
View the photo gallery and link to other reptile sites.
http://gto.ncsa.uiuc.edu/pingleto/herp.html
View the close-up photos and detailed information provided on
this Life List which includes newts, salamanders, lizards, terrapins,
and much more. Take a photo tour of the Shawnee National Forest,
the dwelling place of the cottonmouth water moccasin.
http://www.npsc.nbs.gov/resource/distr/herps/amrepnd/amrepnd.htm#contents
From the Northern Prairie Skink to the Tiger Salamander, this
site includes photographs, concise explanations of each species,
maps showing locations in North Dakota where each type of reptile
has been captured and the likely range of habitat.
http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~gpisani/SSAR.html
Founded in 1958, the Society for the Study of Amphibians &
Reptiles is the world's largest international herpetological society.
Find out about meeting dates, membership, publications, and conservation
efforts of this group.
http://www.Webcom.com/~iwcwww/whale_adoption/waphome.html
Learn how you can adopt a humpback whale for yourself or as a
gift for a friend. View photos of humpback whales and learn how
the whaling industry is threatening the survival of this species.
Features "Whalewatch," a newsletter of the Whale Adoption
Project.
http://kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov/songs.html
Presents the sounds of whales. Includes a small archive of audio
files.
http://www.physics.helsinki.fi/whale/
Serves as the whale-watchers network on the Internet. Offers pictures,
information about whales, information about countries around which
whales are active.
http://whales.magna.com.au/home.html
Children will really enjoy viewing the many photographs of whales
and then sending a description of their favorite one via e-mail.
They'll also find drawings submitted by children, song lyrics,
news stories, and even an Exit Exam! The photo galleries and whale
watching updates are a big plus.
http://tavi.acomp.usf.edu/foxbox/
This colorful, graphics-filled, and award-winning site gives you
the scoop on everything you ever needed to know about the fox.
Points you to articles, books, stories, songs, and poems, photos,
and more. Great site for kids and adults alike.
http://gaia.earthwatch.org/ed/olr/animal.html
How many carnivore species live in the tropical dry forests of
southwestern Mexico? Scientists are attempting to answer this
and many other questions through the projects they discuss on
this Web site. Maintained by Earthwatch, the site also includes
photographs of such animals as mountain lions, moose, and wolves.
http://rodie.animal.uwc.edu/Documents/RSAdir/Fauna.html
A great feature on this site is the detailed map of South Africa.
View photographs of warthogs taken in the Kruger National Park
and Reserve. Other national parks are featured along with an assortment
of animals of South Africa.
http://pilot.msu.edu/user/nixonjos/index.htm/index.htm
Great photos and a lot of fun facts about armadillos. Find out
how armadillos are being used in research to cure leprosy and
visit the Fast Facts file which dispels some of the common misconceptions
about these armored mammals.
Listen to an audio tape of 'Bat Chat', explore the Educator's
Activity book, or read the annual report of Bat Conservation International
to learn of their accomplishments in preservation, education,
and research. Visit the "Masters of the Night Exhibit"
to find out the truth about bats.
http://www2.portage.net/~dmiddlet/bears/index.html
This site, which contains a wealth of information and photos about
bears, provides up-to-date information about initiatives to protect
endangered grizzlies. Describes the evolution of bears and details
the different species, including the Brown, Polar, and Panda bears.
Includes a link to The Cub Den, a new Web site for children that
contains bear info geared to young readers. A sound file enables
you to hear a bear roar.
http://www.cuug.ab.ca:8001/~scholefp/swiftfox.html
Focuses on reintroducing the swift fox species back into the wild.
Stylish, colorful, and contains good reading. Includes links to
other sites, such as the International Wildlife Coalition and
the African Wild Dog Conservation Fund.
http://www.afhe.ualberta.ca/deer
Focuses on the impact of humans on Canadian wildlife and their
habitats. Provides interesting facts on the grizzly and livestock
diversification. Provides some species information including the
white tail deer, which can be found in every state in the Continental
US.
http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/~lmorgant/grizzly.html
Concerned about human land use and grizzly bear mortality, environmental
groups and other agencies formed the Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear
Steering Committee in 1994. This group works to identify and implement
research that will predict the effects of development on grizzly
bears. This site describes the Committee's activities and also
includes photos of grizzlies.
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/wildlife.htm
Provides information about almost any conceivable animal-related
topic-from bird watching to protection/preservation societies,
including the US National Parks, US National Forests, US National
Monuments, and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
http://www.csulb.edu/~persepha/hyena.html
Focuses on the much maligned and misunderstood spotted hyena,
a carnivore that roams the deserts of Africa. Includes lots of
photos. This award-winning site garnered the "Point Survey
Top Five Percent of the Web."
http://rubens.anu.edu.au/student.projects/rabbits/wildanim.html
Provides detailed information on Australian wildlife evolution.
Takes an intriguing look at the impact of animals, such as the
cane toad, English starling, rabbit, and fox, that were introduced
into the Australian ecosystem-and subsequently altered the habitat
of the wildlife already there.
http://www.execpc.com/~slc/k-m.html
Contains information about Galloway cattle and Targhee sheep.
Describes a farming technique called Management Intensive Grazing.
Interesting site for those curious about cattle and sheep farming.
http://www.ran.org/ran/kids_action/animals.html#pagetop
This site gives a kid's-eye view of the animals from the tropical
Rainforest, one of the oldest ecosystems of the world. Explains
why more species live in the Rainforest than any other area of
the world. Answers other frequently asked questions.
http://www.webcom.com/~degraham/
This site focuses on llamas, the South American camelid. Contains
pictures of llamas, the lineage of specific llamas, and all about
llama shows, products, literature, and llama associations. The
site has been voted among the top five percent of Web sites by
Point Communications, and also received a four-star rating by
Magellan.
http://www.bev.net/education/SeaWorld/manatee/manatees.html
Provides information on the habits, habitat, diet, and just about
anything else you would want to know about the manatee. Sponsored
by Sea World Education Department, this site also contains links
to Sea World of Florida, Texas, California, and Ohio.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
Showcases a comprehensive list of the various breeds of livestock,
including cattle, goats, horses, sheep, and swine. Sponsored by
the Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, this
site also provides background information and terminology on animal
breeds.
http://www.stud.unit.no:80/~sveinw/arctic/wild.html
Offers links to arctic wildlife and resources, including wolves,
foxes, polar bears, and Antarctic life.
Provides information on marine turtles, which are larger and more
interesting than the ones from the store. Also points out that
marine turtles are endangered and explains the issue, including
how you can help.
http://www.greywolf.com/wolf.html
Lists wolf resources and provides special reports on wolf-related
news throughout the country.
Provides the history and mission of the International Wolf Center.
Features links to related sites and a searchable telemetry database
of the movements of wolves through the Superior National Forest.
Includes a chance to listen to the howl of the wolf, pictures
of wolves, and links to newsgroups that cover wolves.
This site provides information on wolves and wolf recovery, as
well as Native American info, amateur radio, and more. Provides
updates on brutality incidents against wolves. Includes wolf photos
and graphics.
http://www.batnet.com/wombat/animals.html
Serves as a resource site for marsupials as well as other kinds
of existing and extinct species in the animal kingdom.
http://elvis.neep.wisc.edu/~firmiss/mephitis-didelphis.html
Do you know the difference between a possum and an opossum? Find
out about that and other interesting facts at this Web site. Contains
drawings and newsgroup information, skunk and possum trivia, stories,
photos, further reading, and a little historical perspective about
these two critters.
http://www.loomcom.com/raccoons
Features pictures, stories about raccoons, raccoon wildlife management,
and links to a raccoon lovers' mailing list.
The World Wildlife Fund is the world's largest independent conservation
organization. Read of the history and activities of the WWF and
their mission and goals to the year 2000. Also find Weekly Earth
Reports, fact sheets, project reports, and a searchable database
of publications.
This site focuses on conservation efforts in Canada by the World
Wildlife Fund. A FOR KIDS ONLY section introduces children to
preservation and conservation and how they can help. The site
includes detailed maps of Canada, fact sheets about endangered
species, and links to other environmental sites.
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