[General Sites] [Amphibians (Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts...)] [Birds] [Biochemistry] [Endangered Species] [Fish] [Insects] [Mammals (Animals)] [Rain Forest] [Reptiles (Snakes, crocodiles...]
| SciLinks | Registration required; database maintained by National Science Teachers Association |
| Museum of Natural History Search Engine | Indexes natural history sites; can keyword search huge database. |
| Animal Diversity Web | Pictures and information on each species. |
| Animal Omnibus | Collection of links for children |
| BBC Online Animals Wildfacts | Primates, Bears, Seals and Relatives, Dogs, Birds |
| BIOSIS Internet Resource Guide for Zoology | Biocomplexity, biodivesity, biological informatics, code of nomenclature, directory of biologists, general zoology, systematics-taxonomy & nomenclature |
| BIOSIS. General Zoology Page | Animals (in general); biodiversity (organizations, information systems, conservation, legislation, species coutns, more); careers in zoology; education (teaching aids & educational resources); electronic documents; electronic forums; entomology; guides to Internet resources for biologists; herpetology, organizations, ornithology, Personalia (prominent biologists web pages); universities |
| BioTech | Educational resource and biology reference tool. Dictionary, search the database. Grades 9-up. |
| BIOWEB | Massive site which allows you to search many categories for links. |
| Journey North | For K12. Engaging students in a global study of wildlife migration. |
| NetVet | The electronic zoo. Huge database with links to every kind of animal including fictional ones. |
| Natural History Notebooks. Canadian Museum of Nature | Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, endangered/extinct/prehistoric life, search by map |
| NatureServe Explorer | Geographic and zoological data |
| Kingdoms of Life | Information on the five categories (kingdoms) of life, including animalia, fungi, monera, plantae, protista |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Images/Pictures | Looking for images related to fish and wildlife? Hundreds online here |
| Virginia Natural Heritage Program | A comprehensive inventory of animal, plant and natural resources of the Commonwealth. Interactive maps allow searching by locality |
| Virtual Library. Biosciences | Extensive index of Internet sites of biological and biomedical interests. |
Amphibians (Frogs, toads
salamanders, newts...)
| Amphibian Checklist and Identification Guide | Some technical information; illustrated; online guide to Caudata: Salamanders & Anura: Frogs & Toads; in North America north of Mexico; from USGS |
| AmphibiaWeb | Advanced. Database of taxonomic information for every recognized species of amphibian; also endangered species information; from UC Berkeley |
| Amphibian Studies WWW Site | Advanced. USGS site; search bibliographic database & websites |
| Exploratorium. Frogs | Frog facts; tales & tours; online exhibits; frog activities & sounds |
| Savananna River Ecology Lab. Amphibians | Facts; hear frog sounds; pictures |
| Center for Global Environmental Education. 'Frogs as Bio-Indicators' Science Corner | Designed for K-12; facts, amphibian decline, frog watch, malformations |
| Froggy Page | Wealth of Internet resources on frogs: art, science, stories. |
| Herpetofauna - A Life's List | Pictures of amphibians, crododilians, reptiles |
| FROGLAND! | Frog jokes, fun & games, frog tv |
| Frogs for Kids | Pictures, sounds, coloring pages, frogs of Minnesota; from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| Frog Pond | Coloring book, stories, Rainforest activities; pictures; from Rainforest Alliance |
| Whole Frog | Interactive frog dissection. |
| Virtual Frog Dissection Kit | Interactively dissect a frog |
| Salamander Chronicles | Introduction to salamanders, anatomy, reproduction, characteristics, triploid, captivity, news & references |
| Salamanders of Nova Scotia | Facts, pictures; from NS Museum of Natural History |
| Feeding in Taricha Torosa | Movie of newt eating an insect |
| Bethnews Page | Newts as pets; care, tank setup, types of newts; by Beth Skwarecki |
| Birds. EuroBirdNet | Switzerland site. Links to ornithology servers around the world. |
| BIRDNET | Information on ornithology; associations; from National Museum of Natural History |
| BIRDNET: Bird Checklists | Endangered species checklist; state birds; Arizona & Mississippi bird checklists |
| BIRDNET: Bird Clip Art | Bird images by scientific or English common name |
| BIRDNET. Bird Orders | Bird orders, distribution |
| Cornell Lab or Ornithology | Projects; courses; nest cam; bird of the week database; bird sounds |
| All About Birds | How is a bird different from other animals; raptors; more; beautiful illustrations; from Kidzone. Site has "pop-ups" |
| The Raptor Center Home Page | International medical facility; kestrels, eagles, owls, hawks, gyrfacon, kestrel, goshawk, osprey, falcon, turkey vulture; facts |
| Birds. Eagles | Many, many links to sites on eagles. |
| Peterson Online | Birds & birdwatching; Bird Watcher's Digest online. |
| BioChemLinks | Great site! Lots of links in all areas related to biology, chemistry and biochemistry education. Please browse. |
| U.S. Code. Title 16 | Conservation |
| Endangered Species on EE-Link | Information on endangered species; news; materials for educators; extensive collection of Internet resources |
| Carnivore Preservation Trust | Devoted to saving the tiger. |
| Cat Tales Zoological Park | Information on endangered cats |
| Kids Corner, Endangered Species | How kids can help.; creature features include facts on plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arachnids; teacher's page. From U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
| Kids' Planet ESPECIES Animal Fact Sheets | Endangered Species Act; fact sheets on over 50 species; arranged by geographic area |
| Wild World | Interactive map of 867 land-based ecoregions across the globe; ecological features, climate, and plant and animal communities. From National Geographic Society |
| Wild World. Global 2000 | Interactive map; 200 areas identified by World Wildlife Fund as regions for conservation; from National Geographic |
| SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project | Research reports on endangedred species written by students; your kids can also submit |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Picture/Images Gallery | Under Wildlife Pictures, has slide show, "Endangered Means There's Still Time" |
| NOAA. Northeast Fisheries Science Center | News, hot topics, links; also Fish FAQs has answers to common questions about fish, plus links |
| Ocean Planet | Includes educational materials; fact sheets, family activities, children's books, lesson plans; from Smithsonian |
| International Year of the Ocean | Kid's & teacher's resources from NOAA. Endangered species facts; activities, coloring pages; Fish FAQs; northwest salmon fact sheets |
| FishScope | Time lapse recording of zebrafish embryos |
| Great White Shark | Information; good photos (half-eaten carcasses) |
| Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America | A primer from Cornell University. Biology and ecology of insects |
| Entymology. Iowa State Index of Resources | Links to all types of resources on entymology. |
| Iowa State Entymology Image Gallery | Insect gifs |
| Entomology for Kids | "Wee Beasties" (Entomology newsletter for teachers); BUG-GO (game for kids); insects in the classroom lesson plans; general guides (Using Insects in the Classroom; Six-Legged Science; Classroom Mascots; Collecting Insects; Starting an Observation Hive of Honeybees); From University of Kentucky |
| Monarch Watch | Monarch butterflies, biology, rearing monarchs, conservation, migration, other information |
| The Florida Monarch Butterfly Website | Facts on Monarch butterflies; photo essay on giant sulfur butterflies; overwintering locations, other information |
| Animal Facts: The Monarch Butterfly | Facts about the Monarch butterfly |
| Monarch Lifecycle | Pictures of the life cycle stages of the Monarch butterfly |
| ISLMC Whales Page | |
| Cats | The wild cats of the world. Great pictures and information. |
Rain Forest
Envirolink Huge
searchable database.
Rain forest search returned over 1,000 links including PBS QuickTime
video [software available online for downloading]; lists of endangered
species. Reports on social protest movements. Advanced site.
Reptiles (Snakes, crocodiles...)
| The EMBL Reptile Database | Taxonomy; appearance, size, distribution, relationships, habitats, food, behaviour, picture |
| Animal Diversity Web. Class Reptilia | Range, physical characteristics, natural history, food habits, reproduction, behavior, habitat, economic importance, conservation, references. Advanced |
| Savannah River Ecology Lab. Reptiles | Snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators; facts, pictures |
| Crocodilians Natural History and Preservation | All crocodile species. |
| The American Alligator | Biological information, demographic data, economic value |
| Snakes of North America | Information by family; content advanced but many pictures |
| Herpetology FAQs | Questions about snakes, see also Rattlesnake FAW |
| Gander Academy. Snakes Theme | General resources; snakes & people; caring for snakes as pets; poisonous snakes/ non-poisonous snakes; snake scale patterns; protection of snakes |
| Snakes | Brief introduction; listen to a boa; adaptations; reproduction; venomous snakes; facts; from San Diego Zoo |
| Snakes Alive - WebQuest | Elementary level, designed for grade 1. Research project. Includes snake life cycle, links |
| Flying Snake Home Page | See Quicktime movies |
| Turtle Trax | Dedicated to saving the endangered green sea turtle; news; research; kids page |
| Tracking Sea Turtles : Lessons in Saving Endangered Species | Lower elementary up; uses the Turtle Trax site |
| Herpetocultural Page | Links and information on turtles, geckos, frogs, etc. |
Frog gif from
Herp-Pix
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