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Amphibians
Birds
Dinosaurs & extinct animals
Endangered species
Fish and sharks
Invertebrates (insects, spiders)
Livestock

Mammals
Marsupials (kangaroos, koalas)
Marine animals
Microbes
Pets & animal care
Photo gallery
Reptiles
Tracking animals

Megasites

All about Nature: Animal Printouts: http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/coloring/

Basic information about many animals, appropriate for young children. There are also pictures to print out and color.
Animal Bytes: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/index.htm

Sea World collection of facts and information about various animals.
Animal Diversity Web: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/

A collection of pictures and information about animals.
Animal Guides: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/tag/animal-guides/

From the PBS Nature program, this site has facts, information, and links about many animals.
Animal Names: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0872847.html

Names for male and female animals, and their young.
Animal Omnibus Animal Sounds: http://www.animalomnibus.com/sounds.htm

A list of web sites that feature animal sounds.
Animals from A to Z: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/

This site has fact sheets and photos of all the animals at the Oregon Zoo.
Animals: Group Names: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0004725.html

What do you call a group of ants or kangaroos? Find out here.
Animals - Speed: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0004737.html

Various speeds of different animals.
Arctic Wildlife Portfolio: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/wildlife.html

Birds, mammals and sea mammals of the Arctic Circle.
Australian Animals: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/g-australia.html

This San Diego Zoo site gives a lot of information about animals native to Australia, including what they eat, and their habitats.
Canadian Wildlife Service: Hinterland Who's Who: http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp

Detailed information, including maps and pictures, about Canadian animals such as the beaver, caribou, cougar, grizzly bear, loon, moose, and porcupine.
Cool Cold Animals: http://library.thinkquest.org/J003310/coolcoldcreatu/

Learn about the animals of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Antarctica, and the Arctic. Includes puzzles to test your knowledge.
Creature Features: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/

Learn about many interesting creatures and their habitats at this site from National Geographic Kids.
Desert Animals and Wildlife: http://www.desertusa.com/animal.html

Facts about more than 50 desert-dwelling animals.
The Electronic Zoo: http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm

If it has to do with animals or pets on the Net, you can find it here.
Elite Farmer: http://www.elitefarmer.com/

Learn all about farm animals and pets. Topics include herding dogs, ponies, fishes, and livestock.
Encyclopedia of Life: http://www.eol.org/

Imagine an electronic page for each species of organism on Earth....scientists around the world can contribute to this amazing encyclopedia of life.
Extreme Animals: http://www.extremescience.com/animal-kingdom.htm

Want to know the biggest spider or what is the fastest creature of the sea? Find out at this site.
Habitats: Home Sweet Home: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/index.html

National Geographic takes you on an interactive exploration of animal habitats and plants.
Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Learn about how and why different kinds of birds, butterflies and whales migrate. Classrooms can even send in their own observations of migrating wildlife.
Kid's Corner: http://biology.usgs.gov/pierc/EDCbook1.htm

From the United States Geological Survey. Scroll down to the middle of the page for the Online Coloring Book of 20 species. Print out and color!
Kratt's Creatures: http://www.pbs.org/kratts/

This site is produced by PBS for kids. Be sure to check out "Creature World" on the sign post for information and photos of animals by continent.
Lincoln Park Zoo: http://www.lpzoo.org/animals/

Explore here for detailed animal facts and excellent photos. Check here first!
Meet the animals of the San Antonio Zoo: http://www.sazoo-aq.org/animalexhibits/animals.html

Detailed fact sheets about more than 75 types of animals that live in the San Antonio Zoo.
Natural History Notebooks: http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/mon2.htm

From the Canadian Museum of Natural History, this site provides brief information and drawings for almost 250 animals from mammals (like the cougar, hippopotamus or zebra) to reptiles (like the boa constrictor or crocodile). There are also sections about endangered species and prehistoric animals and a map so you can see which animals live where.
Nocturnal Animals: http://www.zoomwhales.com/coloring/nocturnal.shtml

Scroll down for brief information and pictures to print out for almost 100 animals!
Northwestern Animals: http://library.thinkquest.org/J001512/

This site, created by elementary school students from Vancouver, Washington, features the beaver, black bear, cougar, coyote, egret, mountain goat, otter, squirrel, trout, wolf, screech owl, and red fox.
Oakland Zoo Animals: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/animals/

Birds, mammals, marsupials, and reptiles of the Oakland Zoo.
The Odyssey of Life: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/odyssey/

NOVA Online features how life begins. A human embryo forms and grows using multimedia. Also available: how a pig, chicken and fish forms from an embryo. High graphics may lead this site to low slowly. Text version is available.
Oregon Zoo: http://www.oregonzoo.org/KidsZone/

What's happening at the Zoo? Lots of pages of information about animals.
Pestworld for Kids: http://www.pestworldforkids.org/guide.html

Eww! Mice, spiders, roaches, rats and more! When animals invade human turf, we call them pests. Learn more about these creatures, and how they interact with humans.
San Diego Zoo - Animal Bytes: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/index.html

Facts, photos, sound clips and video on animals and their habitats all over the world.
Sea World/Busch Gardens: Animal Bytes: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/index.htm

Quick information or fun facts about a terrestrial or aquatic animal.
World Animal Net Directory: http://worldanimal.net/directory

"The world's largest database of animal protection societies, with over 6,000 listings and links to more than 1,500 Web sites. To start a search, select a geographical region in the sidebar or search by category."

Amphibian Embryology Tutorial: http://worms.zoology.wisc.edu/frogs/welcome.html

For older students, this site explains the biology and life cycle including fertilization.
AmphibiaWeb: http://amphibiaweb.org/

"AmphibiaWeb is an online resource for people concerned with the declining amphibian problem. By providing easy access to data, we hope to accelerate broad-scale understanding of the causes of amphibian declines."
Reptiles and Amphibians: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=7

Here's information from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of salamanders, frogs, and toads. Looking for a particular animal? Type the name in the search box .

Frogs

The Froggy Page: http://www.frogsonice.com/froggy/

More than you will ever want to know about frogs!
Frogland: http://allaboutfrogs.org/froglnd.shtml

Weird facts about frogs, frog jokes & games, information for caring about different species of pet frogs and more.
Frogs: http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/

From the San Francisco Exploratorium, this site explores the frog with tales and tours, features, and online exhibits.
Metamorphosis: http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/frogs/

Learn about how frogs grow and change at this site with graphics.; http://www.pca.state.mn.us/kids/frogsforkids.html

In 1995, Minnesota schoolkids made a scary discovery - the frogs they were finding were deformed! Find out more about what they found, and other frog facts.

Salamanders & Newts

Salamanders and Newts: http://www.anapsid.org/sallies.html

Natural history, habitats, and information on how to care for salamanders and newts.

Birds

Birds megasites
Birds of prey (hawks, owls)
Ducks
Eagles
Hummingbirds
Swifts
Penguins

Birds megasites

All About Birds: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/

Migration, feathers and bird extremes: biggest, fastest, strongest and oldest.
All-Birds.com: http://www.all-birds.com/index.html

Excellent section on birds songs, bird anatomy, and bird shapes.
Migratory Bird Program: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/

US Fish and Wildlife Service: Office of Migratory Bird Management. Contains information about bird issues, conservation, monitoring, reports, management, and laws and treaties related to birds.
Patuxent Research Activities Birds: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/birds/

Links to sites on bird banding, breeding and population. Learn about these programs, use their data, participate in the counts, and write about the changes."
Birding/Wild Birds (About.com): http://birding.about.com/?once=true&

Great information for birdwatching. Includes info on bird feeders, bird houses, bird identification Note: About.com is a frames-based site, and their links to sites outside About.com remain within the About.com frame. Make sure you get the correct address when citing information from a site linked from About.com.
eNature.com Birds and Birding: http://www.enature.com/birding/audio.asp

Need to identify a bird by its song? Listen to more than 550 bird species here.
Eggs a Virtual Exhibit: http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/vexhibit/eggs/vexhome/egghome.htm

Birds hatch from eggs - and you can see all kinds here, including an ostrich and a penguin's egg. Information about nests too.
BirdNet: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/

This site combines the homepages of eight professional ornithological societies in North America. Find information about current research projects, legislative alerts and updates, species information, and links to wildlife rehabilitation centers, as well as other bird-related topics.
Birds: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=1

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of birds. Looking for a particular animal? There's a search box where you can type in the name.
Endangered Birds: http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/SpeciesReport.do?kingdom=V&listingType=L

US Fish and Wildlife Service. Basic data about endangered birds, including the main region where the birds are active, when the species was first listed as endangered, recovery priority, recovery plan, and the historic range of the species.
Nutty Birdwatcher: http://www.birdnature.com/

Bird identification, habitats, migration and more. Identifies birds by color. Focuses on birds in the Eastern U.S.
Audubon WatchList: http://birds.audubon.org/species-by-program/184

"The big idea behind the WatchList is prevention. By taking action now, we can prevent these at-risk birds from becoming threatened or endangered birds on the brink of extinction."

Birds of prey (hawks, owls)

Diurnal Birds of prey: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/info%2Dbooks/raptors/

Learn about birds that hunt during the day: habitat, senses, diet, behavior, longevity and more.
The Owl Pages: http://www.owlpages.com/

Owls in the US and around the world. Includes inforamtion, images, and sound of their calls.
The Raptor Center: http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/

The University of Minnesota provides birds of prey information and more.

Ducks

All About Ducks for Kids: http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Farm/ducks.html

Lots of information about this animal.

Eagles

Bald Eagle: http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/bald_eagle.html

What bald eagles eat, how they live and other facts!
Thinkquest eagle facts: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002383/

Elementary school students have created a site with bald eagle information: history, ecology, folklore, photos, games and more.
American Bald Eagle Information: http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/

Information on migration, eyesight, nesting, mythology, history and more.Includes information on the golden eagle and the harpie eagle too.

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds.net: http://www.hummingbirds.net/

All about hummingbirds.

Swifts

Living With Vaux's Swifts: http://www.audubonportland.org/local-birding/swiftwatch/swift_natural-history

Learn about the natural history these fascinating birds that roost in Portland area smokestacks and chimneys in September on their way south, and return year after year. Find out what to do if they come to roost in your chimney.

Penguins

Penguin Cam: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_splash/splash_cam.asp

View Monterey Bay Aquarium's penguins live!
Penguins: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/info%2Dbooks/penguin/

Habitat, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet, communication, longevity, and more.
Pete and Barb's Penguin Pages: http://www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Lots of penguin information, including pictures of the seventeen species of penguins.
National Geographic Emperor Penguin: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Emperor-penguin

Features an excellent video about Emperor Penguin chicks. Check links towards the bottom of the page, for more kinds of penguins.

Dinosaurs & extinct animals

Age of the Dinosaurs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/dinosaurs/

At this BBC site you can learn about many different kinds of dinosaurs, prehistoric life, how fossils are made, and the theories about what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct.
All About Dinosaurs: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/allabout/

A great site for younger kids. What were the biggest, smallest and older dinos? Facts on hundreds of dinosaurs, listed by name.
Curse of T. Rex: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/trex/

This NOVA show follows the trail of legal and illegal fossil dealing as the FBI tries to protect a valuable T. rex fossil. Includes info on plants and insects that coexisted with T. rex.
Dino Directory: http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/dino-directory/

"This is a guide to many of the most well-described dinosaurs, including hundreds of images." You can also look up dinosaurs by the period or geographic location they lived in.
Dinobase: http://dinobase.gly.bris.ac.uk/

Lots of dino-news, plus information on dinosaur tracks and eggs. Ask dino questions here! This site also features a long list of dinosaur species and the scientist credited.
Dinosaur Dig: http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/dinosaur/index.html

Fun games and activities help you learn more about dinosaurs, extinction, and fossils. From the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Dinosaur Fossils: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/dinosaurs/dinofossils/locations/

Search for your state - what dinosaur fossils were found where you live?
The Dinosauria: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/dinosaur.html

A site for dinosaur fans. Good information on hot dino topics, like dinosaurs' relationship to birds, and the"Were dinosaurs hot-blooded or cold blooded?" debate.
Dinosaurs: Fact and Fiction: http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dinosaurs/

From the United States Geological Survey [USGS], this site answers many of the frequently asked questions about dinosaurs: When did they exist? How long did they live? What colors were they?
Extinct in the Wild: Dodo Bird: http://www.bagheera.com/inthewild/ext_dodobird.htm

Learn the background of the dodo, its food habits, habitat, and why it became extinct.
Ice Age Mammals: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/Iceagemammals.shtml

Facts about mastodons, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and many more.
Pterosauria: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/pterosauria.html

Information about flying reptiles. Includes a link to the pterosaur database, and an explanation of how they flew.
A Guide to the Order of Trilobites: http://www.trilobites.info/

These extinct creatures once ruled the ocean bottoms. Excellent FAQS and illustrations.
Ichthyosuar Page: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/people/motani/ichthyo/index.html

Not quite dinosaurs, not quite fish, these "lizards with fins" swam in the ocean while dinosaurs ruled the land.Covers these reptiles diets, eyes, swimming ability and more.
Ravin' Ray's Plesiosaur FAQ's: http://webspace.webring.com/people/mr/ravinray/plesiosaur/faqs.html

Were these long necked prehistoric reptiles dinosaurs? Did they crawl on land? What did they eat? Lots of questions and answers.

Endangered species

Animal Info - - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals: http://www.animalinfo.org/

This site tells you what the rarest animals in the world are and gives you detailed information about each endangered animal, including habitat, diet, behavior, threats and reason(s) for decline.
Bagheera: http://www.bagheera.com

An interactive, multimedia site about endangered species. Requires a video player for some sections.
Endangered Marine Mammals: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/

From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this site provides information about different marine mammals that are endangered.
Endangered species Home Page: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/

A site full of information about endangered animals. Click on "Listing" and then "Species Information Page" to get lists of animals or plants.
ESPECIES Fact Sheets: http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html

Fact sheets on over 50 endangered species worldwide.
Exploring a World at Risk: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/

Take an expedition through the world of endangered species. Endangered animals, endangered habitats, causes of endangerment, and a tour of the exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
The History of the Endangered species Act: http://www.ti.org/ESAHistory.html

This timeline briefly explains the development of the act.
Mission: Endangered species: http://library.thinkquest.org/5802/

From ThinkQuest junior, for grades 4 to 6. This site introduces some of the animals that are endangered.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Division of Endangered species: http://www.fws.gov/species/

Search for information about endangered species or see what species are endangered in Oregon and in other states.
Watchlist: http://birds.audubon.org/species-by-program/184

"The big idea behind the WatchList is prevention. By taking action now, we can prevent these at-risk birds from becoming threatened or endangered birds on the brink of extinction."
Wildlife: http://www.nwf.org/wildlife/

Find out about wildlife conservation. Research animals that are endangered. Learn how you can make a difference.
Endangered species Oregon: http://www.fws.gov/oregonfwo/species/

What animals and plants are endangered in Oregon? Detailed information included for some species.

Fish and sharks

Fish megasites
Salmon
Marine Animals and Marine Mammals
Sharks and Rays

Fish megasites

FINS: Fish Information Service: http://fins.actwin.com/index.php

Information on aquariums and aquarium fish. Click into indexes for the many fish species or search by keyword.
Fish: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=3

Information from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of freshwater and saltwater fish. Looking for a particular kind? There's a search box where you can type in the name.
FishBase: http://www.fishbase.org/search.html?server=IFM-Kiel

Search for information on more than 25,000 species of fish. You can search by name, family, country and more. For older students.
Marine Life Learning Center Kid's Corner: http://www.fishid.com/facts.htm

Find out more about what fish look like, how they clean themselves, and what they eat.

Salmon

Interactive Salmon Cycle: http://www.streamnet.org/SLC.html

This site from the Bonneville Power Administration has information about the life cycle of different kinds of salmon with links to photographs showing the various stages.
Northwest Salmon: http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/books/salmon/salmon1.htm

This site has great background information about salmon in the Snake and Columbia Rivers for older students.
Salmon Incubation Cam: http://www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us/Region2/
ie/eggcam/html/videocam.cfm

See a live picture of salmon incubating at this site from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game! There is also a photo album that shows how the eggs develop step by step and background information about the life cycle of the salmon. You will need the Real Player plug-in to view this site.
Pacific Northwest Salmon Center: http://www.pnwsalmoncenter.org/

This research and learning center was established to educate the public about wild salmon and how they help the ecosystem. Click on Links and FAQs for more info.
The Salmon Page: http://salmonpage.com/

This page started as a 5th grade science class project. They're in college now, but their former teacher maintains this page of all kinds of information about salmon.
Salmon: Salmon Life Cycle: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/fish/printouts/Salmon.shtml

Learn about the salmon life cycle, salmon predators, and take a quiz.

Sharks and Rays

Crittercam: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/fish-animals/sharks-and-rays/crittercam-grey-reef-shark.html

Have you ever wondered what it feels like swim with a shark? Find out by watching the movie at this National Geographic site. (
Fiona's Shark Mania: http://www.oceanstar.com/shark/

News, stories, and pictures of sharks.
Island of the Sharks: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks/

NOVA Online dives into the world of sharks. Learn shark facts and see clear and detailed pictures. High graphics may lead to this site loading slowly. Text version is available.
Shark Friends: http://www.sharkfriends.com

Find out all about different kinds of sharks, dispel the many shark myths. Learn about other ocean creatures too, including rays .
Information and Facts about Sharks Sharks-world.com: http://www.sharks-world.com/

"The main stop for shark information." Information about species, conservation, plus a video of the Great White shark.
Shark School: http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/

Shark anatomy, facts, games and more can be found at this site from the San Diego Natural History Museum. Compares sharks and rays too.
Sharks and Their Relatives: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/info%2Dbooks/
sharks%2D%26%2Drays/index.htm

Sea World site provides habitat, senses, diet and more.
The Truth about the Monsters of the Deep: http://library.thinkquest.org/J001458/

A site full of facts about sharks as well as a quiz, pictures and movies.
Zoom Sharks: http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/sharks/

"Excellent information on sharks, and their pancake-shaped relatives, the rays. Includes anatomy, intelligence, defenses and more.

Invertebrates [Insects, Spiders etc]

Invertebrates megasites
Ants
Bees and wasps
Butterflies and moths
Cockroaches
Flies
Spiders
Termites
Walking Sticks
Worms

Invertebrates megasites

AquaFacts: Marine Invertebrates: http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/marineinvertebrates.html

Questions and answers about marine invertebrates, including "How large can invertebrates grow?" "What do invertebrates eat?" and "How do they catch their prey?"
Bug Club for Young Entomologists: http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/

Bug identification steps, bugs as pets, and more. Click on the tab "Insects" for bug information.
Entomology for Beginners: http://www.bijlmakers.com/entomology/begin.htm

Includes insect anatomy, metamorphosis of insects, and insect classification.
Pestworld for Kids: http://www.pestworldforkids.org/guide.html

Eww! Spiders, roaches, fleasand more! When insects invade human turf, we call them pests. Learn more about these creatures, and how they interact with humans.
Insect Images: http://www.insectimages.org/

Searchable photographs of hundreds of insects and their relatives!
Insects and Spiders: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=4

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of insects and spiders. Looking for a particular kind? There's a search box where you can type in the name.
Insects Home Page: http://www.earthlife.net/insects/

The biggest, the smallest and the most can be found here. Which insect is the fastest flyer? Which one lives the shortest?
Marine Flatworms of the World: http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~bu6/index.html

The value of this site is its images. It is someone's personal page and is extremely slow to load. However, it is well-worth the visit and the wait. Includes flatworms, nudibranchs, sea stars and more.
OSU Extension Urban Entomology Web Site: http://www.ent.orst.edu/urban/home.html

Fact sheets of many urban insects, plus photographs of the insects at different stages of life. Includes information about insects as pests.
Seashore Creatures: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=8

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many seashore invertebrates including sea squirts, nudibranchs, octopuses, squids, lobsters, shrimp, crabs and many more. Looking for a particular animal? There's a search box where you can type in the name.

Ants

Gakken's Photo Encyclopedia "Ants": http://ant.edb.miyakyo-u.ac.jp/INTRODUCTION/Gakken79E/Page_02.html

What do ants like to eat? Why? How do they carry their food? Find out here. Learn about ant fighting, ant enemies, the ant body, and nest, ant mating, eggs, larvae, species, and ants through winter. Learn how to catch and keep ants and more.

Bees and wasps

Anatomy of a Hive: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bees/hive.html

Learn everything about a bee hive, including the queen, how honey is made, how bees communicate, pollen collection and more. Features many photos.
bumblebee.org: http://www.bumblebee.org/l

Everything you need to know about these black and yellow fuzzy bees.Why do these bees have hair? How do they fly? and FAQs
Honey.com: The Honey Expert: http://www.honey.com/nhb/home/

Read all sorts of information about honey such as why bees make it and its history. There are honey trivia, facts and recipes too.
Paper Wasp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHaKqTfZ8cQ

Army ants vs. paper wasps, who wins? And how do wasps protect their paper nest from a rainstorm? Watch this video to find out.

Butterflies and moths

Children's Butterfly Site: http://www.kidsbutterfly.org/

World-wide site. Includes butterfly life cycle, FAQs, and wonderful photo galleries. Also translations of butterfly life cycle in multiple languages. Good links page too!
Butterflies: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=2

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of butterflies. Looking for a particular kind? There's a search box where you can type in the name.
Butterfly Fun!: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/fun.htm

This site from the Florida Museum of Natural History explains the butterfly life cycle, the difference between a butterfly and a moth, and has an extensive image gallery.
Butterfly Web site: Picture Gallery: http://butterflyWeb site.com/gallery/index.cfm

Clear photos of many butterfly species!
Monarch Watch: http://www.MonarchWatch.org/

Photos, biology, migration, raising them in your classroom, and more.
Moths of North America: http://www.cirrusimage.com/moths.htm

Tons of photos and information to help you identify moths. Includes info on silkworms, gypsy moths, moths as pests and many more.

Cockroaches

Yucky Roach World: http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/roaches/

Learn about roach anatomy, what a roach does all day, and find out some facts.

Flies

Life Cycle of a Fly: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Decomposition-fly-life-cycles

From eggs to larva, learn about the lifecycle of the fly.

Spiders

Spider Anatomy: http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/spiders/anatomy/spideranatomy.htm

Learn all about the body parts of spiders and their functions.
Spiders: http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/spiders/spiders2.htm

Did you know that the Daddy Long Legs is not really a spider? Learn about them and 15 spiders. Includes photos.
Tarantulas.com: http://www.tarantulas.com/

Facts about tarantulas and how to take care of them. Also pictures of many tarantula species.
Spider Silk: http://www.backyardnature.net/spidsilk.htm

Spider webs come in different shapes and are used in different ways. Learn about them here.
The Web Page: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002138/

Information about six different kinds of spiders, photos, a word search, and even a recipe for a spider sandwich!

Termites

Dr. Don's Termite Page: http://www.drdons.net/

This research scientist studies termites. Check this site out to find out more about these critters.
Termites- Life' Ultimate Architects: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m7odGafpQU

This video takes you inside a termites nest, to learn how they build these 15-foot structures, and why. And you get to see their gigantic queen!

Walking Sticks

Worms

The Adventures of Herman: The Autobiography of Squirmin' Herman the Worm: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/

Where do worms live? What do they eat? Find out here!
Worm World: http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/flash/worm/

Body parts, what they eat and do, and more.

Livestock

Livestock megasites
Chickens

Livestock megasites

Beef Home Page: http://www.beef.org/

Information and statistics on cattle production from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Breeds of Livestock: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/

Specific information about various breeds of livestock as well as general information from the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University.
Farm Animals Around the World: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/farm.shtml

Very basic information on many farm animals, with printable coloring pages.
Barnyard Palace NCSU: http://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/general/barnyard/barnyard.htm

Click on the barn buildings to learn more about the animals that live there.
Woolmark Home Page: http://www.wool.com.au/LivePage.aspx?pageId=2202

From the Australian inovation Limited. Pictures, movies, written descriptions... just about anything you could want to know about sheep and wool.

Chickens

Chickscope: http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/about/

See how a chick grows inside the egg or learn how to do egg math.
The Coop: http://www.the-coop.org/

A page with many resources and links about raising and showing poultry.
Portland Chickens: http://www.growing-gardens.org/portland-gardening-resources/chickens.php

Feeding, chicken coops, nesting boxes - everything you need to know about raising chickens in Portland, Oregon.

Mammals

Mammals megasites
Bat
Bear
Cats
Dogs
Dolphins
Elephants
Elk
Gorilla
Marsupials (kangaroos, koalas)
Monkeys & Apes
Seals
Tigers
Walrus
Whales
Wolf

Mammals megasites

What is a Mammal?: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=5

This site tells you what a mammal is. Click on links to other articles about the major groups of mammals and other related topics.
Animal Information: http://www.bearcountryusa.com/animals/index.php

Facts about bears, elk, wolves, deer, mountain lions and many more mammals from Bear Country U.S.A., a wildlife park in South Dakota.
Mammals: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=5

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of mammals. Looking for a particular animal? There's a search box where you can type in the name.

Bat

All About Bats: http://www.batcon.org/index.php/all-about-bats/intro-to-bats/subcategory.html?layout=subcategory

Lots of information about bats, including bat houses, photos, and bat conservation .
KidZone Bats: http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/bats/index.htm

You'll find bat facts, a slide show, and even a picture of baby bats.

Bear

The Bear Den: http://www.bearden.org/

Explores different bear species, facts about bears, and how to protect bears.
Great White Bear: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/great-white-bear/introduction/3348/

From the PBS Nature program, this site provides information about habitat, diet, and challenges the polar bears face.
National Geographic Creature Feature - Polar Bears: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature/Polar-bear

Who they are and where they live, what do they live on. Quick facts about polar bears.
Polar Bears: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/
info%2Dbooks/polar%2Dbear/

From Sea World, this site provides information about habitat, senses, diet, communication and more.
Showdown at Grizzly River: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/grizzlies/

Learn about a bear cub growing up in the Alaskan wilderness at this PBS site.

Cats

Cats megasites
House Cats
Cheetahs
Lions
Snow Leopard
Tigers

Cats megasites

Big Cats On Line: http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/agarman/

Evolution, species, conservation of cats of the wild and includes crisp photographs.
Big Cats.com: http://www.bigcats.com/home

Tons of interesting facts - compare big cats by weight, learn to identify big cats, and explore their fossil history.
Caracal Kittens at the Oregon Zoo: http://oregonzoo.org/Newsroom/2011releases/PDFs/Caracal_kittens_names_Aug18.pdf

See photos of the Caracal kittens at the Oregon Zoo, and learn what their names mean.
Cats: Plans for Perfection: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/

National Geographic provides information about cat biology, behavior, senses and more. Images and diagrams included.
Species Accounts: http://lynx.uio.no/lynx/catsgportal/cat-website/20_cat-website/home/index_en.htm

Wild cats are grouped according to five geopolitical regions. Choose a region and learn about what breeds exist there. Colorful photographs and detailed facts about each species included.

Cheetah

The Cheetah Spot: http://www.CheetahSpot.com/

Facts, graphics, sounds, appearance, speed, food, history and more.

Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard Trust: http://www.snowleopard.org/catfactsclassroom/catfacts

Facts, habitat, photographs and more.

Lions

African Lions: http://www.thebigzoo.com/animals/african_lion.asp

Facts, photographs and more.
Lion: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Exhibits/PredatorsOfSerengeti/lion.htm

Did you know that lions have nine distinct sounds, including roars, grunts, and growls? Learn all about lions, their habitat, life span, and about the new lions at the Oregon Zoo.
Lions: Photo Gallery: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/photos/lions.html

Check out this National Geographic site for photographs of lions.
The Vanishing Lions: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/

Learn why African lion populations are vanishing at this site from PBS Nature.

Tigers

Tiger Information Center: http://www.savethetigerfund.org/

"Learn about tiger ecology, tigers in trouble, zoo tigers, and more!"
Tigers: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/tiger/

Sea World site about tigers and their habitat, senses, diet and more.
Tigers: http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/tigers/index.html

From the World Wildlife Organization, this site gives interesting facts about tigers, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat and threats.

Dolphins

Bottlenose Dolphins: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/bottlenose/index.htm

Learn how long these dolphins live, how they care for their young, and how they communicate at this site from Sea World.
Dolphins Defenders of the Wild: http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/dolphin.php

Learn about dolphin babies, eating habits, how dolphins communicate and adapt.
Dolphins-world.com: http://www.dolphins-world.com/

Learn about many kinds of dolphins, including pink river dolphins.
The Secret Language of Dolphins: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/AnimalsNature/Dolphin-language

How do these smart animals communicate?

Elephants

Asian Elephant: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/Elephants/elephant.asian.htm

Check out the elephants at the Oregon Zoo and learn about Asian elephants, their history, diet, care, breeding and more.
Big Talkers: http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/
0109/articles/big_talkers_0109.html

National Geographic for Kids explains how human believe elephants hear and speak to one another.
Echo of the Elephants: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/echo/

This site from PBS' Nature introduces some famous elephants and explain how elephants communicate.
Elephant Information Repository: http://elephant.elehost.com/

This site has elephant information, news, and links.
EleFacts and Elephantrivia: http://www.himandus.net/elefunteria/library/elefacts/elefacts.html

How big is an elephant's brain? How big is an elephant compared to a blue whale? Find out here!
Elephant Herd: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/Elephants/elephant_herd.htm

This site has information, photos and video on all the elephants at the Oregon Zoo, plus links to the elephant exhibit and elephant history.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsianElephants/default.cfm

Check out Washington DC's National Zoo's information on Asian elephants, and track the growth of Kandula, the baby elephant born November 2001.

Elk

Elk Facts: http://www.rmef.org/AllAboutElk/

Learn about elk: how big they are, whether they have antlers or horns, and play elk-related games.

Monkeys & Apes

Apes
Chimpanzees
Gorillas
Orangutans

Apes

All about Apes: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/apes/

Learn more about the gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, gibbon, and siamang at this site.
Apes: http://anthro.palomar.edu/primate/prim_7.htm

Learn how apes and humans differ from all other primates, where apes live, and why they are at risk.

Chimpanzees

Chimpanzee: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/mammals/chimpanzee/

Learn all about chimpanzees at this National Geographic site.
The Jane Goodall Institute: http://www.janegoodall.org/

Frequently asked questions are answered here. Information about chimps and about Jane Goodall.

Gorillas

Gorillas: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/info%2Dbooks/gorilla/

From Sea World, facts about diet, habitat, senses, and more.
Mountain Gorillas: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/mgorilla/mgorilla.html

Information about mountain gorillas and the countries where they live.
Koko.org The Gorilla Foundation: http://www.koko.org/index.php

Koko the famous gorilla had pet kittens and uses sign language. You can watch videos of her here.

Orangutans

All AboutOrangutans: Orangutan Foundation International: http://www.orangutan.org/orangutanfacts.php

What does the orangutan eat? What tools does it use? How are we trying to save this endangered animal? Find out here.

Marsupials (Koala, Kangaroos)

Enchanted Learning: Marsupials: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/marsupial.shtml

What are some marsupials? What do they eat? What does a Tasmanian Devil look like?These questions and more are answered at this site .
Mammals: Koalas: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-koala.html

How are koalas born? What do they eat? These questions and more are answered at this site from the San Diego Zoo.
Australian Koala Foundation: https://www.savethekoala.com/kids/factsforkids.html

Fun facts and FAQs about koalas, plus lots of photos.
Outback Australia Travel Guide Kangaroo Facts: http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/kangaroo-facts.html

Did you know a red kangaroo can hop 25 feet high, at 40 miles an hour? Fun facts about these animals with pouches.

Seals

Harbor Seals: http://www.seaworld.org/animal%2Dinfo/
info%2Dbooks/harbor%2Dseal/

Sea World site provides habitat, senses, diet and more.

Walrus

Walrus: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/walrus/

Habitat, diet, communication, senses, longevity, population and more from Sea World.

Whales

American Cetacean Society: http://www.acsonline.org/education/curriculum/sizechart.html

Want to compare whales by size? Check this chart. Other links let you learn about whale anatomy, evolution and a breath chart tells you maximum times and distances of whales' dives.
Ask Shamu Index: http://www.seaworld.org/ask-shamu/index.htm

Do you have a question about ocean life? Check here to see if you can find the answer; if not, email your question to Shamu.
Baleen Whales: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/baleen/

Habitat, diet, communication, senses, longevity, population and more.
Beluga Whales: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/beluga/

Habitat, diet, communication, senses, longevity, population and more.
California Gray Whale Tutorial: http://www.slocoe.org/resource/whale/whale1.html

Learn about migration, feeding, whale behavior and calving of gray whales.
J.J.'s Adventure: A Baby Gray Whale's Rescue and Release: http://library.thinkquest.org/4397/

Read about a baby whale that was stranded and rescued in California. This award-winning site, created by students, also contains activities, links, and a quiz.
Killer Whales: http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/killer-whale/

Sea World site about habitat, diet, senses, communication and more.
The Majestic Presence of the Whale: http://library.thinkquest.org/2605/

Click on the species of whale you want to learn more about!
WhaleNet: http://whale.wheelock.edu/

Resources about whales for students and teachers, including a place to ask scientists a question, a whale quiz, slide shows, stories and more.
Whale Times: http://www.whaletimes.org/

Learn about squid, whales, seals, sharks, penguins, and sea stars, then read the whale tale or try the species sleuths activity.
Whale Acoustics Project-Underwater Sounds: http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/acoustics/sounds.html

Listen to whales online!
Whale-Watching-Web: http://www.helsinki.fi/~lauhakan/whale/

All you could ever want to know about whales, their migration and more!
Zoom Whales: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/allabout/

"Zoom Whales is a comprehensive on-line hypertext book about whales. It is designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It was created with a simple structure that allows the reader to start at a basic level for each topic, and progress to more advanced information when and if it is desired." Also contains coloring sheets and material for teachers.

Wolf

Learn about Wolves: http://www.boomerwolf.com/wolfwrld.htm

The fascinating world of wolves through pictures, sounds and text!
Wild Wolves: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/

NOVA Online presents interesting facts about wolves. High graphics may lead to slow loading. Text verison is available.
WolfQuest: http://iwc.wolfquest.org/

WolfQuest is a web based video game that simulates the wolf's quest for prey that it must hunt to survive. Hunt elk, explore the wilderness as if you were a wolf. Play alone or with friends.
Wolves: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/wolves/

Explore the factors that affect a wolf's survival. Classroom ideas are also included.

Marine Animals

Marine Animals megasites
Cnidaria (jellyfish, coral, anemones and other stingers)
Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles)
Dolphins
Echinoderms (star fish, sea urchins, sand dollars, sea cucumbers)
Fish
Marine Invertebrates
Manatees
Mollusks (Clams, Snails, Octopus, Squid, nudibranchs and sea slugs)
Penguins
Sea Otters
Sea Turtles
Sea
Seals
Sponges
Walruses
Whales

Marine animals megasites

Aquatic Safari: http://www.seaworld.org/wild%2Dworld/safari/virtual%2Daquarium/

Some "fun facts and beautiful images that will help you get to know these unique creatures" of the ocean better.
AquaFacts: http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/

Beluga whales, dolphins and sea turtles are just a few marine animals you can learn about at the Vancouver Aquarium's AquaFacts page.
Biggest, Smallest, Fastest, Deepest: Marine Animal Records: http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=11767&pst=1376156

Find out which animals are the biggest, fastest and more.
Crittercam: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/critter/

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a shark? Find out by watching the movie at this National Geographic site. (Click on Fur Seal QuickTime movie to start-it requires the QuickTime plug-in.)
Deep Sea: http://marinebio.org/Oceans/Deep/

Did you know that the ocean has layers and that certain creatures only live in their layer? Find out what lives at the very bottom of the ocean here!
Creatures of the Deep Sea: http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/deep-sea-menu.html

Turn the sonar on, and move your cursor around to light up creatures living in total ocean darkness. Click on an animal to learn more. There's info here about bioluminescence too.
NOAA Species Information: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/

Click on links to marine animals (whales, dophins), marine turtles, and other marine creatures for great information.
Welcome to Life in the Ocean: http://www.calstatela.edu/faculty/eviau/edit557/oceans/norma/oocean.htm

The sandy beach, the tide pool, the kelp forest and the open seas -learn about creatures that live in all parts of the ocean. Great photos! Good for younger students.

Cnidaria (jellyfish, coral, anemones and other stingers)

Introduction to the Cnidaria: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cnidaria/cnidaria.html

Explore jellyfish, corals, and other stingers. . .
Wonders of the Seas: Cnidarians: http://www.oceanicresearch.org/education/wonders/cnidarian.html

What are cnidarians? How are their bodies shaped? Find out at this site.
Sea Anemones: http://www.marineparks.wa.gov.au/fun-facts/sea-anemones.html

Find out what the sea anemone eats, its relation with the clown fish, and more at this site from Marine Parks Western Australia.
Sea Anemones: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/sea-anemone.html

Did you know that some species of sea anemone can live 50 years or more? Learn all about sea anemones at this site from National Geographic.
Corals and Coral Reefs: http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/coral/coralcr.html

Habitat, senses, diet and more.
Aquafacts: Jellyfish: http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/jellyfish.html

This site from the Vancouver B.C. Aquarium has many interesting facts about jellyfish.
Jellyfish: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/jellyfish/

From National Geographic, this site has photos and facts about jellyfish.

Crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles)

Marine Crustaceans of Southern Australia: http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/crust/page1a.html

Maintained by the Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, this site is a great source for photos of many types of crustaceans. Organized by species and common names. Be sure to look at "Your questions answered": a crustacean FAQ.
Acorn Barnacle: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/AnimalDetails.aspx?enc=VsGX+Lst7QbcoYpGWpcuQQ==

Did you know that acorn barnacles are related to shrimp? This site from the Monterey Bay Aquarium explains where they live, what they eat and more.
Barnacles: http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/barnacles.html

Learn all about barnacles at this site, then take the quiz at the bottom of the page.
Hermit Crab: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/AnimalDetails.aspx?enc=n3f4wmcSJaOsYmIc78j6wA==

Learn basic information about the hermit crab at this site from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Horseshoe Crab: http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110020/hscindex.html

Anatomy, habitat, life cycle and more about the horseshoe crab.
Lobsters: http://octopus.gma.org/lobsters/

Find out about the parts of a lobster, the different kinds of lobster, and the lobster life cycle at this site from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. There are even activities for you to try.

Echinoderms (star fish, sea urchins, sand dollars, sea cucumbers)

Echinoderms: http://www.oceanicresearch.org/education/wonders/echinoderm.html

Learn more about sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers at this site.
Echinoderms: http://www.seasky.org/reeflife/sea2d.html

Learn about different kinds of echinoderms: sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers.
Sea Cucumbers: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/
echinoderm/seacucumber/printout.shtml

Learn all about sea cucumbers at this site.
Sea Cucumbers: http://www.reef.edu.au/asp_pages/secb.asp?FormNo=46

Where they live, how they move, how they eat, how they breathe, and more.
Sea Stars: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/
echinoderm/Seastarprintout.shtml

Learn more about sea stars at this site.
Sea Stars: http://www.reef.edu.au/asp_pages/secb.asp?FormNo=43

Sea stars are some of the most unusual creatures you can find in a tide pool. Did you know they can spit out their stomachs?
Sea Urchins: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/
echinoderm/Seaurchin.shtml

Learn more about sea urchins at this site.
Sea Urchin Education: http://www.stanford.edu/group/Urchin/

This site was developed for high school biology teachers. It provides laboratory modules for studying various aspects of sea urchin development. Be sure to check out the sea urchin animations, on the Contents page under Suppport Materials (it's called Virtual Urchins).
Sea Urchins: http://www.reef.edu.au/asp_pages/secb.asp?FormNo=42

Learn all about sea urchins--where they live, what they eat, who eats them, how they grow and reproduce.

Marine Invertebrates

AquaFacts: Marine Invertebrates: http://www.vanaqua.org/education/aquafacts/marineinvertebrates.html

Questions and answers about marine invertebrates, including "How large can invertebrates grow?" "What do invertebrates eat?" and "How do they catch their prey?"
Marine Invertebrates Photos: http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~bu6/

The value of this site is its images. It is someone's personal page and is extremely slow to load. However, it is well-worth the visit and the wait. Includes flatworms, nudibranchs, sea stars and more.
Seashore Creatures: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=8

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on seashore creatures including sea squirts, nudibranchs, octopuses, squids, lobsters, shrimp, crabs and many more. Looking for a particular animal? There's a search box where you can type in the name.

Manatees

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park: The Manatees: http://www.citruscounty-fl.com/manatee.html

See images and habitats of manatees, and learn all about them.

Mollusks (Clams, Snails, Octopus, Squid, nudibranches and sea slugs)

In Search of Giant Squid: http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/squid.html

Facts and photos about giant squid from the Smithsonian Institute.
Incredible Suckers: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/suckers/

Learn more about squid, including the search for the giant squid off the coast of New Zealand, at this PBS site.
Mollusks: http://www.seasky.org/reeflife/sea2f1.html

"Maybe you think that snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopods are very different. Yet, they are all in the same category of animals known as mollusks and are structurally similar. "
Seashell Collector: http://www.seasky.org/reeflife/sea2f1.html

This site arranges shells by photos and family names, so you can identify what you've found by what it looks like. They have a great sidebar of links to other shell resources too.
Snail Facts: http://www.snailfacts.net/

Learn about sea and land snails, their habbitats, eggs, and other facts here.
Nudibranchs: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/06/nudibranchs/holland-textl

Everything you could want to know about nudibranchs (also known as sea slugs), including habitat, diet, defense and more.

Sea Otters

Sea Otters: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/Steller_cove/seaotter.htm

Learn about the diet, habitat, and life span of these animals at the Oregon Zoo Web site.
Sea Otters: http://www.aquarium.org/exhibitsSeaOtters.asp?sid=2

Learn about the sea otters at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Sea Turtles

EuroTurtle: http://www.euroturtle.org/

Pictures, size, weight, habitat, and biology of sea turtles. From the Biology Department, King's College, UK.
Sea Turtles: http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/SeaTurtle/home.html

Sea World site provides information about diet, habitat, senses and more.
Turtle Trax: http://www.turtles.org/

Find out more information about marine turtles.

Seahorses

Kingdom of the Seahorse: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/seahorse/

NOVA Online presents the world of seahorses, including basic facts and more. High graphics may lead this site to load slowly. Text version is available.

Sponges

A Spongy Adventure: http://library.thinkquest.org/26502/level1/home.htm

Anatomy, habitat, history, daily life, taxonomy, and more.
Sponges: http://www.seasky.org/reeflife/sea2a.html

Learn all about sponges at this site.
Wonders of the Seas: Sponges: http://www.oceanicresearch.org/education/wonders/sponges.html

Did you know that sponges are animals? Find out about the two different kinds of sponges, how they eat, and how they reproduce here.

Microbes

The Bad Bug Book (condensed version): http://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/foodsafe/badbug/badbug.htm

This site lists basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins.
Adopt a Microbe: http://adoptamicrobe.blogspot.com/

This blog features the cutest microbes - ever! You'll learn a lot about who these microbes infect, the symptoms they cause, and what they look like.
Global Bug Conspiracy: http://www.americanchemistry.com/bugconspiracy/

Join this top secret adventure to find out about bacteria and viruses that infect food and water and make people sick.
Food Detectives Fight Bac: http://www.fooddetectives.com/

Play games, design stickers and join the food detectives to fight off evil bacteria. Hint: don't forget to wash your hands!
Infection Detection Protection: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/infectionindex.html

Learn about microbes, go on a microbe quest in your cafeteria, discover what it means to have an infection, and try to solve the microbe mystery!
Influenza 1918: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/

PBS recounts how the worst flu epidemic hit the US in 1918.
Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth: http://www.pbs.org/opb/intimatestrangers/

Discover how all life depends on the microbes we can't even see.
Microbe Zoo: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/

Composts, dirt and microbes in your house! Microbes that live in humans and animals! Foods made with microbes! Microbes in space! Microbes in water, like ponds! From Comm Tech Lab and the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University.
Stalking the Mysterious Microbe: http://www.microbe.org/

Discover microbe facts and videos, learn about microbes in the news, try some microbe experiments, and then discover microbes that live on your very own hands! Click on "About Microbiology" to find facts and activities.

Pets & animal care

Amphibians
Birds
House Cats
Chinchillas
Degus
Dogs
Fish
Gerbils
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Hermit Crabs
Horses
Lizards and Snakes
Mice & Rats
Rabbits
Stick and Leaf Insects
Pet Turtles & Tortoises

Animal Forum: http://www.animalforum.com/othermain.htm

Dogs, cats, fish, birds, horses and exotic pet care tips and answers to frequently asked questions.
ASPCA Exotic Pet Trade: http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/exotic-pet-faq.html

People want to own exotic pets, so people sometimes break the law to get them. This can be cruel for the pets and harmful to the enviroment. Read the FAQs here.
ASPCA Pet Care: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/

Get the most up-to-date information on pet care from experts in nutrition, veterinary care, behavior, and the human-animal bond.
Bow Wow Meow: http://www.bowwow.com.au/

Looking for a name for your pet? Try this site, which lists the top names for dogs and cats in different countries!
Critter Community: http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-community/default.aspx

"Looking for information about a certain small mammal? This is the place!" Find out about the cavy, chinchilla, degu, dormouse, duprasi, ferret, potbellied pig, and many more.
CBBC Wild-Pets: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/wild/pets/

Scroll over and click on pictures of pets to learn more and get a fact sheet on how to care for them.
Your Link for Healthy Pets: http://www.healthypet.com/

Visit the Pet Care Library for information about behavior, common health problems, nutrition, preventative care and more.

Amphibians

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Frogs: http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/index.html

Are frogs easy pets to care for? How do you raise a tadpole? What are some frog diseases? Good ideas for frog names too!
Caudata Culture Newts and salamanders: http://www.caudata.org/cc/faq/FAQcar.shtml

Do newts and salamanders make good pets for children? Read why or why not, and find lots of information on taking care of them, plus good photos.

Pet Birds

Animal World World of Exotic Pet Birds: http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/birds.htm

For canaries, finches, doves, parakeets, and more...this site has all the pet care instructions you need.
General Bird Care: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/small-pet-care/bird-care.aspx

This site from the ASPCA has lots of information on caring for your pet bird.

House Cats

CFA Cat Breeds: http://www.cfa.org/client/breeds.aspx

The Cat Fanciers' Association officially recognized breeds of cats. Click on"Breed Profile" to see descriptions and a picture of each cat.
Cat Care: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/

Learn what kind of care your cat needs and how to prevent bad behavior.
Cat Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/cat-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives you the information you need to care for a pet cat.
Domestic Cats: http://animal.discovery.com/guides/atoz/dcats.html

From Discovery Channel's Animal Planet.

Chinchillas

Chinchillas as Pets: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/chinchillas/p/Chinchillas.htm

How to take care of a chinchilla.

Degus

Degus as Pets: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/degus/p/degus.htm

How to take care of a degu.

Dogs

Dog Breed Information Center: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/

A large list of dog breeds for you to browse. Includes a picture, description, temperament, and more.
Dog Breeds: http://www.petnet.com.au/dog-breeds

Over 100 breed-specific information pages with images.
Dog Breeds by Groups or Alphabetically: http://www.dogbiz.com/group-index.htm

Broken down alphabetically or by sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herd breeds.
Dog Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/dog-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives you the information you need to care for a pet dog.
Dog Care: http://www.purina.com/dog/basic-care/basiccare.aspx

Information about dental care, grooming, weight and exercise, pests and parasites, vaccinations, and more.
Dog Printouts: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/index.shtml

Print out drawings of many popular types of dogs or look at the list of the most popular dog breeds.
The Dog Infomat: http://www.doginfomat.com/

Groups/breeds section, training and behavior, health and genetics and more.
How Old is Your Dog in Human Years?: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/age.htm

Use this chart to determine your dog's age in human years.

Pet Fish

Beta Fish.com: http://www.betafacts.com/

Bettas, or Siamese Fighting Fish make great pets, especially if you can 't have a dog or cat. Here's all the things you need to know.
Fish Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/fish-care.html

This site from ASPCA gives you the information you need to care for a pet fish.
Fishkidz Corner: http://www.fishchannel.com/fishkidz/default.aspx

Want to set up an aquarium? What fish should you get? You'll find Fish Do's and Don'ts here, and more.

Gerbils

Gerbil Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/gerbil-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives you the information you need to care for a pet gerbil.

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/guinea-pig-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives the information you need to care for a pet guinea pig.

Hamsters

Hamsters: http://www.hamsters.co.uk/

How to take care of your hamster, the hamster species, questions and answers about hamsters and more.
Hamster Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/hamster-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives the information you need to care for a pet hamster.

Pet Hermit Crabs

Hermit Crabs: http://exoticpets.about.com/od/hermitcrabs/

Learn about the care, feeding and housing of pet hermit crabs.

Horses

Horse Breeds of the World: http://imh.org/horse-breeds-of-the-world/

Learn about more than 100 breeds of horses from around the world.
Horse Care: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/horse-care/

Learn about what kind of care your horse needs and how much it costs to own a horse.

Lizards and Snakes

Reptiles for Beginners: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptiles/a/reptbeginners.htm

Thinking about getting a pet lizard or snake? Check here for which animals will make the best pets.

Mice & Rats

Mouse Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/mouse-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives the information you need to care for your pet mouse.
Pet Rats and Mice: http://www.afrma.org/rminfo1.htm

This site from the American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association gives basic information on caring for your pet rat or mouse. There is also a "Kids" link, which has coloring pages to print and pet care information for young children.
Rat Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/rat-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives the information you need to care for your pet rat.

Rabbits

Rabbit Care: http://www.aspca.org/aspcakids/pet-care/rabbit-care.html

This site from the ASPCA gives the information you need to care for your pet rabbit.

Turtles & Tortoises

Thinking about Getting A Pet Turtle?: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/exotic_pets/facts/thinking_of_getting_turtle_012609.html

You may think a turtle would make the perfect pet, but you should read this important warning first - turtles can spread salmonella to people, especially children.
About Turtles and Tortoises: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesturtles/a/turtlestortoise.htm

This site helps you decide if a turtle or tortoise is the right pet for you. There are links to specific types of turtles and tortoises and their care.
The Reptiles: Turtles & Tortoises: Pet Turtles: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-reptiles-turtles-and-tortoises/pet-turtles/3330/

Learn about some of the challenges of owning a pet turtle or tortoise, and find out which kinds of turtles and tortoises are best for pets.
Turtles as Pets: http://animal.discovery.com/guides/reptiles/turtles/aspets.html

Written by two veterinarians, this article will help you find out what pet turtles and tortoises need.

Photo gallery

Animal Photos: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/PhotoGallery/

From the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institute, this site provides printable and clickable pictures of animals.
CalPhotos: Animals: http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/

More than 2500 pictures of animals. You can limit to animals from a certain country or US state.

Reptiles

Reptile megasites
Alligators & Crocodiles
Lizards
Snakes
Turtles

Reptiles megasites

Reptiles: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles.html

This site from National Geographic features photos, information, and quizzes about reptiles.
Reptiles: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/animals/reptiles/

Learn the difference between a turtle and a tortoise, and more at this site from the Oakland Zoo.
Reptiles and Amphibians: http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=7

This site has information taken from the Audubon Field Guides on many kinds of turtles, crocodilians, lizards and snakes. Looking for a particular animal? There's a search box where you can type in the name.

Alligators & Crocodiles

All About Alligators: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Alligator.shtml

This site from Enchanted Learning will tell you all about alligator anatomy, evolution, diet, and habitat and help you tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles.
Alligators: http://www.myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles-and-amphibians/reptiles/alligator/

Learn all about alligators at this site from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
What's the Difference between a Crocodile and an Alligator?: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm

The Crocodilian Biology Database uses great pictures to show you the differences between crocodiles and alligators. Click on links for more information about things like evolution and behavior.
Crocodiles!: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/crocs/

"The ultimate guide to crocodilians, with everything from their survival strategies to the basics on all 23 species to what it's like to wrestle with a half-ton Nile crocodile in the wild." From NOVA online.
Crocodilians: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/

With scientific and common names provided, learn about crocodile habitiats, diets, breeding, and view numerous photos of each species.

Lizards

Komodo Dragon: http://www.scz.org/animal_exhibits-animal.php?a_id=210

Find out what it takes to be a Komodo dragon's dinner and where they live.
Komodo Dragon: http://www.zoo.org/animal-facts/komododragon

Enter the world of the Dragons of Komodo at this site from Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
Lizards: http://science-ed.pnl.gov/pals/resource/cards/lizards.stm

Learn about the lizards of the Columbia Basin at this Pacific Northwest National Laboratory site. Also provides links to other lizard Web sites.

Snakes

Bayou Bob's Brazos River Rattlesnake Ranch: http://www.wf.net/~snake/

Basic information and pictures of rattlesnakes, copperheads, coral snakes, moccasins, and anacondas.
King Cobra: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/kingcobra/index-n.html

Enter this interactive learning adventure about King Cobra, presented by National Geographic.
Snakes: http://www.oregonzoo.org/Cards/#s

Learn about the different snakes at the Oregon Zoo!
What's that Snake?: http://www.oplin.org/snake/index.html

This site will help you identify a snake you don't know, or learn more about one that's familiar to you.

Turtles

Stick and Leaf Insects

Insects & Spiders: Stick Insect: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-stick_insect.html

Learn all about stick insects at this site from the San Diego Zoo.
Pet Facts: Spiny Leaf Insects: http://www.abc.net.au/creaturefeatures/facts/spinyleafinsect.htm

Learn all about spiny leaf insects, and how to care for them.
Vietnamese Walking Stick: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/animals/arthropods/vietnamese-walking-stick

Learn about the Indian Walking Stick at this Oakland Zoo site.

Tracking animals

Eek! Follow that foot print, paw print, hoof print...: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/track.htm

Just getting started as a tracker? This site is a great introduction, and features a fun quiz to test what you've learned.
Bear Trackers Animal Tracks Den: http://www.bear-tracker.com/

This site provides pictures of tracks for numerous animals, general information about tracking and identifies tracks of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians and humans.