Sites by Subject · Animals & Nature

Animals

Animal Diversity Web: Maintained by the Museum of Zoology at the University of Michigan, this website offers pictures and general information about many animal species.
Animal Pictures Archive: In addition to pictures of animals, this site also offers sound and video clips.
Birmingham Zoo: An easy-to-navigate site from the Birmingham, Alabama, zoo with a wealth of information.
NOAA Websites: Ocean Sciences: Information about marine wildlife and ecology from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Threatened Animals of the World: Search the World Conservation Monitoring Centre Animals Database for endangered animals throughout the world.
World Wildlife Fund: Maintained by the World Wildlife Fund, this website gives information on climate change, the seas, forests, and, of course, wildlife.

Birdsource: Read about birds and participate in backyard bird counts on this website maintained by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

FishBase: A comprehensive source of information for thousands of fish species.

Butterflies and Moths of North America: Occurrence maps, species accounts, checklists, and photographs.
Entomology Index of Internet Resources: Compiled by two entomologists, this website serves as a directory and search engine of insect-related Internet resources.

Biomes of the World: Useful information on aquatic, tundra, grassland, forest and desert biomes.
The Living Edens: Based on the PBS series by the same name, this website offers another look at many of the world's undisturbed places.
Major Biomes of the World: Provided by the Virtual Geography Department at Radford University, this website offers students basic data on biomes' climate, flora, and fauna.
NatureNet: Lots of information provided by the National Park Service on the preservation of our natural resources.
NatureServe: An Online Encyclopedia of Life: From the Association for Biodiversity Information, this website provides taxonomic and distribution maps for over 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities in North America.
Recreation.gov: Use this great one-stop site for planning a vacation to any of our Federally owned lands. You can focus on select activities, such as climbing or fishing, if you choose.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Contains many links to lots of information about wildlife protection and management.
USDA Forest Service: Visit this website for general information about national forests. You can also use the site to locate and reserve camp grounds and cabins.
The Wilderness Information Network: Keep up-to-date on issues affecting our national wilderness areas.

The American Kennel Club: Information about the AKC and its events, dog breeding and care.
Animal Network: Basic information about pets.
Breeders.net: Use this website to find purebred dog breeders, dog clubs, and dog rescue groups.
Cat Fanciers: A primary source of information about cats: breeds and breeding, purchase, shows, rescue and registry.
Dog Owner’s Guide: This online magazine for dog owners offers excellent tips on choosing, caring for and training dogs. It's a must-see for anyone interested in the proper care of dogs.
Petfinder: A great place to start your search for the pet that's right for you.

Ohio Trees: Use this web page from the Ohio Division of Forestry to identify and read about Ohio's native trees.
What Tree Is It?: Identify trees by leaf, fruit, or name.