Animalia

Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

A panda knowledge site specially designed for children and those seeking information about endangered species. Lots of pictures.

Series of photographs of several college students recovering the skeleton of a young California Gray Whale.

Factsheet about these whales with answers to many frequently asked questions.

Information about an educational program for middle school students.

Includes great graphics and a very extensive section of the most frequently asked questions about dolphins.

Research project by Samantha Schemberger on this species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with humans.

Photograph, description, distribution and behavior.

Provides information such as natural history, external anatomy, internal anatomy, deep diving adaptations, habitat, and geographical distribution.

Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas.

Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits.

Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas.

Internet project in support of mountain gorillas. Provides information on conservation efforts and seeks donations.

Descriptional fact sheet containing habitat information, social structure and behaviour of the Gorilla.

Research project based in Sumatra investigating the use of medicinal plants by orangutans. Includes photo gallery and volunteer program.

Extensive information from Wikipedia on this endangered great ape.

Research project by Jacob Gietman on this lizard, Pogona vitticeps, including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions with other species.

Wikipedia article on this distinctive and highly specialized lizard.

Comprehensive resource on the natural history, captive husbandry, and reproductive biology of the Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum).

Research project by Doug Rubenzer on this species, including its classification, habitat, interactions, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and defence strategies.

Photographs and classification information from ARKive.

Article from Wikipedia on this family of lizards found in Asia, Europe and Africa.

Many photographs, several videos, description, natural history and taxonomy.

Photographs of this species and its habitat, description, natural history and taxonomy.

Photographs, videos and information from ARKive on this species endemic to certain arid areas of Australia.

Photographs, video and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Photographs of this species and its habitat, description, natural history and taxonomy.

Identification, ecology, and control of the invasive species Boiga irregularis.

Videos, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

A fieldguide to the venomous snakes of Florida.

Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Research project by Melissa Martinelli on this species, including its classification, habitat, characteristics, reproduction, adaptations and nutrition.

Photograph of gold-ring surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus) and yellow tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens) nibbling algae growing on the shall of a turtle (Chelonia mydas).

Provides information on research into the indigenous Cypraea of the Hawaiian Islands and includes some video clips.

Biology, identification and control of white-footed ants.

Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

The Insect Company provides photographs of a number of butterflies from South America.

Illustrated article by Robert Michael Pyle about the European skipperling butterfly, Thymelicus lineola, and its first discovery in Washington state.

Species account describes life history, identifying characteristics, habitat, and conservation status. Photos and range map provided.

Photographs of this species taken in Michigan.

Photos plus facts about foodplants, distribution, and similar species.

Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Describes the life history, ecology, and range of this species. Includes image and range map.

Provides photographs of different life stages of this species, its distribution, description and life cycle.

Dedicated to the study of the monarch butterfly and its yearly migration.

Species account describes the life history, flight period, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat of this species. Distribution map and photo provided.

Photos, distribution map, and facts about the life history and ecology of this species.

Physical traits, life history, flight period, diet, and habitat. Includes photos and range map.

Photos of this species taken in Florida and Michigan.