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Information from ARKive including images and videos.
Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas.
Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas.
Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on Norway and black rats and their interactions with humans.
Offers information regarding nutria (Myocaster coypus), its history in the United States, and fur industry details.
Founded in 2002, this scheme aims to win the support of European governments to secure the future of the red squirrel by controlling the grey squirrel.
Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits.
Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
Species information, habitat, photographs and video clips.
Facts, FAQ, resources, and links.
Information about research being done by the Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida. Studies include tests for the animal's visual acuity, whisker sensitivity, and lung capacity.
The two extant species of two-toed sloths are Linnaeus's (Choloepus didactylus) and Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni). They are the only members of the genus Choloepus and are the only living members of the family Megalonychidae.
Private collection of crocodiles in the UK. Provides information about the different species, their ecology and their conservation.
Photographs and information from ARKive on this species only found in the lower reaches of the Orinoco River in Venezuela and Colombia.
Information from Wikipedia on this large group of reptiles with 5000 species around the world.
An online field guide with pictures to the snakes of Hudpseth County Texas in the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas. Provides collecting tips for those wishing to collect.
Comprehensive information from Wikipedia on this large group of legless reptiles found on every continent except Antarctica.
Taxonomy and ecology of the three species of turtle that are found in the Murray Darling Basin in Australia, their reproduction and conservation status.
Notes on observing sea turtles in Florida.
Description of the different species of marine turtles with illustrations, links to photos. Also includes brief information on sea snakes.
Taxonomy, description and photograph of the gopher tortoise, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status.
Article from Wikipedia on this family of turtles commonly known as softshells.
Photographs, description and microscopic features.
Photograph taken in China.
Photograph taken in Illinois.
Description with illustrations of Entodon concinnus and Orthothecium species.
Contains 8 genera and circa 155 species, temperate, tropical and worldwide. Descriptions of several species with an illustration of Leucobryum glaucum.
A photographic image of Tortella humilis.
Photograph taken in China.
The Pterigynandraceae contain about five genera and 20-25 species, primarily occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. One genus, Trachyphyllum, is described here.
Botanical characteristics of the genus.
Several photographs of this species.
Images of seeds, bark, foliage, and branches. Includes specimen lists and mapping coordinates.
Description of the Hoop Pine, including range, dendrochronology, and ethnobotany.
Taxonomic notes, description, and range of the MacNab Cypress. Includes images.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Description, range and images of Eastern Redcedar.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Taxonomic notes, physical description, and range information. Commonly known as Fraser Fir.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Brief fact sheet plus images of mature tree, twig, fruit, leaf, and back.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.
Description and images of Longleaf Pine.
Includes distribution and occurrence, botanical and ecological characteristics, value and use, and fire ecology.