Flora and Fauna

Audubon Field Guide species account.

Photograph of this bird taken in Japan.

Describes the range, physical traits, and habitat of this bird. Includes photos.

Photo of the spring adult of this species.

Images of this bird plus brief description of habitat and range.

Photo, range maps, and facts about this bird's habitat and diet.

Photographs of this species by Greg Lasley.

New Zealand endemic bird, the morepork.

Photo, identification tips, habitat, diet, nesting, and behavior of this bird.

Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats.

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

Dr Graziella Lossa at the Mammal Research Unit at Bristol University has investigated the reproductive behavior of an urban red fox population.

Research project by Alex Olson on this species including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations to its cold environment, nutrition and interactions with other species.

Taxonomy, photograph and description of the feral cat, its habitat and distribution, life history, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasion information.

Research project by Rachel Aschenbrenner.

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

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).