Flora and Fauna

Over 1000 photos of beetles of Europe, identified to species and subdivided by family (Carabidae, Elateridae, Buprestidae, Scarabaeidae, Cerambycidae, Chrysomelidae).

Illustrations and general introduction.

Index for flies; click on any fly for image, biology, habits, control methods.

A variety of resources for scientists that study the insect order Diptera, true flies. Includes newsletters "Fly Times" and "Tachinid Times", Tachinidae resources.

The characteristics of these insects, their life cycle, feeding and habitat, with illustrations.

Introduction to termites, their identification, life cycle, management and control.

Photographs of over 80 species of butterflies and moths from around the world.

Article by Louise Kulzer about green lacewings (Chrysopidae), their life history, predatory and mating habits in the Seattle, Washington area.

James V. Robinson's research on Odonata reproduction at the University of Texas, Arlington.

Photos and brief facts on species of the Canadian Prairies and northern Great Plains.

Research by David Robinson and Marion Hall on mating systems, songs and signals, hearing, analysis and the information content of signals.

Characteristics and phylogeny of stoneflies, from the Tree of Life project.

Photographs and a description of this species, with information on its distribution, life cycle and biology.

Photographs of the dog flea. Click to enlarge.

Photographs and a description of this flea, its distribution, life cycle, medical and economic significance and management.

Introduction to the biology, classification, and ecology of silverfish, the Thysanura.

Introduction from the South African Museum.

Student project by y Schenker including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

Photographs of frogs of Ecuador, Trinidad, Tobago, and the Lesser Antilles.

Detailed information about the species for everyone from beginners to advanced researchers. Includes bibliography and APUSlife, a virtual magazine.

Identification tips, migration status, breeding habitat, and taxonomy chart.

Photo, range maps, and facts on this bird's habitat, nesting, and behavior.

Affiliated with the University of Basel, Switzerland. Focuses on the behavioral ecology of passerines.

Image, taxonomy chart, list of similar species, and identification tips for this bird.

Information from Wikipedia on these birds in the family Pteroclidae, their appearance, biology, habits and taxonomy.

An infobook with a great deal of information on penguins, their biology and behavior.

Translation of the word owl in Harry Potter in Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese.

Has descriptions, with markings and pictures for about 19 owls, from the non-profit Owl Research Institute in Montana.

Information from Wikipedia on this genus of near passerine birds from the New World.

Descriptions and photos of native and introduced fish species found in Australian desert waters, as well as their habitats.

A comprehensive source of information on the biology of sharks and rays including behavioral studies.

An organization devoted to the study and conservation of sharks, rays, skates and chimeras.

An illustrated introduction to the Myxini.

Article about a species that invaded the Great Lakes of North America from the Atlantic Ocean and efforts to control its spread.

Provides species-specific information in encyclopedia format.

General information about Hawaii's cetaceans and specific information on humpback whale sightings off the Kona Coast of Hawaii.

Information from Wikipedia on the production of sounds by whales and their purpose, with some audio clips.

Online resource of mammalian brains which covers 16 species of bat, some with photos and further information.

Information from Wikipedia on the characteristics of these herbivores, their prehistory and their relationship to elephants.

Physical characteristics of the three species and information on their behavior and habitat in Africa.

Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.

Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.

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

Factsheet from Arkive with videos and images, description, range, habitat, biology and conservation.

Physical characteristics, diet, and habitat, of Orycteropus afer.

Data available on sites and dates of collection of nudibranchs.

Devoted primarily to the nudibranchs of the Philippines, but also contains information and photographs about crinoids (Echinodermata) and reef organisms in general.

Photographs and information on this snail.

Photographs and information on this large carnivorous snail.

Taxonomy, description and photograph of sea whip, its habitat and distribution, life history and community ecology.