Flora and Fauna

Several photographs of the sheep nasal bot fly, with information on its life cycle. Click to enlarge.

Information from Wikipedia on this family of flies, commonly known as big-headed flies.

Several photographs of flies in this family.

Information from Wikipedia on this subfamily of flies that feed on blood, commonly known as sand flies, some of which are vectors of disease.

Photographs of flies in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.

Information from Wikipedia on this family of flies, commonly known as phantom crane flies, and their life history.

Photographs and information on flies in this genus.

Photographs of flies in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.

Photographs of flies in this family found in North America, provided by BugGuide.

Information from Wikipedia on this family of flies, commonly known as stiletto flies.

Photographs, description, life history and habits.

Information sheet from the University of Arizona. A single page describing the range of wild pollinating bees.

Group for discussion of all topics related to moths. Sponsored by The International Lepidoptera Survey.

Links to photos and drawings of nearly 2,300 moth species.

Provides the current locust situation, monthly bulletins, technical papers, FAQ and links. Maintained by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County newsletter article and audio message on controlling crickets around the home.

Photographs of a cricket and information on its distribution, hosts, damage, life cycle and description.

Photographs and information on the natural history of this species.

Photographs and information on this insect.

Photograph of this long-nosed louse. Click to enlarge.

Some photographs of Dendrobates imitator frogs in Peru and the species they resemble.

Article from Wikipedia on this family of primitive frogs, native to Europe and North-West Africa.

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

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

Information about Rana aurora draytonii, a threatened frog of the western US.

Information about several species and hybrids in the genus Rana.

Wikipedia article on Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis which is found in southern India and lives underground for most of the year.

Research project by Britni Osuldsen on this salamander including its classification, habitat, reproduction and adaptations.

Photograph of Anderson's salamander, found in one lake in Mexico.

Several photographs of the ringed salamander.

Article from Wikipedia on this family of salamanders found in the Western USA and South Western British Columbia.

Several photographd of the Red Hills Salamander.

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

Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

Photographs, identification tips, and a taxonomy chart for this species.

Description of this desert species, photographs of male and female, range map, sound file and status.

Photographs of male and female, sound file, description, range and status.

Photographs and notes of 14 hummingbird species from throughout the Americas.

Images and descriptions of 11 species by Greg Lasley.

Several photographs of the Ross Gull and some comments on this bird, rare in Denmark.

Identification tips, photos, life history, and taxonomy.

New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife projects to monitor Red Knots (Calidris canutus) and other shorebirds. Count and banding results.

Description and illustrations of this extinct relative of the dodo from the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius.

Species account includes a photo and facts about this bird's habitat, nesting, and physical characteristics.

Facts and photos for this species.

Information from Wikipedia on the Meropidae, a family of near-passerine birds from the Old World.

Brief description of range, habitat, diet, and appearance. Includes photographs.

Peregrines, the worlds swiftest birds, are endangered everywhere in Canada and in most places in the United States.

Offers photos and facts about this bird's range and habitat.

Describes this species' habitat, diet, and song. Includes brief poems about this bird.