Flora and Fauna

Photograph and information on this vulnerable species endemic to West Africa.

Photographs, brief description and distribution.

Information from Wikipedia on this family of small passerine birds, with a species list.

Photographs, European distribution map, identification features and recent UK sightings.

Photographs, brief description and distribution.

Photographs, European distribution map, identification features and recent UK sightings.

Article by Stephanie Doucet and Robert Montgomerie on their research into the interrelationship between bower features, plumage coloration, and indicators of male quality in this species.

Describes research into the extent to which female birds choose their mates according to their vocal ability.

Factsheet on this species.

Wikipedia provides information on the passerine bird family, Timaliidae.

Photo plus data on this bird's range.

Lengthy article by Julie Zickefoose.

Describes this species' habitat and feeding habits. Includes photographs.

Detailed photos of this bird's plumage and facts about nesting and conservation status.

Article from Wikipedia on these seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

Taxonomy, history of decline, current world population, current nesting areas, and conservation efforts. Includes an image.

Site of a former New Zealand rock quarry that was turned into a blue penguin colony and tourist attraction.

Information on the Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) including distribution and life cycle, the Trust working to save them, plus news, events, resources and links.

Discusses the progress and results of ongoing scientific studies relating to changes in Adelie penguin colonies in the Ross Sea as a result of climate changes. Several scientific papers are included.

Entry for this species on the Red List of Threatened Species.

Species account and photos by Sky Hunters, a non-profit environmental education organization.

Pictures and information from the owl's point of view. Nice for children.

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

Photographs and information from ARKive on this rare Madagascan freshwater species.

Photographs and classification information from ARKive.

Photographs and classification information from ARKive.

Student project on the blunt nose minnow with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

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

Information from Wikipedia on this small fish, Rivulus marmoratus, which has the ability to live out of water for a considerable time.

Research project by Alex Long at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

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

Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasive information.

Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

Genetic research on trout species and subspecies from several locations in the Balkans, the problems of stocking and restoration the native trout population and details of studied fish taxa, field trips and published papers.

Information about three species in Minnesota.

Discussion and photos of this introduced nonindigenous species in Florida.

Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

Drawing of this species and its teeth, its description and information on its habits and range.

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

A private foundation for the study and conservation of this species, with information on biology and the expeditions.

Biology and images of Basking Sharks (Cetorhinus maximus). In French and English.

Photograph and information from Wikipedia on this sluggish bottom-dwelling shark.

Photographs and information from Wikipedia on these cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Rajidae.

Research project by Patrick Isaacs at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

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.

Drawing of this small species and its teeth, its description and information on its range.

Research project by James McCabe on the dromedary including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations to desert life, nutrition and domestication.

Alli Arnold provides information on the giraffe, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interaction with other species.

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