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Botany |
| AGRICOLA (http://www.nal.usda.gov/ag98/) |
| Features AGRICOLA, a database of bibliographic records concerning all aspects of agriculture, presented by the National Agricultural Library (NAL). Includes an online public access catalog and a journal article citation index. |
| AlgaeBase (http://www.algaebase.org/) |
| "Research articles of exceptional interest, with associated commentary." From BioMed Central. Searchable database of "information on the algae of the world and includes terrestrial, marine and freshwater forms." |
| Botany.com (http://www.botany.com) |
| Provides links to information covering the general description of gardening plants, the various methods of cultivation, such as indoor or outdoor planting, soil and temperature requirements, pruning, the means of propagation (seeds, cuttings, division, etc.), and the different varieties and hybrids. |
| California Wildflowers (http://www.calacademy.org/research/botany/wildflow/index.html) |
| The California Academy of Sciences presents a directory of information on wild flowers of California. Users may browse the wild flowers by color, common name, Latin name, or family name. Each entry includes a photograph, a description of the wild flower, and the distribution of the wild flower in California. |
| Brousseau California Flora Pictures. (http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/flowers/) |
| Presents a collection of photographs of California wildflowers and other plants, provided by the University of California (UC) Berkeley Digital Library Project. Provides a site search engine. Contains information on the creation of the database. Allows searching by common name, scientific name, family name, or by color. Posts contact information via e-mail. Links to the UC Berkeley Digital Library Project home page. |
| Carnivorous Plant Database (http://www2.labs.agilent.com/bot/cp_home) |
| Over 3000 entries giving an exhaustive nomenclature synopsis of all carnivorous plants. This page also leads to everything else on the 'net about carnivorous plants. |
| Carnivorous Plant FAQ. (http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html) |
| Presents a FAQ on carnivorous plants, compiled by the International Carnivorous Plant Society. Includes photographic images. Includes general questions and questions about Venus Flytraps, growing carnivorous plants, conservation, genera, and quasi or non-carnivorous species. |
| Flowering plant gateway (http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/newgate/gateopen.htm) |
| "The selection options on this page, and the menu bar below, provide various paths for exploration or comparison of four systems of flowering plant classification. Selection of a family name will query an index of web links relating to that family or included taxa. This 'gateway' system - eventually to include all vascular plants - is under constant revision." |
| The Fungi of California (http://www.mykoweb.com/CAF/) |
| Information on over 370 fungi with over 1500 photographs. |
| In full bloom (http://www.btw.com) |
| Includes a tour of ten lush country gardens, with an encyclopedia of 500 plants, list of plant resources and societies, a scrapbook for keeping records of your own ideas, detailed tips, techniques and design ideas. Includes Netscape Navigator software for Internet access to the HomeArts Web site. |
| GardenGuides (http://www.gardenguides.com/) |
| GardenGuides offers information for gardeners, including seasonal gardening details. GardenGuides highlights guide sheets for annuals, perennials, bulbs, vegetables, and herbs. GardenGuides also includes gardening tips, a discussion forum, and recipes. |
| GardenWeb (http://www.gardenweb.com/) |
| Presents access to GardenWeb, an online information resource dealing with gardening. Offers access to articles for new or experienced gardeners, online chat forums dealing with gardening, and calendars of gardening events searchable by state, date, or keyword. Includes information about gardening books available, as well as access to online contests. Contains submission information for users wishing to contribute articles or other materials. Posts an online form for feedback. Links to gardening-related Internet sites. |
| Tree Conservation Information Service (http://www.wcmc.org.uk/trees/) |
| The World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) presents information about the Global Trees Campaign. The WCMC and the World Conservation Union (IUCN) have identified over 8000 tree species that are threatened with extinction worldwide. |
| Guide to Poisonous Plants (http://www.vth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/) |
| More than 100 plants covered. |
| What is Photosynthesis? (http://photoscience.la.asu.edu/photosyn/education/learn.html) |
| The Arizona State University Photosynthesis Center provides a collection of Web sites about photosynthesis. The sources include articles, facts, and high school and college level sites. |
| NeoFlora (http://www.neoflora.com/) |
| NeoInformatics, Inc. presents NeoFlora, a plant database. Topics discussed include hardiness, plant characteristics, tolerances, and planting and care instructions for individual plants. |
| North American Lichen Project. (http://www.lichen.com/) |
| Presents the North American Lichen Project, which resulted in the book "Lichens of North America" by Irwin M. Brodo, Sylvia Duran Sharnoff, and Stephen Sharnoff. Discusses the special biology of lichens, lichens and the environment, and lichens and animals, as well as lichens and people. Contains photographs. Provides information about sponsorship, grant support, and assistance. Links to to the Yale University Press home page, the Missouri Botanical Garden Web server, the Canadian Museum of Nature Web site plan, and other lichen-related Web sites. |
| Orchids : (http://www.orchidweb.org/) |
| Title from cover. |
| Parasitic Plant Connection. (http://www.science.siu.edu/parasitic-plants/index.html) |
| Presents the Parasitic Plant Connection, a repository of information on parasitic plants, provided by a member of the Department of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Posts contact information via e-mail. Provides a directory of parasite plant specialists and references. Offers access to distribution maps, lists of genera, molecular data, and resources on phylogenetic relationships. |
| Plant Communities of California (http://geography.berkeley.edu/ProjectsResources/CalPlants/califplanttable.html) |
| Chart of plant communities and vegetation types from the Univ. of California, Berkeley Dept. of Geography |
| Plants (http://plants.usda.gov/) |
| Information for citing PLANTS National Database: USDA, NRCS 1997. The PLANTS database. (http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. |
| Raintree: Tropical Plant Database (http://www.rain-tree.com/plants.htm) |
| Provides information about rainforest plants and helps promote rainforest preservation. |
| Southwestern Desert Gardening (http://www.plantadviser.com/) |
| Over 120 plant descriptions. |
| Vascular Plant Images (http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/gallery.htm) |
| Over 8800 plant images. Access by family-level Latin name browsing, or by keyword. |
| The Wildflower Center (http://wildflower.avatartech.com/Plants_Online/Native_Plants/native.html) |
| Sponsored by Lady Bird Johnson's Wildflower Center in Austin, TX. Its goal is "to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants." |
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Zoology |
| American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Care for Pets. (http://www.AVMA.org/care4pets/) |
| Presents information on caring for pets, provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Includes information on feline, canine, equine, and general health, as well as animal illnesses and diseases. Offers information on pet loss and buying a pet, animal safety, and choosing a veterinarian. Provides access to pet stories, children's information, and related resources. Links to the AVMA home page. |
| AmphibiaWeb (http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/3249) |
| Provides access to information relating to amphibian biology and conservation, including amphibian declines. Includes taxonomic information for every recognized species of amphibian in the world. Species descriptions, life history information, conservation status, literature references, photos, and range maps are available for many species and are being added regularly by specialists and volunteers from around the world. In addition, AmphibiaWeb provides easy and fast access to museum specimen data from large herpetological collections. |
| Animal Info: Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals (http://animalinfo.org/) |
| Authoritative, but no in-depth treatment. Pictures, biology, habitat and status of endangered mammals worldwide. |
| Answering Questions About Desert Tortoises: A Guide for People Who Work With the Public (http://www.deserttortoise.org/answeringquestions/) |
| Information on the life and habitat of desert tortoises, threats to it, laws protecting it, and interested organizations. |
| Australian Museum Fish Site (http://www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/) |
| Features a Find a Fish section, with hundreds of fact sheets on fish. |
| Bears.org (http://www.bears.org/) |
| Dedicated to the preservation of accurate bear beliefs. |
| Beetle Science (http://explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=Beetle Science) |
| Developed at Cornell University. Materials related to bugs and beetles. Requires Macromedia Flash Reader and QuickTime plugins. |
| Birds n Ways. (http://www.birdsnways.com/) |
| Offers information on pet birds, pet parrots, and exotic birds, provided by Birds n Ways. Offers access to chat areas, classified ads, pet stores, online magazines, FAQ sections, species descriptions, and other related sites. |
| BirdLife International (http://www.birdlife.net/) |
| "Global alliance of conservation organisations working together for birds and other wildlife." |
| Bumblebee Pages (http://www.mearns.org.uk/mrssmith/bees/) |
| Life cycle and anatomy, with photos and diagrams, information on economic importance. |
| Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture: Mammalogy Section (http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/mammalogy/) |
| The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, based in Seattle, Washington, offers information on its Mammalogy Section. The museum highlights the mammals of Washington, it's research on mammalogy, and the history and makeup of the museum mammal collection. |
| California Dragonflies and Damselflies: AKA California Odonata (http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly/) |
| Information on and photographs of all the species of dragonflies and damselflies in California. |
| California's Wildlife (http://www.dfg.ca.gov/whdab/html/cawildlife.html) |
| Biological information on more than 600 amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles regularly found in California. |
| CalPhotos: Photos of California Animals (http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/photos/fauna/) |
| Database of more than 7,700 images. |
| Cats! Wild to Mild. (http://www.lam.mus.ca.us/cats/contents.htm) |
| Features the online exhibit Cats! Wild to Mild, provided by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in California. Discusses biology, behavior, conservation, types of cats, and cats in history. Discusses domestic cats and other members of the cat family, including jaguars, lions, tigers, leopards, bobcats, and wild cats. Includes information for teachers and a bibliography. |
| Cetacea (http://www.cetacea.org/) |
| Searchable background information on every species of whale, dolphin, and porpoise known to humankind. |
| Checklist of Amphibian Species and Identification Guide (http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/) |
| Browsable checklist of all amphibian species and subspecies currently recognized in North America north of Mexico. |
| Crocodilians (http://crocodilian.com/) |
| Title from title screen (viewed Aug. 26, 1998). |
| Electronic Zoo. (http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm) |
| Presents the Electronic Zoo, a collection of Web sites and information about animals and veterinary medicine. Provides multiple links to animal and veterinary sources through sites in Telnet, FTP, Gopher, and World Wide Web in the subject areas of animals, veterinary medicine, publications, organizations, mailing lists, and newsgroups. Offers access to the American Veterinary Medical Association's "Care for Pets" Web site. Contains a search tool for the Electronic Zoo. Posts contact information via mailing address and e-mail. |
| Equine Info (http://www.equineinfo.com/) |
| Searchable and browsable "collection of articles and links to any site related to horses, cataloged by subject and annotated with descriptions. |
| Fish FAQ (http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/history/faqs.html) |
| From the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Facts and answers about fish, shellfish, and other sea creatures, and the marine environment. |
| FishBase (http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/4204) |
| FishBase is an information system with key data on the biology of most species of fishes. Contains information on taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution, food, population dynamics, genetics, morphology, trophic ecology, physiology, ecotoxicology, reproduction, etc. Includes images, maps, and a searchable and browsable glossary. Also provides access to LarvalBase, an online database of key information on fish larvae. |
| Horse breeds of the World (http://www.imh.org/imh/bw/home2.html) |
| Aims to provide a description of all horse breeds recognized by registries and breed associations. Currently includes 85 breeds. For each breed includes: history and origin of breed; breed characteristics; breed organization. Includes contact address for breed associations. |
| Hummingbirds! (http://www.hummingbirds.net/) |
| Information and images relating to hummingbirds, including attracting them, feeders, migration maps, history, species, an image gallery, organizations and more. |
| Insects Home Page (http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six01.html) |
| Take a closer look at the most successful life form on the planet. Over 1,000,000 species provide lots of material for this site. |
| Introduction to the Aves: The Birds (http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/diapsids/birds/birdintro.html) |
| The Museum of Paleontology at the University of California at Berkeley presents information about birds. The museum highlights the fossil record, life history, ecology, systematics, and morphology of birds. Links to additional resources are provided. |
| International Wolf Center (http://www.wolf.org/wolves/) |
| A web site devoted to education about wolves and wolf behavior and biology. Includes telemetry data (movement of wolves in Superior National Forest), wolf images and other resources about wolves. |
| Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration. (http://www.learner.org/jnorth/) |
| Presents Journey North, an educational Web site for K-12 students that provides information about animal migration and seasonal changes. Allows students to report observations. Notes that Journey North changes every year and offers access to previous years' archives. Explains that Journey North is a project of the Annenberg/Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Projects, headquartered in Washington, D. C. Includes information about Journey South, which tracks wildlife migration in the fall and winter. Contains information for students, such as details about the monarch butterfly migration and a phenology checklist. Provides a site search engine. Offers information about an online teacher's manual, which provides classroom lessons about migration and phenology. Links to the Annenberg/CPB Projects home page. |
| Breeds of Livestock. (http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/) |
| Presents information on breeds of livestock, provided by the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. Includes information on cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and swine. Highlights breeds by world region and discusses poultry breeds and breed research. |
| LlamaWeb (http://www.webcom.com/~degraham/) |
| General information, veterinary resources, llama farms to visit, events, and services. |
| Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific (http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/) |
| The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its 550 species fill 17 major living habitats, 30 smaller exhibits and takes visitors on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja; the Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific. |
| Mammal Species of the World (http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/) |
| From the Dept. of Systematic Biology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. |
| Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles (MASLA). (http://www.masla.com/) |
| Features the Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles (MASLA) based in Thousand Oaks, California, which is dedicated to responsible marine aquarium keeping. Offers membership details and highlights MASLA publications and events. Links to information on saltwater fish aquariums, jellyfish, sea horses, hard corals, butterfly fish, and more. |
| Marine Mammal Center (http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/) |
| Northern California organization featuring rescue, research, and education programs to" recognize human interdependence [and] to foster their survival and the conservation of their habitat." |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium (http://www.mbayaq.org/) |
| Take a cyber-tour of Monterey Bay from rocky tide pools to the depths of a vast submarine canyon. Special exhibits carry you to the oceans beyond. |
| Morris Animal Foundation |
| Research on pet and wildlife behavior, disease and illness. |
| http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/ |
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| Moths of North America (http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/distr/lepid/moths/mothsusa.htm) |
| Distribution maps and JPEG images of North American moths. |
| Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Entomology (http://entomology.si.edu/) |
| The Department of Systematic Biology of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Beltsville, Maryland, highlights the study of entomology at the museum. The department provides details about the staff, as well as information for visitors. Users are provided access to the entomology database. |
| Otter Project (http://www.otterproject.org/site/pp.asp?c=8pIKIYMIG&b=28098) |
| "Exists to promote the rapid recovery of the California sea otter, an indicator of near shore ocean health, by facilitating research and communicating research results to the general public and policy makers." |
| Otternet (http://www.otternet.com/) |
| Information on species, habitat, photo gallery, frequently asked questions, activities for kids. |
| Owl pages (http://www.owlpages.com/) |
| This resource contains information about the species of bird known as the owl. Information on the physiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, nest boxes, mythology and culture of owls is available. Some photographs of different species of owls are included. |
| Raptor Center, University of Minnesota. (http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/) |
| Describes the Raptor Center, the world wide medical and educational facility devoted to birds of prey, located at the University of Minnesota. Provides information on how to become a member or make a donation. Details the center's upcoming events, services for injured birds, educational programs, and publications. Notes that the center's mission is to preserve biological diversity among raptors and other avian species through medical treatment, scientific investigation, education, and management of wild populations. Posts contact information via street address and e-mail. Links to related sites. |
| Ravens (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/ravens/) |
| The television show, Nature, of PBS explores the many aspects of the raven, including how the bird obtained a sinister reputation. |
| Spiders and Other Arachnids at UC Riverside (http://spiders.ucr.edu/) |
| Articles, distribution map, and identification information about brown recluse spiders, as well as facts and photographs of other types of spiders. |
| Tarantulas.com (http://www.tarantulas.com/) |
| General, introductory information. |
| Virtual Birder (http://www.virtualbirder.com/) |
| Images and range maps for the United States and Canada. Includes "Rare Bird Alert (RBA) transcripts and regional info for North American states and provinces." |
| World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Threatened Species Accounts (http://www.panda.org/about%5Fwwf/what%5Fwe%5Fdo/species/index.cfm) |
| The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) presents an index to endangered species worldwide, arranged alphabetically by name of the species. Information about the distribution, population, and captive breeding of such species as the African elephant, Asian elephant, chimpanzee, gorilla, Indian rhinoceros, and tiger is available. |
| 3-D Insects. (http://www.ento.vt.edu/%7Esharov/3d/3dinsect.html) |
| Features a collection of three dimensional images of insects, provided by the Department of Entomology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. Notes that the images are presented using the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). Includes QuickTime video clips and general information about each insect. Links to the Department's home page. |
| VetCentric.com (http://www.vetcentric.com/) |
| VetCentric.com, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland, offers an online source of information about animal health care and services. VetCentric contains FAQs, a glossary, an encyclopedia, trivia, news, articles, and more. |
| Whale-Watching-Web. (http://www.physics.helsinki.fi/whale/) |
| Presents an information resource on whale watching. Offers access to information on whale watching activities in such areas as North America, Europe, Australia, Antarctica, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Provides access to information on oceanographic research, bioacoustic resources, and cetacean pictures. Includes information on upcoming conferences and other related topics. Links to whale museums, information on interspecies communication, and other related sites. |
| Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). (http://wcs.org/) |
| Features the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), based in the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Explains that the WCS works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world, as well as providing educational programs and helping to sustain biological diversity. Recounts WCS' history. Includes information about WCS wildlife facilities, membership, and programs. Offers access to news releases. Contains an online search engine, photographic images, and information about upcoming events. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail. |
| Wonders of the Sea (http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html) |
| From the Oceanic Research Group. Short lessons with images of various sea creatures. |
| Zoos Worldwide (http://www.zoos-worldwide.de/) |
| Lists of "zoos, aquariums animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks worldwide - also includes zoo reviews, zoo cams and an Animal of the Month" |