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Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals

http://www.animalinfo.org/

This site offers a searchable listing of endangered mammals worldwide. Species are also indexed by common and scientific name, group, and country. Each entry includes a species profile, status and trends, biological nd ecological data, and references. The site also includes links to related organizations, web sites, and publications.

Author: Paul Massicot (pmassicot@toad.net)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Environmental Sciences & Ecology

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: threatened; rare; endangered; extinction; animal; species

Big Cats Online

http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/agarman/

"Big Cats Online offers both a general and [a] more detailed introduction to the various species of cat living in the wild today. It not only covers the 'Big Cats' - Leopard, Lion, Tiger, Jaguar, Cheetah and Puma, but also introduces all of the lesser known 'Wild Cat' species."

Author: Andrew Garman (agarman@dial.pipex.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: Cat; Cats; Wild Cat; Wild Cats

Birds and Mammals Observed by Lewis and Clark

http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/bmam/bmam.htm

This site gives a detailed account of all of the birds and mammals that the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition observed. Actual expedition records were consulted in creating this website.

Author: Russell Reid and Clell G. Gannon (npscweb@usgs.gov)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Birds

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: North Dakota

The Cyber Zoomobile

http://www.primenet.com/~brendel/

Contains fairly detailed information on the Felidae (cats), Canidae (dogs), Ursidae (bears) and more, with pictures.

Author: Jim Rang (rendel@primenet.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: Dogs; Cats; Bears

Hinterland Who's Who

http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/hww-fap/eng_ind.html

Developed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, this site provides access to fact sheets on more than 50 birds and 29 mammals native to Canada and the Northern United States, and to 14 related environmental topics. Many of these fact sheets are accompanied by 60-second video clips displaying common behavior and habitat. Viewing the video clips requires Windows Media Player.
"Each fact sheet describes the appearance, life history, and habits of a Canadian bird or mammal or else discusses a wildlife-related topic such as bird feeding or endangered species."

Author: Canadian Wildlife Service (cws-scf@ec.gc.ca)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Birds

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Horse Country

http://www.horse-country.com/

This includes a table history of horse evolution, audio files of hunting fanfares, fiction stories about horses, links to vet schools and horse assoiciations. There is also an article called Vet Rap where a vet discusses various topics such as medication. There are links to related sites.

Author: Kristine Carroll (kcarroll@horse-country.com)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Pets--Horses

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: Horses; FAQ

Learning more about llamas

http://www.webcom.com/~degraham/Learning.html

Learn about the types of llamas, their care and feeding, uses, breeding, showing, sheering, training, and more at this site. Includes events, services, uses and related sites regarding llamas.

Author: Dale Graham (degraham@webcom.com)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Agriculture & Aquaculture

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: llamas; history

Mammal Species of the World

http://www.nmnh.si.edu/msw/

"Contains the names of the 4,629 currently recognized species of mammals, in a taxonomic hierarchy that includes Order, Family, Subfamily, Genus, and Species." Records include: Scientific name, author's name and year described, original publication citation, original name, common name, type Species, type Locality, distribution,comments, and status. The database may be searched by taxonomic hierarchy, Scientific Name, or Common Name.

Author: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution (don@smithson.si.edu)

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: Mammals; Taxonomy

Placental Mammals

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/eutheria/placental.html

This site features extensive information on eutherian, or placental, mammals, a group which includes nearly 4000 species. Among these species are whales, cats, sheep, and humans. Photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids supplement scientific background on eutharia, and some relevant links are included in the text.

Author: The Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: eutheria; placental

San Diego Zoo - Giant Pandas

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/special/pandas/index.html

This is the homepage of the Giant Panda Research Station at the San Diego Zoo. It provides information about the two giant pandas, Bai Yun and Shi Shi who live in the Research Station, and about the habitat the zoo has created for them. The site also provides biographies, fact sheets, and Frequently Asked Questions about pandas.

Author: San Diego Zoo

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: pandas; bamboo; conservation

Through the Eyes of a Wolverine

http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3592/

"The life of the elusive wolverine of Alaska is thoroughly examined on this Web site. Information about many Alaskan animals, the terrain, and their interrelationship with the wolverine is also available. The site also contains an extensive glossary."

Author: Justin & Bryan Nusunginya

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Keywords: Alaska

Wild Horses: An American Romance

http://www.pbs.org/wildhorses/

"'Wild Horses - An American Romance' takes the viewer to spectacular locations in the American West where humans and horses share a fascinating history and partnership. Through the [site] navigation...you can explore: how the prehistoric horse originated on the plains of NorthAmerica, migrated to other continents and then died out here; how the relationship between man and mustang has evolved after horses were introduced back onto this continent by Spanish Conquistadors; how mustangs survive on the land today, and how they have adapted as human settlement encroaches; the dilemmas that face policy makers as they try to balance the needs of man and horse; [and] some potential solutions that have been tried and the debates that surround them." Resources for teachers are also included.

Author: PBS

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Wildlife Encyclopedia

http://www.safaricamlive.com/wildlife_encyclopedia_front_page.htm

Encyclopedia of African wildlife with information on species of birds, mammals, and snakes. Includes photos and info on behavior, life cycle, and habitat. The Safaricamlive site also includes photo and video libraries of wildlife in Africa.

Author: Safaricamlive

Subjects:

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Birds

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Mammals

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Zoology--Reptiles & Amphibians

Keywords: Africa; Southern Africa

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