Animals

Animal Corner!
http://www.animalcorner.co.uk
This United Kingdom-based site includes information on all kinds of animals from elephants and wolves in the wild to hamsters and goldfish in your house.

Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/index.html
A collection of pictures and information about animals. Accounts of individual species include information on distributions, natural history, conservation, and economic importance, along with pictures and sounds if available. There are even short movies.

Animal Topiaries
https://www.topiarytree.net/product/Topiary-Animal-Availability
Explore the wonderful world of animal topiaries. These whimsical animals add a touch of adventure and fun that is sure to bring a smile to all.

ASPCA’S Animaland
http://www.animaland.org
This entertaining and educational site is loaded with information about animals, pet care, careers in animal care, animal issues, and plenty of fun and games. Sponsored by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Bat Resource Area
http://www.batcon.org
Maintained by the Bat Conservation Society, this site includes bat facts, photos, pictures, and fascinating bat trivia, such as how to exclude bats from buildings.

Care for Animals.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp
Learn about pets and the people who care for them at this site from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Children’s Butterfly
http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly
A delightful site: pictures to color, facts to learn. Includes bibliographies of books and videos on butterflies.

From A to Z
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/atoz.html
Birds, mammals, marsupials, and reptiles form the list that leads to detailed photos and information. Part of the Oakland (Calif.) Zoo at Knowland Park.

Insectclopedia
http://www.insectclopedia.com
Comprehensive site about the world of insects ranges from identification to bug cuisine.

Kids Go Wild
http://www.kidsgowild.com
Learn about all aspects of animals and wildlife conservation through this site sponsored by The Wildlife Conservation Society.

Kid’s Planet
http://www.kidsplanet.org
Lots of information and activities relating to endangered animals.

National Wildlife Federation
http://www.nwf.org/kids
The Kids Page features articles in English and Spanish from Ranger Rick, the environmental magazine for children; a homework help section; and briefings on issues such as the wetlands, endangered animals, water quality and more. Search the site for the information you need. You can even take action by sending an e-mail message to your elected representatives on a wildlife topic.

Nutty Hatch
http://nuthatch.birdnature.com
If you are interested in the details of birds in the eastern United States, this is the site for you.

Pet Care Tips
http://www.healthypet.com/library.aspx
Tips for taking care of your pet from the American Animal Hospital Association. Lets you find the pet hospital nearest to where you live.

Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
http://www.seaworld.org
Designed especially for students and teachers, the Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database brings the world of wildlife to classrooms! Download cool animal facts, teacher’s guides, quizzes, activities . . . even check out live animal cams!

The Adventures of Herman: Autobiography of Squirmin’ Herman the Worm
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/index.html
Learn all about earthworms including their life cycle, anatomy and history.

Virtual Frog Dissection Kit.
http://www-itg.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html
A site where no amphibians are sacrificed for science, with instructions in many languages.

Yuckiest Site on the Internet
http://www.yucky.com
If you like cockroaches, visit it! Ask Wendell any yucky question in science.