The
Animal Diversity Web
An online database of animal natural history, distribution,
classification, and conservation biology
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
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Animals Online
Fact sheets and photos of 444 species. In English and Dutch.
http://www.animals-online.be
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FishBase
Searchable global database containing information on 25,585
species (110,000 common names), 71,000 synonyms, 28,000 photos,
and 21,000 references.
http://www.fishbase.org
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PLANTS National Database
Online USDA database of information, images, and links on plants
in the USA, including crops and invasives. Search by name,
geographic distribution, or other characteristics.
http://plants.usda.gov
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BioImages -
Virtual Fieldguide for UK
Large selection of pictures of organisms, mostly British in
origin. Images are an aid to identification, showing different
stages, states and views of the organisms. Search the database
or follow a taxonomic tree.
http://www.bioimages.org.uk
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Fungi of Poland
Photographs and description of thousands species of macrofungi
growing in Poland and Central Europe. Includes a determination
key. In English and Polish.
http://www.grzyby.pl
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Snakes of North America
Complete list of species, with images and family descriptions.
http://www.pitt.edu/~mcs2/herp/sona.html
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ARKive
Non-profit initiative of The Wildscreen Trust with photographs,
movie clips, sound recordings, and brief desriptions of selected
endangered and protected species of Britain and the rest of the
world.
http://www.arkive.org
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Animal Info -
Rare, Threatened and
Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and
endangered species of mammals and information on their native
countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.
http://www.animalinfo.org
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Tree of
Life
Phylogenetic tree with information about the diversity of
organisms on Earth, their history, and characteristics. An
on-going multi-authored project hosted by the University of
Arizona.
http://tolweb.org
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The Owl Pages
Detailed descriptions of different species, including photos and
sounds. Also includes mythology, art, books, and collectibles.
http://www.owlpages.com
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Scorpion
Files
Discusses various scorpion-related topics, including photos and
information of scorpion species from around the world, including
those of medical importance. Contributors include systematists,
ecologists, and enthusiasts.
http://www.ub.ntnu.no/scorpion-files
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Lioncrusher`s
Domain
Taxonomy and biology of wolves, hyenas, wild cats and dogs, and
other wild carnivores.
http://www.lioncrusher.com
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Iowa
State Entomology Image Gallery
Extensive collection of insect images.
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/imagegal
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ExZOOberance
A virtual zoo with photo galleries, web cams, news, and a zoo
and aquarium directory.
http://www.exzooberance.com
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Mango Verde
Photos and sounds for almost 2000 bird species; field guide
quick indices.
http://www.mangoverde.com
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BugGuide.Net
An online resource devoted to insects, spiders and their kin,
with identification help, images, and information.
http://www.bugguide.net
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American Bald
Eagle Information
Photos, history, physical traits, nesting, and feeding habits of
Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Includes poems and stories.
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com
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Orchid Species
Photographs
A large alphabetized photo gallery by Eric Hunt.
http://www.orchidphotos.org
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Bacterial Nomenclature
A place to find out the most current name for a bacterium.
http://www.dsmz.de
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International Plant Names Index
Database of the names and associated basic bibliographical
details of all seed plants.
http://www.ipni.org
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