2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened
Species The latest taxonomic, conservation status, and distribution information
on threatened species on the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Red List.
AllNature.org
Photo Gallery
Post your nature and wildlife photos here, and comment on those posted by
others. Over 40 photographers have contributed almost 3,000 shots (as of
10-26-07).
Animal Concerns
Community About the rights and welfare of animals: issues, organizations,
resources, related topics.
Animal Diversity Web Thousands of student-written species accounts of animals, grouped by
class, with taxonomic information prepared by professional biologists.
Australian Fauna
Brief photo-illustrated descriptions of some of the better known Australian
animals. Also links, top 10 and "amazing fact" lists, and a quiz.
Bliss Publishing
Offerings from this New England-oriented publisher include a history of the
Ninnuock (Algonkian American Indians) and the Cape Cod Recreation Map and
Guide.
Catalogue
of Life
Searchable checklist of the world's known species.
Conservation & Research Center A unit of the Smithsonian Institution exclusively devoted to the study
of wildlife conservation biology.
Defenders of Wildlife Working to save species and habitat, with programs on wolves, bears,
birds, bison, dolphins, the Everglades, and biodiversity.
eNature.com Guides to wildlife and habitat, travel advice, e-cards, news,
life lists, forums, Ask-the-Expert section, 4,000 photos.
Field
Guide to International Field Guides Annotated list of field guides to plants and animals occurring outside
the United States, arranged by subject and by region.
Foraging with the Wildman
Learn about edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms from "Wildman"
Steve Brill.
Giant Panda and Birding
Ecotours in China
Includes photos of pandas living wild in the Qinling Mountains, and photos
of the region's birds. The mission of the site's creators is to protect
nature reserves, stimulate the local economy, and provide environmental
education through ecotourism. See the Ecotour section for itineraries.
Mammal Species of the World Searchable list of the scientific and common names of the 4,629 mammal
species, presented in a taxonomic hierarchy. Includes range maps.
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National Wildlife Federation Wildlife articles and photos from the nation's largest member-supported
conservation group.
National Wildlife
Health Center Assesses the impact of disease on wildlife and identifies the role of
pathogens in contributing to wildlife losses. Has a section on avian
influenza.
Nature Conservancy Buys land and water to save habitat and species. Manages 71 million
acres in 1,340 preserves, the world's largest private sanctuary system.
Nature of New England
Links to photos and information on the region's birds, butterflies and
mammals.
Nature.net
Forums, a serialization of My First Summer in the Sierra by John
Muir, images from Audubon's Birds of America.
NatureServe
Conservation database on plants, animals, and ecosystems of the
United States, Canada, and Latin America, searchable by species and
ecological unit. Provides access to the Global Amphibian Assessment
and to assessments of the impact of invasive non-native plants. Data
drawn from local natural heritage programs and other sources, such
as the IUCN.
Naturesongs - Digital Recordings
More than 250 digitally recorded natural sounds, including bird songs/calls
and other animal sounds of Costa Rica.
NatureSound Studio Samples of bird, frog, insect, and mammal sounds recorded by Lang
Elliott, author of Music of the Birds: A Celebration of Bird Song.
Nature's
Wonderland Safaris
Nairobi-based tour operator offers wildlife-viewing packages to destinations
in East Africa, including six Kenya birding safaris.
Northern Michigan Birding Don't be misled by the title. Outstanding source of national news about
birds, wildlife, the environment.
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research
Center Information from the U.S. Geological Survey on the biota of the Great
Plains, including waterfowl, mammals, herps, fish, plants.
PBS - Nature Companion to the Public Broadcasting Service's Nature series.
Rainforest Alliance Develops alternatives to rainforest destruction through education, research,
and partnerships with business, government, local peoples.
Teaming with Wildlife Information on the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (passed in July
2000) from the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Tree of Life Access to some 1,630 biologist-authored pages, each on a group of
organisms and each linked to other pages in the evolutionary tree.
Up Close Scent-elimination products, concealment gear, and accessories for wildlife photographers and birders.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Charged with conserving and protecting fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
Runs National Wildlife Refuges and Endangered Species Program.
Wild India
Info on wildlife sanctuaries in India, organized by location and season,
with sections on species, conservation, habitat and wildlife tour packages.
Wildlife Conservation Society News, photos, educational resources, and membership information from the
organization that runs the Bronx Zoo.
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