Environmental Links - Endangered Species
Environmental Links - Endangered Species
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Links to information about threatened and endangered plants, animals, and habitats.
Air Ambulance is provided in cases for endangered animals in need to be lifted to special medical facilities.(We last saved a very special dolphin's life!)
The URL is: http://www.airambulance.net
An Asian elephant conservation charity. EleAid provides detailed information on the conservation of the Asian elephant and encourages education and participation in helping protect this much loved endangered animal.
The URL is: http://www.eleaid.com
Supported by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the "Encyclopedia of Life" is a global effort to document all 1.8 million named species of animals, plants, and other forms of life on Earth. The encyclopedia will be a multimedia Wikipedia-style Web site, providing downloadable information on each species. The Field Museum, Harvard University, the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library partnered to launch the project.
See Demo >> http://www.eol.org/demonstration.html The URL is: http://www.eol.org
Classroom and on site activities about endangered species and extinction in Florida(grades 4-6), fact sheets about specific animals, as well as resources for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.nps.gov/ever/eco/danger.htm
"A non-profit environmental education and support organization for Felis concolor coryi." FPS provides information on the life history of panthers, habitat preservation and pictures.
The URL is: http://www.panthersociety.org
Environment Canada's Green Lane has information on climate change, air, water and wildlife, including a description what Canada has done (and can do) to address issues of environmental concern. Also links to other EE resources in Canada. Available in French.
The URL is: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
We have a Sea Turtle Conservation Project in the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. The patrols are in charge of tagging the turtles, installing microchips, measuring females who emerge from the sea to lay eggs, camouflaging the nest, and relocating the eggs. If you want to contact us, please write to Claudio Quesada, volunteers@racsa.co.cr
The URL is: http://www.anaicr.org/
Facts about tapirs, pictures, maps and an ecological tale about a moutain tapir (In Spanish and French).
The URL is: http://perso.club-internet.fr/alain.debord/otto_jo...
Site highlights featured species, programs, live animal cams, "Creature of the Week", pet guides, and animal news.
The URL is: http://animal.discovery.com/guides/atoz/atoz.html
Description of the habitat needs,life history, risk factors and management requirements for the Whooping Crane. Also links to pages for 11 other endangered species in Alberta, Canada.
The URL is: http://raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/crane.html
Web site of a non profit affiliate of Michigan Audubon and North American Loon Fund whose mission is to conserve and enhance the common loon population in Michigan.
The URL is: http://www.michiganloons.org/
World Conservation Monitoring Center
Includes a data base of threatened plants of the world. The URL is: http://www.wcmc.org.uk/species/plants/
WildWorld offers a generous selection of interactive maps that pinpoint the Earth's richest and most endangered natural regions.
Teachers may chalk up on the Educator's Guide which offers lesson plans and activities that teach kids, the next generation of planetary caretakers, more about Earth. The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/
NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. A product of NatureServe, NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and
endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. The URL is: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/
Provides access to substantial amount of information on endangered species, including a teachers packet containing fact sheets and activities. Also provides links to other educational resources.
The URL is: http://endangered.fws.gov/kids/#educators
FOCUS ON NATURE TM is a nationally-published endangered species column featuring beautifully-detailed illustrations and text about our local, state, national and international species. FOCUS ON NATURE TM helps raise awareness about endangered species through art.
The URL is: http://www.rmasonfinearts.com/focus-on-nature.html
Site about bald eagles and other birds of prey presented by the National Foundation to Protect America's Eagles.
The URL is: http://www.eagles.org/
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal Agency responsible for conserving and protecting the Nation's threatened and endangered species and their habitats. Resources include species lists, educational resources, the text of ES legislation, and recovery program information.
The URL is: http://endangered.fws.gov
Information on the biology, ecology, habitat and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries, including biodiversity, land use, population and economy.
The URL is: http://www.animalinfo.org/
CPF is a charity dedicated to conservation, monitoring, & recovery of Threatened & Endangered
Raptor Species (birds of prey) & their habitats. CPF projects target education, research, & conservation & protection by providing personnel, funds & equipment for monitoring, rescue & rehab, fostering, & reports on individual & nest activities. The URL is: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/
Defend The Wolves is the Wolf Rescue Project Supported and owned by the First Nations Outreach project. Activities include the rescue and restoration of wolves; education programs aimed at K-12 and University level students; rescue of endangered, protected, and at-risk species; and improving and restoring wildlife habitat.
The URL is: http://defendthewolves.org/
Pandas International is dedicated to panda research and preservation to ensure the survival
of the panda into the next millenium. The URL is: http://www.pandasinternational.org/
Located in California, Endangered Species Nursery, started in 1975, grows rare, unusual, & endangered plants for such projects as Disneyland, Disney World, Knott’s Berry Farm, Biosphere, Apple Computer, Oracle Computer, Universal Studios, etc.
The URL is: http://www.endangeredspecies.com/
The problem of endangered species is global and growing. But why? Are any attempts to prevent the extinction of species currently successful? And what of the future? How are you involved? The articles from "Awake!" included in this site offer answers to these questions.
The URL is: http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1996/8/8/endan...
"The magazine is published 6 times a year and contains articles by leading figures in the fields of conservation science and policy." Sample articles and archives are available online. Published by the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment.
The URL is: http://www.umich.edu/~esupdate/
The ASIL Wildlife Interest group focuses on the effectiveness of international wildlife treaties and policy in protecting endangered wildlife species. They seek to educate the public through an academic journal, a newsletter and an annual conference.
The URL is: http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org/index.shtm...
The Global Trees Campaign Web site serves as an online conduit for information about endangered tree species. Site features various tree profiles, a resources database with information on close to 7,300 tree species, a list of suggested readings (including several available as PDFs, and a section detailing global initiatives.
The URL is: http://www.globaltrees.org/
This site "illustrates WHAT Endangered Species means, WHY the Endangered Species list gets longer each year and HOW [humans] can help to save Endangered Species." Includes species profiles, images and interactive quizes.
The URL is: http://www.thinkquest.org/library/lib/site_sum_out...
Brown bear resources is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the grizzly bear. We have info about our org as well as our storefront where we raise funds. We answer questions, loan out educational material and give educational presentations.
The URL is: http://www.brownbear.org/
Authoritative information on the current mass extinction of species of life on earth (the "Sixth Extinction"), with numerous links to additional information.
The URL is: http://www.well.com/user/davidu/extinction.html
Images, films and research about endangered cultures and environments around the world by Adrian Warren. Ordering information available online.
The URL is: http://www.lastrefuge.co.uk/data/LRP_main.html
Information source about the critically endangered New Zealand Brown Teal. The site aims to provide quality up to date information about the species and the work going into recovering it from possible exinction.
The URL is: http://www.brownteal.com
The 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, provides taxonomic and distribution information on threatened species. The system is designed to determine the relative risk of extinction and to catalog those species, whose risk is at the highest rate of global extinction.
The URL is: http://www.redlist.org/
Reports from students around the world on various endangered species. The SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project is designed so that member
schools are able to display the reports of students participating in the project. The URL is: http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/species/species.html
A collection of information about endangered species including the full text of the Endangered Species Act, factsheets on many Endangered Species, searchable databases, current articles and related activities.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/EndSpp/endangeredspecies-mainpag...
A referral source for teachers and students providing information about the Kemp's ridleys and all sea turtles. Curriculum, news stories, research resources, population and species information.
The URL is: http://www.ridleyturtles.org
ARKive – promoting the conservation of the natural world through the power of wildlife imagery. Site features photographs of endangered and protected species worldwide. Includes information on habitat, status, descriptions, threats, and biology.
The URL is: http://www.arkive.org/
This site lists Web resources on endangered species suitable for primary and elementary students and teachers.
The URL is: http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/endangered.htm
Learn about the appearance, life history, and habits of Canadian birds or mammals or about general topics, such as endangered species and bird feeding.
The URL is: http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp
Comprehensive Manatee and Dugong educational website. Provides detailed descriptions and links to all four endangered seacow species and an extensive bibliography and archived professional newsletter. Save an endangered species, visit an orphan manatee, adopt a manatee or dugong ambassador.
The URL is: http://www.sirenian.org/
AILC links to information about animals, endangered species, guides to zoos, literature, animal rights, biology and related K-12 lesson plans for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.k12tlc.org/
The World Conservation Monitoring Centre offers information services on conservation, preservation and sustainable use of the worlds' natural resources. The centre also provides consultations on developing these information systems.
The URL is: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/index.html?http://quin.un...
Links to news articles, updates on international conservation efforts, fact sheets, and a video library (requires RealPlayer G2). Also available in Spanish and French.
The URL is: http://www.panda.org/
The Critical Decision Foundation is an educational organization that encourages citizens around the world to study and question the influences large corporations have obtained over democracy, technology, religion, families, society, population growth, and the environment (our life-support system). Please enjoy our award-winning nature gallery and thought-provoking prose.
The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org
A closer look at endangered animals. Includes links to endangered species by Continent and various endangered species organizations.
The URL is: http://www.endangeredworld.envy.nu/endangeredworld...
This site lists over 800 species of plants and animals that have become extinct over the last two centuries.
The URL is: http://www.earthwitness.com/
Information on Endangered Species issues, policy and legislation, the Endangered Species Act, and specific species. From the National Wildlife Federation.
The URL is: http://www.nwf.org/wildlifework/
Key links on endangered species and endangered species organizations.
The URL is: http://environment.about.com/
Children can see illustrations of various critters and read about them.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/critter...
The Bonobo Conservation Iniative is a 501c3 dedicated to the preservation of the bonobo great ape and its Congo Basin habitat. The site provides information for students and the public.
The URL is: http://www.bonobo.org
Site discusses the causes of extinction and loss of biodiversity in the area. Provides list of extinct species and last date sited and endangered species with description, habitat, etc. Also latest news articles and various related resources.
The URL is: http://www.acess.250x.com/
Save the Manatee Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting endangered manatees. The SMC site offers manatee information, educational resources, and links to other manatee sites on the Internet.
The URL is: http://www.savethemanatee.org/
Private land conservancy dedicated to the protection of America's national system of parks, wildlife and historic monuments. NPT's new education resource center provides information about the environment and history of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, KS.
The URL is: http://www.parktrust.org/tpnp/education/index.html
Animal News Center provides current information about pets, wildlife and other animals from news and animal welfare organizations, and publishes articles featuring the information on its Web site. ANC provides these articles to other news and animal-related organizations for their own use at no cost.
The URL is: http://www.anc.org/
A website for sea turtle conservation in the Mediterranean. Emphasis on education, species identification and biology, threats, organizations, and classroom projects.
The URL is: http://www.euroturtle.org/
The E-SCAPE Project consists of four cornerstones and one auxiliary program targeting selected groups. These programs are E-Teach, E-Tech, E-Venture, E-Search, and E-Camp. Curriculum and Activities emphasize multi-disciplinary field-based research projects; specialization's in applied technologies, biology, conservation, endangered or threatened species and wild land interpretation.
The URL is: http://www.tigerlink.org/go11.html
Endangered Species: includes a searchable database that provides information on species at risk as listed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Descriptions of appearance, biology, habitat and threats, recovery efforts, and more (GIS mapping tool to come soon).
The URL is: http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/Species/
A non-profit US based agency working to save tigers from extinction, through links to "Saving Tigers One By One", "Visit the Tiger Learning Center on-line" and the "Virtual Tiger Tour".
The URL is: http://www.tigerlink.org/
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Database of vertebrate fauna and vascular flora inventories at protected areas. Contains >60% of the world's birds, 50% of the mammals, etc. Links provided to >800 parks, etc. in >100 countries. Search by species name, by country, or by name of protected area. Database is a product of the U.S. MAB Program. The URL is: http://ice.ucdavis.edu/mab/
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