Environmental Links - Wildlife Conservation
Environmental Links - Wildlife Conservation
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Links to information about conservation of plants, animals, and habitats.
From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Birds of North America Online is a comprehensive reference for life history information on over
700 different bird species that breed in the U.S. and Canada. Includes photo gallieries, vocalizations, updated text, and video for many species. Subscription required. The URL is: http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/BNA/
Envirovet is an organization that brings veterinary medicine to wildlife health issues. Site offers webumentary video clips featuring interviews with Envirovet alumni offering expertise on a variety of wildlife issues.
The URL is: http://www.envirovet.org/
Insect research portal.
The URL is: http://www.insectclopedia.com
This document contains biophysical descriptions and maps of the Ecoregions and Subregions of the United States. This site is a product of ECOMAP, 1993 - a collaboration between all the Forest Service Regions, two Research Stations, the USDA Soil Conservation Service, and The Nature Conservancy.
The URL is: http://www.fs.fed.us/land/pubs/ecoregions/index.ht...
Birds123.com tells how to identify and attract birds to your yard or garden, as well as information on companion birds, birding and bird watching and photographing birds.
The URL is: http://Birds123.com
"..site contains images of over 600 vascular plants native primarily to the Oklahoma-Texas region. Offered as an educational tool, the site divides the images into three main categories: Grasses & grasslike plants; Forbs; and Trees, shrubs & woody vines. Within each, users can browse by common name, scientific name, or via a family or tribe index."
The URL is: http://www.noble.org/imagegallery/
"Our capabilities include everything bat related from cutting edge artificial bat maternity roosts to systematic Indiana bat research."
The URL is: http://www.batmanagement.com/
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
Established by The World Conservation Union, the World Wide Fund for Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme, WCMC is an independent organisation and has become the planet's principal source of global biodiversity information. WCMC provides definitive information on globally threatened animals and plants.
The URL is: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
Just a fun site if you’re a turtle fan. This site includes real turtle sound clips. It also has fun pictures and inspirational turtle rescue stories.
The URL is: http://www.turtles.org/sounds.htm
This site includes pictures and information on plants and animals. Select a category to find specific information on a particular species.
The URL is: http://www.enature.com/main/home.asp?404;http://ww...
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
Introduction to basic nature-study techniques. Encourages the identification and listing of organisms in one's own neighborhood and provides a forum to share this information with others. Related plant and animal identification resources and information are also available.
The URL is: http://www.backyardnature.net
The African Bird Migration Project is an environmental educational project that aims to teach school children about birds and their environment. Children from around the world can share information on birds in their communities & their biomes.
The URL is: http://www.africanbirdmigrationproject.org
This US Fish and Wildlife site defines what a Habitat Conservation Plan for endangered species is, as well as providing a list of current HCPs.
The URL is: http://endangered.fws.gov/hcp/index.html
Source of information about animals and their tracks. Natural history information for each species along with pictures and drawings of the tracks. Search and rescue tracking information is included.
The URL is: http://www.bear-tracker.com/
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology online virtual museum with a searchable encyclopedia of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology designed to facilitate inquiry-driven education.
The URL is: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.h...
This site offers online searchable field guides to over 4,800 plant and animal species. The database is keyword-searchable by group (mammals, amphibians, fishes, trees, etc.) or browseable within subheadings for each group. Also includes Habitat Guides, news features, and tips for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.enature.com/
The largest organization in North America working to increase public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies through the development of educational programs for schools, park rangers and naturalists.
The URL is: http://www.naba.org/
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/
General info, photographs & profiles of invasive species, species management abstracts, how you can help…includes species that are problems in Illinois.
The URL is: http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/
Worldwide tracking projects on wildlife using GPS collars.
The URL is: http://www.environmental-studies.de/projects/proje...
Wolf tracking via radio telemetry data (updated weekly), the latest information on wolf recovery efforts around the world, full text of scientific research papers, educational links for teachers and students and pictures of wolves.
The URL is: http://www.wolf.org/
BBC site features live animal web-cams; wildlife articles and field guides; a searchable database; conservation projects in the UK; photography; and much more. Science & Nature-Birds is the latest addition and offers a comprehensive guide for bird-watching; live bird-cam; projects for students; and bird-songs audio files, where students can learn to identify birds by their song.
The URL is: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/
Information on new ways to attract birds, get solutions to problems and share tips, tactics and tales.
The URL is: http://www.birdfeeding.org/
This site, maintained by the World Wildlife Fund, contains information on ecosystems throughout the world. Also learn about some remarkable animals and their strange behaviors.
The URL is: http://www.panda.org/news_facts/education/virtual_...
The collection consists of over 130,000 wildlife recordings that represent more than 6,000 species of birds, as well as numerous recordings of reptiles, amphibians and mammals.
The URL is: http://birds.cornell.edu/lns/
The study of birds with an emphsis on science, research conservation, and education.
The URL is: http://www.ornithology.com/
A ThinkQuest 2000 winner. This web site contains information on poisonous plants and animals and the use of some plant and animal poisons in medicine.
The URL is: http://library.thinkquest.org/C007974/
Facts sheets and conservation data for endangered and threatened Cats around the world. The student section contains fact sheets appropriate for elementary and middle school students as well as photographs.
The URL is: http://www.felidtag.org/
Conservation & Education on the Barn Owl and other species of Owls through environmental projects, research studies, enhancing public education on the ecology and preservation of Owls, rescue, and rehabilitation.
The URL is: http://www.barnowl.org.uk/
A working paper outlining a range of alternatives to human activities that harm salmon (habitat degradation, hatchery production, harvest activities and hydropower operations). Released by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The URL is: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/1press/four-h/
Access online exhibits, information on zoo research and articles on animals through the National Zoo's website.
The URL is: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
Provides a soft activist approach through images and stories that gives the veiwer food for thought on issues surrounding dolphins.
The URL is: http://www.artfuldolphin.com/
A 150-page Educator's Guide to the Wild Caribou of North America. Website for students and educators acts as support to Project Caribou learning guide.
The URL is: http://www.taiga.net/projectcaribou/
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/
Developed by Australian Museum Online this site has biodiversity fact sheets, information on how to conserve biodiversity through sustainable living practices, RealMedia films on biodiversity, and links to biodiversity and forestry case studies in Australia.
The URL is: http://www.austmus.gov.au/biodiversity/index.htm
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/
"The Fish and Wildlife Information Exchange has been actively involved in assisting state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental organizations in the development of species information systems and databases since 1985." The FWIE species information database can be accessed online.
The URL is: http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/WWW/nframes/species.htm
Searchable database provides extensive information about the birds of the world. Includes distribution information, taxonomy and more. Site available in ten different languages and is hosted by Bird Studies Canada, the Canadian copartner of Birdlife International.
The URL is: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp
A Resource and Information Centre for Edible and Other Useful Plants. "A project based in Cornwall (England) which seeks to gather together and disseminate information on the many useful properties of plants, particularly those plants which are less common in today's society." A database of over 7000 plant species, can be searched online.
The URL is: http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
This UK-wide voluntary network of licensed Advisors works with farmers and landowners to conserve wild Barn Owls habitats and nest sites. Set up by Colin Shawyer of the reg.charity the Hawk & Owl Trust after his survey revealed a 69% decline over 50 years. Includes: News, Forum, Info, and Populations.
The URL is: http://www.bocn.org/
A research tool for environmentalists and wildlife biologists. Organizes thousands of environmental web sites into a searchable, user-friendly database. Translation buttons allow for translation of the site (and external sites) into any of six different languages. Follow the Lynx to a world of environmental ideas!
The URL is: http://www.EcoLynx.com/
The California Wolf Center is an education, conservation, and science center. "Wolf Encounters" programs provide students & teachers an opportunity to learn about one of the most critical yet misunderstood predators - the gray wolf.
The URL is: http://www.californiawolfcenter.org/
Essays and links on wildlife, transportation, and the effects of transportation on wildlife.
The URL is: http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande
Help for individuals and families to establish or enhance the wildlife habitat on their property.
The URL is: http://www.windstar.org/wildlife/
Tracking by satellite - Peregrine Falcons in North America. Each of the twelve peregrines under study has its own page which features a detailed travel diary, accompanied by maps showing the bird's progress.
The URL is: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/trackem.html
ReptileLand Forums is a new community of reptile owners to come together to discuss the importance of good reptile care and preservation.
The URL is: http://reptileland.com/
The website of Thomas Geissmann's Gibbon Research Lab offers an introduction to the natural history of the gibbons or small apes (Hylobatidae), a review of gibbon systematics and gibbon singing behavior, a photo and sound gallery of all gibbon species, news and complete research articles on various aspects of gibbon biology.
The URL is: http://www.gibbons.de/
Organization provides education about bats, habitat protection, research to advance scientific knowledge, conservation needs, and the ecosystems that rely on them.
The URL is: http://www.batcon.org/
Photos of animals, birds, and fish in their local habitat. Students and amateur photographers are encouraged to submit their photos to add to the site. As the site grows, animals will be indexed by geographic location, classification, and common name.
The URL is: http://www.mynaturephotos.com
A kid's page containing fact sheets of animals from around the world, interactive games, endangered species coloring pages, and more. From Defender's of Wildlife, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting species and habitat.
The URL is: http://www.kidsplanet.org/
The raising and releasing of various fish and gamebirds into appropriate wildlife habitat as monitored by State Wildlife Agencies. Learn life cycles, and enjoy the opportunity to "give back" to nature.
The URL is: http://www.huntinfo.org/websites.html
Project Wild was launched to inspire ideas and provide models for conducting environmental projects. A publication from EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/info31.pdf
Educator's guide for Grades K-6, from the American Bird Conservancy. Downloadable lesson plans combine science, language arts, math, and art to teach children about the dangers facing outdoor cats and the threat these cats pose to birds and other wildlife.
The URL is: http://www.abcbirds.org/cats/catsindoors.htm#teach...
Portal to info and images about pollination. Photo plant/pollinator database, gallery of flower visitors, links to beneficial insects, beekeeping info and photos.
The URL is: http://pollinator.com/
Classified and Annotated directory of animal sounds, information, and video clips on the web. Teachers who sign up receive sample questionnaires (for specific animals) that can be used in the classroom in conjunction with the website.
The URL is: http://www.junglewalk.com/
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
Learn more about the western population of the Monarch butterfly through service learning projects, online discussions and summer caravan trips! Targeted to high school students looking to make a difference in their community and for the Monarch.
The URL is: http://www.mmpwest.com
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center clickable map of the United States provides updated lists of bird distribution.
The URL is: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/othrdata/chekbi...
The Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) searchable database provides threat category assessment, ecology and other information on the world's 5,743 known species of frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians.
The URL is: http://www.globalamphibians.org/
The mission of the Orangutan Foundation International is to support the conservation and understanding of the orangutan and its rain forest habitat.
OFI promotes the dissemination of information about the orangutan and its plight so that it might be saved from extinction. The URL is: http://www.orangutan.org/home/home.php
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/
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/
This virtual Zoo provides wonderful animal pictures/facts/sounds of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles of Africa. (European animal information available in Italian).
The URL is: http://www.naturalia.org/ZOO/indexing.html
Information about selected mammals and birds from Geobopological Survey.
The URL is: http://www.geozoo.org/
North America's largest membership organization for active birders – providing leadership to field birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding, and by contributing to bird conservation.
The URL is: http://www.americanbirding.org/
Includes quizzes, educational information, interactive games, the "Pennies for the Planet" Student Newsletter, and a homework helper. From the World Wildlife Fund.
The URL is: http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/index.cfm
Fathom is an online learning site featuring free content from a prestigious consortium of academic and cultural institutions, including Columbia University, Cambridge University Press and the Natural History Museum (UK). Exploring Biodiversity is a "special learning center featuring the latest scholarship and research from experts at Fathom's member institutions."
The URL is: http://www.fathom.com/special/biodiversity/
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
Whales on-line is a reference and news site dedicated to education for the conservation of whales of the St. Lawrence and their natural habitat.
The URL is: http://www.whales-online.net/
Public outreach for the biological information database being developed for use in the Western Riverside County MSHCP. Includes images, descriptions and interactive maps related to over 200 sensitive species - information can be used for students of all levels, from elementary to graduate school." Developed by the University of California.
The URL is: http://ecoregion.ucr.edu/
WWF has identified more than 200 of the world's most outstanding and essential habitats. Of these, 25 ecoregions have been selected as areas of immediate concern. The Focal 25 site outlines the biodiversity, threats and conservation projects in these ecoregions.
The URL is: http://worldwildlife.org/science/ecoregions/g200.c...
Resource offers wildlife animal pictures with general facts. Covers animals ranging from North and South America, Europe, and Africa.
The URL is: http://www.animaltrial.com/
Background information on the ecology and natural history of prairie organisms, tips on prairie plant and animal identification (and ecological function), and interactive learning games ("Build a Prairie"). Developed by Minnesota IDEALS.
The URL is: http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie...
Online exhibits, features, tales and tours, activities & sounds. From the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
The URL is: http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/index.html
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...
A reference page for some of the best bird watching in Illinois.
The URL is: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/birding_in_...
Animals of the Califonia's north coast and their tracks. Natural history information for each species along with pictures and drawings of their tracks.
The URL is: http://www.humboldt.net/~tracker/
Advocates for the protection of Canada's wild species and spaces. Educational programs, projects, research, legislative information, "hands on" wildlife conservation programs for students. Also see Wild Education for teaching activities and resources.
The URL is: http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/home/default_e.asp?la...
A variety of educational resources pertaining to migratory birds including a cross-cultural bird program, songbird kit, children's game and coloring book pages and more.
The URL is: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/M...
WildNet Africa tracks conservation in Africa through regular wildlife news updates, discussions on contentious issues, diaries of wildlife events, articles by environmental journalists, and photos and activities for all age groups.
The URL is: http://www.wildnetafrica.com/wildlife/wildlife.htm...
A 200 acre great ape sanctuary and language research center being built in Des Moines. Will become world's first such center to house all four species of great apes.
The URL is: http://www.IowaGreatApes.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
What is a Platypus and other Quandaries? Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) Online Resource Guide: Etymology, Bibliography, Links.
The URL is: http://dcn.davis.ca.us/go/platypus/platwhat.html
Informational links and pictures of endangered wildlife and plants in Florida.
The URL is: http://gator_woman.tripod.com
This dynamic site provides a full-range of activities for 5th-8th grade students and their teachers, focused on shorebird migration. The site includes monthly lesson plans, great links AND a 90 minute webcast of the "virtual field trip" Alaska's Copper River Delta conducted in 2002.
The URL is: http://shorebirds.pwnet.org
Deformed Frogs found in Minnesota Wetlands. Students discover deformities in local wetland frog population which could possibly have been caused by pesticide run off. Is this an issue your community should investigate?
The URL is: http://www.biopoint.com/virtualfrog/Welcome.html
BCIS is a global partnership of a dozen conservation organisations that use Internet technology to combine their data, information and
expertise on biodiversity. The URL is: http://www.biodiversity.org/simplify/ev.php
Biodiversity Web contains information about the diversity of life on our planet earth, its history and the major adverse human impacts on biodiversity and the legal protection of biodiversity. It is a product of 'De Valk Environmental Law'. In Dutch and English.
The URL is: http://www.biodiversity.nl
Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include protection and management of migratory birds, nationally significant habitat and endangered species, as well as work on other wildlife issues.
The URL is: http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/
While they're getting up close and personal with earth’s six habitats, kids can also get the scoop on protected lands, biodiversity, urban sprawl, conservation and population.
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/...
Educational site for up-to-date information on the recovery of the Florida panther. Includes a "MailBag" section, answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the issues surrounding the panther in Florida. This site attempts to include various viewpoints on problem issues in Florida, not just one side or the other.
The URL is: http://www.floridapantherprojectinc.org/
Video clips of calling frogs, short interviews with scientists about frog issues.
The URL is: http://www.midwestfrogs.com
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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/
Pets 911 is a public and private sector partnership operated by E2C,
Engaging & Empowering Citizenship, which provides the public with free "call-to-action" awareness programs. The Pets 911 network, which is a collaborative effort of all the animal rescue organizations and services across the country, promises easy access to all the local pet information necessary to instill responsible pet ownership and overcome the issue of animal homelessness. Visit the site or call 1-888-Pets911 The URL is: http://www.pets911.com/index.php
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