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General Animal Information

All About Birds: Find out how to start the hobby of birdwatching. Includes scientific information on bird species with maps and pictures, as well as what conservation steps are being taken.
Animal Bytes: A collection of unique creatures in the animal kingdom. Searching is arranged by common name and category. Files include a color photograph, classification information, and useful facts about the animal.
Animal Diversity Web: Sponsored by the University of Michighan Museum of Zoolology. A highly informative classification of the animal kingdom. Includes a good search engine with an extensive updated links collection.
Animal Recordings: Search for animal sounds collected by Cornell University.
Biology Browser
British Library Sound Archive: Select animal sounds by animal group. Each one is listed alphabetically by common name.
eNature: Reliable information on over 5,500 plants and wild animals. Includes an online version of the Sibley Guide to Birds as well as information from Audubon field guides.
Encyclopedia of Life: "The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is an ambitious, even audacious project to organize and make available via the Internet virtually all information about life present on Earth. At its heart lies a series of Web sitesone for each of the approximately 1.8 million known speciesthat provide the entry points to this vast array of knowledge. The entry-point for each site is a species page suitable for the general public, but with several linked pages aimed at more specialized users. The sites sparkle with text and images that are enticing to everyone, as well as providing deep links to specific data."
Froghoo: Search all of Amphibian Conservation Alliance's web links, news, articles and other amphibian resources.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia: "A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community."
Integrated Taxonomic Information System: You will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. Search by common name or scientific.
Sites with Bird Songs: A list of websites arranged geographically that have the songs of birds and some other animals.

Animal Organizations - Welfare and Protection

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): "The ASPCA was founded in 1866 as the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. The Society was formed to alleviate the injustices animals faced then, and we continue to battle cruelty today."
The Humane Society of the United States
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC): "The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition." From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Prehistoric Animals and Extinct Lifeforms - Dinosaurs and Fossils

The Dinosauria: Explore questions such as: "Are birds really dinosaurs? What killed the dinosaurs? Were dinosaurs hot-blooded or cold-blooded? Can we infer the possible speeds of dinosaurs? Is what the movies tell us about dinosaurs true?" Also includes special exhibits. From Berkeley University.
Dinosaurs: Facts and Fiction: "This pamphlet contains answers to some frequently asked questions about dinosaurs, with current ideas and evidence to correct some long-lived popular misconceptions." A publication of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Life - Ancient Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, and Other Creatures: Sections include: Dinosaurs A to Z, The 12 Main Dinosaur Groups, The 10 Weirdest Dinosaurs, The 10 Smartest Dinosaurs, The 10 Biggest Dinosaurs, Types of Dinosaurs (Herbivorous, Carnivorous), Behavior, and Prehistoric Life (A-Z Profiles of animals). Click tabs (Dinosaurs, Profiles, etc.) at beginning of each section to explore contents. From About.com.
Discovery Channel: Dinosaurs: Interactive dinosaur browser, news, videos, games, FAQ, and more. Adobe Flash required.
How Stuff Works: Dinosaurs: Includes a Dinosaur Encyclopedia, pictures, information on fossils, extinction, and more.
National Museum of Natural History: The Dinosaur Info sectin includes: What Is a Dinosaur?, Anatomy and Evolution, General Behavior, Where Did They Live?, and Why Did They Go Extinct? Interactive modules include: A virtual tour of the Museum, Virtual Dinosaur Dig, and The Tree of Life (a timeline of geological eras). Some pages require Adobe Flash.
New Scientist: Dinosaurs: Articles and news on prehistoric life.
The Paleontology Portal: "This site is a resource for anyone interested in paleontology, from the professional in the lab to the interested amateur scouting for fossils to the student in any classroom." Produced by the University of California Museum of Paleontology, the Paleontological Society, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Prehistoric World and Times: Photos, Videos, Maps, Facts, Images, and More: From National Geographic. Also see this page: Prehistoric Animals Pictures, Images, Facts, News, Information, Profiles, Reports.
Prehistoric Life: Age of the Dinosaurs, Human Beginnings: Articles, games, quizzes, galleries, news. From BBC.
ScienceDaily: Dinosaur News: Recent discoveries, studies, articles, videos, and images.