Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
The University Of Michigan Museum Of Zoology's Animal Diversity Web Page was originally created for Biology 108 (An Introduction to Animal Diversity) at the University of Michigan. “The Animal Diversity Web is a collection of pictures and information about animals. Accounts of individual species include information on distributions, natural history, conservation, and economic importance, along with pictures and sounds if available. Synopses of some higher taxonomic groups are also provided. The information is arranged in a taxonomic hierarchy for ease of navigation, and "shortcuts" (either through searching for specific names or characteristics or through direct links to some taxa) make it simple to find particular species or groups of species.”

Electronic Zoo
http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm
Everything about animals on the Internet, including zoos! This is an excellent, comprehensive site.

Animal Omnibus
http://www.animalomnibus.com/
A directory of diverse Web resources, indexed by animal group (including amphibians, arthropods, birds, dinosaurs, fishes, mammals, mollusks, and reptiles. The site is searchable by common animal name. Also includes a list of sites with animal sounds.

NetVet Veterinary Resouces - Animal Images
http://netvet.wustl.edu/pix.htm
Here is a great collection of animal images...

Sea World / Busch Gardens Animal Resources
http://seaworld.org/animal-info/index.htm
Extensive educational information about animals that includes various whales, seals, fish, birds of prey, flamingos, Clydesdale horses, gorillas, manatees, penguins, polar bears, sea turtles, sharks, walruses, and tigers. Their scientific classification is provided, as well as information about habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, birth and care of their young, Also available is information about endangered species, animal rescue and rehabilitation, coral reefs, tropical forests, and zoological careers.

Internet Resource Guide for Zoology
http://www.biosis.org.uk/free_resources/resource_guide.html
This Web site, from the scientific publishing company BIOSIS, is an index and guide to Internet resources in zoology and other related life sciences. It contains a guide by subject categories; an index, sorted taxonomically, of animal groups; a guide to conferences; and an index search of the entire site.

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
http://www.itis.usda.gov/plantproj/itis/
The ITIS is a federal government site for scientifically credible taxonomic information. You can search this database of biological names focusing on the plants and animals of North America by full or partial Scientific Name, (Common) Name, or TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number).

National Wildlife Federation
http://www.nwf.org/
NWF Web site has information on wildlife, wild places and how to save what is left. The information covers endangered habitats and animals, land stewardship, water quality, and wetlands.

The Biodiversity and Biological Collections Web Server
http://biodiversity.uno.edu/
Provides access to many scientific resource lists, including botany, herpetology, invertebrates and entomology, ichthyology, mammalogy, mycology and microbiology, ornithology, and more. However the site has not been modified since 1997 and some parts have not been changed since 1995.

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Zoological Society of San Diego
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Information about the animals, exhibits, programs and events of the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park, and the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species (CRES). A list of the first 50 animals in the San Diego Zoo collection is also included.

The San Diego Zoo InternQuest
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoointernquest/participate.html#virtual
This Internet quest allows one to become a virtual intern. You join ten high school students from the San Diego area as they recount their learning adventures on an eight-week internship behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo. Also, cast your Vital Vote on Conservation Habitat Plans and look through the PhotoGallery.

Wildlife Conservation Society—Bronx Zoo
http://wcs.org/
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) was founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world. WCS operates five public wildlife facilities in New York--the Bronx Zoo, the New York Aquarium, and the Wildlife Centers in Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park. To have any questions answered by WCS volunteers click on ‘Zoos and Aquariums’, ‘Bronx Zoo’, and then ‘Animals’. This site is searchable too.

The WWW Virtual Library: Zoo
http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/www_virtual_lib/zoos.html
This site has links to information on zoos; zoo related organization, animal sites and related virtual libraries such as Animal Health, Well Being and Rights.

The Consortium of Aquariums, Universities and Zoos (CAUZ)
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/idp/idp/entry/455
The Consortium of Aquariums, Universities and Zoos (C.A.U.Z.) is an international network of scientists and educators in universities, zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, and governmental agencies who are dedicated to worldwide conservation. This site has great links to all areas on wildlife, zoos and conservation.

American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)
http://www.aza.org/
You can search, or browse by state from the Members section search page. They also provide information, searchable, on 84 Species Survival Plans (SSP) covering 136 species. There is information on Careers in Aquatic and Marine Science, Zoo & Aquarium Careers and jobs - Zoo and Aquarium Employment Positions.

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ThinkQuest Example: ThinkQuest  is a contest that challenges small teams of students and coaches to compete in developing excellent Web based educational projects.

Animals of the Arctic
http://library.thinkquest.org/3500/
This site on animals of the arctic region is an awarding wining site by elementary students. Learn all about different animals who call the Arctic their home, then go interactive with the activities section.

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