| Animal Diversity Web : http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
The Animal Diversity Web is a collection of pictures and
information
about animals. The information is arranged by taxonomic groups,
and
includes such topics as distribution, natural history, conservation,
economic
importance, as well as pictures and sound, if available. The site
is also searchable by animal name.
Dinosauria On-Line : http://www.dinosauria.com
This site presents information about the various aspects
of the lives
and habitats of dinosaurs. It also provides a dinosaur names
dictionary,
pronunciation guide, and maps of the ancient earth.
EarthTrends : http://earthtrends.wri.org
Provided by the World Resources Institute, EarthTrends
is an environmental
information portal offering searchable databases, data tables, country
profiles, maps, and feature articles in ten topical sections.
eNature.com : http://www.enature.com
Contains information on over 4,000 species of North
American animals
and plants. Content is provided by Audubon Field Guide
books.
Envirofacts : http://www.epa.gov/enviro/index_java.html
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Envirofacts provides
access to over eleven EPA databases. Information provided
includes
hazardous waste locations, pollution, and other regulatory
information.
ITIS : Integrated Taxonomic Information System
: http://www.itis.usda.gov
This database provides authoritative taxonomic
information on animals,
plants, and microbes found world-wide. Offers keyword searching
by
common name or scientific name.
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