Animal Directories | Pets and Domesticated Animals | Wild Animals
Animal Care | Organizations
ANIMAL DIRECTORIES
Electronic Zoo
<http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm>
Comprehensive site providing links to a variety of animal sites as well as veterinary organizations, electronic publications, and newsgroups. Also, searchable by keyword.
University of California Web Lift to Taxa <http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/taxaform.html>
Well organized information on animal groups anywhere from choral to crocodile to dinosaur using both the scientific and common name. Interesting photographs.
PETS AND DOMESTICATED ANIMALS
NewPet.com
<http://newpet.com>
Good advice for the new pet or soon to be new dog or cat owner. Helpful question and answer forum as well as new pet photos and stories.
Cat Fanciers
<http://www.fanciers.com/>
This site provides anything and almost everything you would want to know about cats as well as links to other cat-related sites.
Pet Web Site
http://www.petwebsite.com/default.asp
On Pet Web Site you will find articles and information about pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils and mice.
Breeds of Livestock
<http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/>
This site provides educational information pertaining to breeds of livestock throughout the world. This includes cattle, goats, horses, sheep, and swine as well as other breeds such as buffalo, camels, donkeys, llamas, yaks, and even chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys. You can also search by world region.
Hay.net
<http://www.haynet.net/>
Just about anything can be found at this site for those who are horse owners or want to be horse owners through links on a variety of subjects and resources relating to a variety of breeds.
WILD ANIMALS
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/
United States Fish and Wildlife Service for information on threatened and endangered species, threats to animal populations and much more. Includes a kids and educators section devoted to a conservation library, downloadable photos of animals, maps, videos and more.
Gorilla Foundation
<http://www.gorilla.org/>
This site not only provides information about gorillas and the Koko project, but links to other primate related web sites.
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
<http://www.tmmsn.org/>
This is an organization that is dedicated to the understanding and conserving of marine mammals. Links to sites explaining how to get involved with the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine mammals
Texas Parks and Wildlife: Nature
<http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/nature/>
Great site for abundant and up to date information on Texas wildlife and vegetation.
Tiger Information Center
<http://www.5tigers.org/>
This site covers the description of the five tiger subspecies, their behavior and ecology and their current population. Stunning photographs.
ANIMAL CARE
Care for Pets
<http://www.avma.org/care4pets/>
American Veterinary Medical Association presents this site which is searchable by word or phrase as well as links to animal health, pet loss, buying a pet, animal safety, about veterinarians, pet stories and a kid's corner.
Healthy Pets
<http://www.healthypet.com/>
The American Animal Hosptial Association provides information on small animal care, behavior, nutrition, animal/human bonding, common health problems, and preventative care. Included is a searchable database of AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals.
ORGANIZATIONS
ASPCA (American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
<http://www.aspca.org/>
This site links to information regarding the humane treatment of pets including education and law enforcement as well as links to toll free information regarding animal care, and the National Animal Poison Center Hotline.
National Audubon Society
<http://www.audubon.org/>
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to "conserve and restore
natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity."
National Wildlife Federation
<http://www.nwf.org/>
This site provides links to information regarding endangered habitats, water quality, international wetlands, congressional issues pertaining to wildlife conservation, and the Federation's educational programs such as their Backyard Habitat Program.
San Antonio Zoo
<http://www.nwf.org/>
The San Antonio Zoo has one of the largest animal collections in the United States including 3000 animals representing 700 specie |
