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DATABASES
 
Amazing Animals of the World
Information on animals from aardvarks to zebras, including color photos and games.
Birds of North America Online
Comprehensive life histories, including maps, image & video galleries, and audio recordings of birds' songs and calls.
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
Detailed information covering evolution, reproduction, ecology, behavior, importance to humans, and conservation.
Kids InfoBits - Animals
Information from magazines, newspapers, and reference books.
Wildlife and Plants of the World
Find maps showing natural habitat and range, plus color photos and easy-to-read facts.
 
 
WEBSITES
 
Animal Diversity Web 
Complete facts plus pictures, sounds, and classification. From the University of Michigan.
Animal Sounds 
Listen to animal sounds and find animal facts.
Animals at the Minnesota Zoo 
Facts and photos about 80+ animals found at the Minnesota Zoo.
ARKive 
Find info about threatened species including habitats, range, photos, and video.
Butterflies of North America 
Start here to find butterflies native to a state. From the U.S. Government Department of the Interior.
Creature Feature 
Focus on unusual animals. Photos, video, audio, & facts from National Geographic.
Dinosaurs 
A guide to over 300 dinosaurs. Includes timeline and countries where dinosaurs lived.
Pet Care 
Covers dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and smaller pets.