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Animals

  1. Aiken Audubon Society -

    Colorado Springs chapter of the National Audubon Society.
  2. All About Birds -

    Search or browse the Bird Guide by taxonomy, name, or shape. Also provides birding basics, bird sounds, videos, and more. From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
  3. American Kennel Club -

    Includes breeds, information for dog owners, etc.
  4. American Veterinary Medical Association - Public Resources -

    Information on choosing a veterinarian, basic pet care, emergency care, animal welfare, and more.
  5. Animal Bytes -

    Information, fun facts, classification, and pictures of animals.
  6. Animal Diversity Web -

    Comprehensive information, photos, anatomical images, classification.
  7. Animal Names -

    Males, females, babies, and groups of animals.
  8. Animal Planet -

    From Discovery.com.
  9. Animal Printouts -

    Labeled drawings for children with general information on anatomy, diet, etc.
  10. Animals Guide -

    From How Stuff Works - includes videos, articles, quizzes and image galleries on amphibians & reptiles, pets, birds, endangered species, fish & marine life, insects & arachnids, mammals, sharks, and whales.
  11. Animals/Wildlife -

    Links to hundreds of sites on specific animals.
  12. Arkive -

    Images of 11,000 animals and plants threatened with extinction.
  13. ASPCA Pet Care -

    Includes pet care tips for dogs, cats, horses, and small animals. Also find information on animal poison control, virtual pet behaviorist, pet loss information, pet care videos, kids and pets, free and low-cost spay/neuter database, disaster preparedness, and pet food recalls.
  14. BBC Nature -

    Watch video clips about hundreds of different animals, including mammals, prehistoric animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, cephalopods, insects, arachnids, and more.
  15. Breeds of Livestock -

    Horses, cattle, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, etc.
  16. Bugbios -

    Shameless promotion of insect appreciation.
  17. Butterflies and Moths of North America -
  18. Cat Fanciers' Association -

    Includes breeds, cat shows, caring for cats, information for kids, and more.
  19. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo -
  20. Colorado Birding Society -

    Bird photos, sightings, locations, checklists, and trips.
  21. Colorado Birding Trail -

    Explore trails through Colorado with descriptions of the wildlife and birds you might observe.
  22. Creature Feature -

    From National Geographic for Kids. Choose an animal or habitat to learn more about it.
  23. Denver Zoo -
  24. Electronic Zoo -

    Veterinary medical and animal-related information, organizations, and web picks.
  25. eNature.com -

    Information about wild animals and plants of the United States. Includes field guides on more than 5,500 species.
  26. Encyclopedia of Life -

    Combines resources about all living things into one portal.
  27. Endangered Species Program -

    From The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
  28. EndangeredSpecie.com -

    Photos; facts; lists by state of endangered species.
  29. Extreme Science -

    Includes records and more within the animal kingdom, earth, ocean, space, time, and weather.
  30. Fish Base -

    Find more information on different species of fish, search by name, family, by country/island, ecosystem, or topic.
  31. Horses -

    From PBS - includes the horse's evolution, the therapeutic bond between horses & animals, how horses revolutionized our world, and more.
  32. Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region -

    Animal control, licensing, lost & found pets, education.
  33. Insect Online Fact Sheets -

    From the CSU Cooperative Extension.
  34. Insectlopedia -

    Species, research, identification, databases, associations, hobbies, etc.
  35. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ -

    Evaluates the conservation status of threatened and endangered plants and animals. From the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
  36. Kids Do Ecology -

    Learn about ecology, marine mammals, world biomes, data and science (such as using the scientific method, how to read graphs and charts, etc.) and more.
  37. Landscope Colorado -

    Learn more about the natural geography, threats & issues, plants & animals, ecosystems & habits and conservation efforts and opportunities in Colorado.
  38. Map of Life -

    Map and produce lists of species around the world.
  39. Meet the Animals -

    Profiles and images from the Oakland Zoo.
  40. Merck Veterinary Manual -

    Comprehensive electronic reference for animal care information.
  41. National Geographic -

    Find information on photography, animals, environment, travel, adventure, and more!
  42. National Invasive Species Information Center -

    "Gateway to invasive species information; covering Federal, State, local, and international sources."
  43. National Marine Sanctuaries Media Libraries -

    Large collection of photos and video clips from "America's underwater treasures." Searchable by keyword, format, category, etc. Main photo galleries consist of human impact, fish portraits, maritime heritage, education & outreach, ocean forests, and scenic beauty.
  44. National Zoo -

    Includes "meet our animals" section which provides information on over 2,000 animals residing at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
  45. NatureServe -

    Conservation information on plants, animals, ecological communities.
  46. NetVet -

    Photos, fine art, clip art images of animals, veterinary and organizations.
  47. Nolo Online Books -

    Covers topics such as Renters' Rights, Foreclosure Survival Guide, Small Claims Court, Small Business, Probate, Every Dog's Legal Rights, Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples, and more.
  48. NRCS Photo Gallery -

    Natural Resources Conservation Service Photo Gallery contains photos from across the USA. Sortable by subject, the photos cover everything from crops, fires, wetlands, wildlife, historic, and even just beautiful scenic pictures. You can also narrow down by state to just view photographs set in Colorado.
  49. PBS Nature -
  50. PETA -

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
  51. Pets and Pet Health -

    Treatment, nutrition, specific conditions, directories, organizations, etc. from Medline Plus.
  52. Pikes Peak Pet Pantry -

    Apply for assistance for pet food and supplies in times of financial hardship.
  53. Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association -
  54. San Diego Zoo and Safari Park -

    Find tons of information on the animals, plants, & habitats at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park.
  55. Shark Week -

    Includes video, photos, shark facts, sharks 101, and more. From the Discovery Channel.
  56. Smithsonian Image Library -

    More than 13 million images held by the 19 museums of the Smithsonian.
  57. Smithsonian Images -

    Images from current exhibits, events, and historic collections at the Smithsonian. Photos cover subjects such as air & space, American history, animals, gems & minerals, marine life, military history, nature, the Presidency, etc.
  58. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -
  59. WhatBird.com -

    Identify birds of North America using attributes such as primary color, wing shape, flight pattern and more.
  60. Wildlife in Colorado -

    Information on wildlife species, threatened and endangered, fishing, and hunting.