Mammals

Resources in this category:

American Cetacean Society
http://www.acsonline.org/

"ACS works to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through education, conservation, and research." Wesite contains information about the society, its activities and publications, and cetacean fact sheets.

American Miniature Horse Association
http://www.minihorses.com/amha/

"The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) is the official registry of the American Miniature horse. Formed in 1978, the AMHA was organized by a group of dedicated horsemen to aid and encourage the breeding, exhibiting, use and perpetuation of the American Miniature horse." The AMHA website is "your complete information source for all aspects of owning, showing, breeding, training (and even buying!) a Miniature Horse."

Bat Conservation International
http://www.batcon.org/home/default.asp

The Bat Conservation International website offers extensive information and resources about bats and ongoing conservation projects; ways you can help through the Adopt-A-Bat program and membership in the organization; and information for prospective interns and volunteers.

The Hamster Society
http://www.hamsoc.org.uk/

"Whether you own one hamster or one hundred, you are welcome to join us in the Hamster Society. We have members from all over the UK, plus a few in other countries." Find out here about hamster shows and displays, varieties of hamsters, and news. Also, view selected articles online from the Journal of the Hamster Society and the Journal of the British Hamster Association.

International Morab Breeders Association
http://www.morab.com/

The International Morab Breeders Association (IMBA) "concentrates on promoting the breed, advertising, sales listings, stud reviews, information exchange, Futurity sponsorship, member newsletter and helping new Morab Breeders establish their programs and marketing." This site provides information on the Morab horse, the International Morab Registry (IMR), and how to register a Morab with the IMR. It also includes a list of related associations, clubs, and shows, as well as Futurity and Invitational results.

National Gerbil Society
http://www.rodent.demon.co.uk/gerbils/homepage.htm

"The National Gerbil Society (previously known as The National Mongolian Gerbil Society) is a British society for the promotion of Gerbils and Jirds as pets, and exhibition animals. Overseas members are invited." The site includes gerbil frequently asked questions, the Society's show standards, a calendar of shows and events, information about gerbil diseases and ailments, and an introduction to gerbil color genetics.

Polar Bears Alive
http://www.polarbearsalive.org/

"Polar Bears Alive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear. An unusual organization, PBA focuses on one animal and one ecosystem. "Save polar bears," notes [founder] Guravich, "and you go a long way toward saving the entire habitat of the circumpolar North." Website features extensive information about polar bears, photos, and research and special projects of the organization. There is also membership information, an online store, and a list of companies to contact for polar bear eco-tours.