Mammals

This is the place to find your favorite animal or learn about a new one. Read about bears, tigers, elephants, and more.

Resources in this category:

4-H Horse Farm
http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/equine/equine...

Visit this horse farm and learn about breeds, grooming, anatomy, breeding, and more. Includes videos and interactive features. Flash and QuickTime are required.

About Marine Mammals
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml

Learn all about marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea Lions, walruses, manatees and dugongs.

PBS Nature: The Elephants of Africa
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/elephants/index.html

Discover the elephants of Africa: they can weigh 12,000 pounds and pick fruit the size of a marble with their incredibly versatile trunks. Learn about the threat of poaching and the conservation efforts to protect these enormous animals.

Elephants of Cameroon: Field Trip Earth
http://www.fieldtripearth.org/div_index.xml?id=3

Field Trip Earth is monitoring the elephants of Cameroon to help protect them. They are collaring the elephants so they can be tracked. Audio files, photos, a journal, and articles about the elephants and the project are available.

Bear Den
http://www.excite.sfu.ca/projects/exwork/best/bearden/

Do you know a grizzly from a black bear? Find out all about bears at this site.

Cats! Wild to Mild
http://www.nhm.org/cats/home.html

"This exciting new exhibition traces the natural history of the cat from wild, exotic felines to America's number one pet."

Cats: Plans for Perfection
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/

"Join the Project Cat design team as they hone the blueprints for the 'perfect predator,' a mammal that can thrive in almost any habitat on earth."

Cattle Breeds
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/

Would you like to know where the Holstein cow came from? Do you want to discover why the Texas Longhorn is so important to the beef industry? Find the answers to these questions at this site. You can learn about all kinds of breeds of cattle from all over the world.

Cetacea
http://www.cetacea.org/

Cetaceans are mammals who live underwater: whales, dolphins and porpoises. Learn about all the different species of cetaceans at this Website.

Charlotte, the Vermont Whale
http://www.uvm.edu/whale/whalehome.html

Hear the story and see the exhibit of whale bones that were discovered in Vermont in 1849. Learn about the bones "unlike any animal previously discovered in Vermont."

Cyber Tiger
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/tigers/

"Build a digital habitat for the largest cat on earth: the Siberian tiger. Learn how zoos and conservation programs struggle to save this endangered predator."

Do Dolphins Sleep? Questions & Answers About the Sea
http://web.mit.edu/seagrant/edu/res/dolphinsleep/

Do dolphins sleep? Are all sharks dangerous? How do fish tell each other apart? Find the answers to these questions plus more about jellyfish, cormorants, and whales.

Scholastic: Dolphins
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dolphin/index.htm

Dive into the world of dolphins: scientists provide answers for great questions about dolphins, as well as research on bottlenose dolphins in the wild, and research on the bioacoustics of dolphins in tanks.

Dolphins: The Oracle of the Sea
http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/index-1.shtml

Did you know that dolphins never completely fall asleep? Learn lots of interesting facts about dolphins at this site. You can get information about their evolution, anatomy, behavior and their interaction with humans.

Echo of the Elephants
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/echo/html/intro.html

Meet Echo, a mother elephant and leader of fifteen other African elephants. This page describes the research of Cynthia Moss, who has been studying elephants in Kenya. You can learn a lot about these animals, including the way they communicate with each other.

Florida Panther Net
http://www.panther.state.fl.us/

Learn all about the history, habitat, threats to survival, and conservation efforts of the Florida panther.

Focus On: Marine Mammals
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_fo/fo_mammal.asp

From seals to whales, have a look at some of the marine mammals at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Animal Planet: Jane Goodall: Great Apes
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/janegoodall/interactive...

Get facts about our closet living relatives: gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans. You can also see photos and watch a video of each of these great apes.

Grizzly Encounters at Animal Planet
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/wildkingdom/grizzly/gri...

Do you know how to be safe in Grizzly country? Take the quiz and find out. Watch videos of grizzlies in Alaska, "tour" a grizzly by clicking on body parts, and learn grizzly facts at this Animal Planet site.

Horse Breeds
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Learn about all different kinds of horses, from the Abyssinian to the Zhemaichu. This site provides information on dozens of breeds of horses: their history, their uses, their physical characteristics, their temperament and more. Lots of good pictures, too.

Horse Country
http://www.horse-country.com/index.html

Are you interested in horseback riding? Would you like to know more about horses? This site offers information about all kinds of subjects related to horses and riding. You can find out about horses in art and sports and history or learn what kind of clothes you need for riding.

The International Museum of the Horse
http://www.imh.org/museum/

"The International Museum of the Horse, is the largest and most comprehensive equestrian museum in the world." Offers more than a thousand information pages and hundreds of photographs.

J. J.'s Adventure: A Baby Gray Whale's Rescue and Release
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4397/

This site documents the story of J. J. the Gray Whale , a newborn gray whale who was rescued from a beach in Marina del Rey, CA. , from her rescue to her release.

Jaguar: Lord of the Mayan Jungle
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/jaguar/index.html

"Join us on an exciting journey into Mexico in search of this majestic, yet elusive wild cat." In English, Spanish and Japanese.

Kids Only - Manatees & Dugongs
http://www.cep.unep.org/kids/cb01.html

Look at this slideshow about manatees and dungongs, two mammals that live in the ocean. Learn about where they live, what they eat, and how they behave.

Level 2 Horsemanship Tutorial
http://www.deannesweb.com/horses/index.html

This site helps you learn a lot of terms about horses: riding, training, and general horse knowledge. The information is based on the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association)Composite Horsemanship Manual.

Oceans Alive: Australia
http://www.abc.net.au/oceans/alive.htm

Discover the creatures and plants that inhabit the oceans of Australia. Learn about the whales, kelp forests, seagrass meadows, sponge gardens, and seamounts. Meet the seals at Taronga Zoo and find out how they are trained.

Porpoise Page
http://www.theporpoisepage.com/

Can you tell the difference between a porpoise and a dolphin? Learn how here. Find fact sheets about six types of porpoises, learn about porpoise evolution, and check out the glossary of important porpoise words.

Prairie Dogs
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/98/burrow/index.h...

Learn all about prairie dogs and their habitats. You can even send a prairie dog postcard to your friends!

Primates
http://anthro.palomar.edu/primate/default.htm

Research primates at this website created by a college professor. There is a great glossary where you can hear how to say each word. Flashcards, quizzes, and crossword puzzles are included.

SOS Rhino: Rhinowledge
http://sosrhino.org/knowledge/index.php#

Visit Rhinowledge for everything you want to know about rhinos including facts, photos, videos, and links.

San Diego Zoo - Giant Pandas
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/ex_panda_station.html

This is the homepage of the Giant Panda Research Station at the San Diego Zoo. It provides information about the four giant pandas, Bai Yun, Su Lin, Gao Gao, and Mei Sheng, who live in the Research Station, and about the habitat the zoo has created for them. The site also provides biographies, fact sheets, and Frequently Asked Questions about pandas. You can watch the pandas on the webcam, live!

Save the Tiger Fund
http://www.savethetigerfund.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Hom...

Are you interested in knowing more about tigers? Would you like to help save these endangered species? This site gives lots of information about tigers, their cubs, and ways to preserve this animal. There's resource material for teachers,too.

AntarctiC Seals
http://www.gdargaud.net/Antarctica/Animals.html

See photos and learn about seals and other species (including fish, algae, and lichen) that inhabit Antarctica.

Sheep Breeds
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/

Get information on all kinds of sheep. See pictures of breeds such as the Balwen Welsh Mountain and the Xinjiang Finewool. Find out about their origins, uses, and wool quality as well as much more. There are links to other livestock breeds including goats and pigs.

Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sleddogs/index.html

Read about sled dogs, including Balto, a brave husky.

Sparky the Fire Dog
http://www.sparky.org/

Let Sparky the Fire Dog teach you about fire safety. You can also get some good information about dalmatians and firetrucks at this site, too.

Through the Eyes of a Wolverine
http://library.thinkquest.org/3592/

Learn all about wolverines: what they eat, where they live and who their enemies are.

Tiger Territory
http://www.lairweb.org.nz/tiger/

Find hundreds of pictures of tigers! There is also information about the many types of tigers in the world, their appearance and habitat.

Toothwalkers: Giants of the Arctic Ice
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/

Would you be intimidated if a walrus looked at you? Wildlife filmmaker Adam Ravetch sure was, but still managed to follow them under water with his camera. Learn about his experience and find out about walruses in the wild and captivity.

Cetacean Fact Packs
http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/index.html

Did you know there are about 80 kinds of cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises)? You will find fact sheets for about 30 types of them here, from beluga whales, to orcas, to right whales, to spotted dolphins.

Whale Net
http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html

Explore the world of whales: learn about satellite tracking programs, see right whale tracking data, learn about adoption programs, and ask a scientist about whales. This site is loaded with information!

NOAA's Ark: Whales
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/animals/whales1.html

See photos of whales here.

Whale Songs: A Resource for Students, Teachers, and Whale Lovers
http://www.whalesongs.org/

Looking for information on whales and dolphins? You’ll find recent news, trivia questions, and lesson plans plus information sheets on about twenty types of cetaceans.

Whale Times
http://www.whaletimes.org/

Find facts about whales plus information about seals, walruses, penguins, sharks, manatees, and giant squid. Or, browse through the Colossal Dictionary of Whale Words, ask Jake the Seadog a question, or learn about scientific names.

Wild Horses: An American Romance
http://www.pbs.org/wildhorses/

"You can explore: how the prehistoric horse originated on the plains of North America, migrated to other continents and then died out here; how the relationship between man and mustang has evolved after horses were introduced back onto this continent by Spanish Conquistadors; how mustangs survive on the land today, and how they have adapted to life with humans." Resources for teachers are also included.

Wild Wolves
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/

What is in a howl? How did wolves become extinct in America? Are dogs descendents of wolves? To find out the answers to these questions and more, visit this site.

Wildfinder: Mapping the World's species
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/

Search more than 26,000 animal species throughout the world, either by place or by species name. You can search for birds, mammals, reptiles, or amphibians.

Wolves
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/ge...

Learn more about wolves and how their survival of these hinges on both natural and human forces by exploring how these forces touch wolves, elk, cattle, and coyotes. The site also includes a K-12 activity guide for both families and classrooms.

Zebra Photo Gallery
http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~kantner/zebras/pictures.html

Click to find gorgeous photos of zebras!

Zoo Matchmaker
http://www.minnesotazoo.org/education/games/matchmaker/index...

Play a game to learn about matchmaking tigers at the zoo. Breed tigers over four generations to maximize the gene pool for either disease resistance or genetic diversity. Presented by the Minnesota Zoo.

Zoom Apes
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/apes/

Did you know there are five kinds of apes? They include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, and siamangs. Learn about each of these primates, plus find printouts, and take a quiz at this site from Enchanted Learning.

Zoom Whales
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/whales/

"A comprehensive on-line hypertext book about whales. It is designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has an easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each topic, and then to progress to much more advanced information as desired, simply by clicking on links."