Mammals

Resources in this category:

Anatomically Correct: The Online Cat Dissection
http://library.thinkquest.org/15401/index.html

At this site, you can "virtually" dissect a cat, learn about its internal workings, and test your knowledge. Includes detailed photos and drawings, as well as video clips.

Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals
http://www.animalinfo.org/

This site offers a searchable listing of endangered mammals worldwide. Species are also indexed by common and scientific name, group, and country. Each entry includes a species profile, status and trends, biological nd ecological data, and references. The site also includes links to related organizations, web sites, and publications.

Big Cats Online
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/agarman/

"Big Cats Online offers both a general and [a] more detailed introduction to the various species of cat living in the wild today. It not only covers the 'Big Cats' - Leopard, Lion, Tiger, Jaguar, Cheetah and Puma, but also introduces all of the lesser known 'Wild Cat' species."

Birds and Mammals Observed by Lewis and Clark in North Dakota
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/wildlife/bmam/index.htm

This site gives a detailed account of all of the birds and mammals that the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition observed in North Dakota. Actual expedition records were consulted in creating this website.

Hinterland Who's Who
http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp

Developed by the Canadian Wildlife Service, this site provides access to fact sheets on more than 50 birds and 29 mammals native to Canada and the Northern United States, and to 14 related environmental topics. Many of these fact sheets are accompanied by 60-second video clips displaying common behavior and habitat. Viewing the video clips requires Windows Media Player.
"Each fact sheet describes the appearance, life history, and habits of a Canadian bird or mammal or else discusses a wildlife-related topic such as bird feeding or endangered species."

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

Includes a table history of horse evolution, audio files of hunting fanfares, fiction stories about horses, links to vet schools and horse associations. There is also an article called Vet Rap where a vet discusses various horese-related topics and links to related sites.

Learning More about Llamas
http://www.llamaweb.com/Learning.html

Learn about the types of llamas, their care and feeding, uses, breeding, showing, sheering, training, and more at this site. Includes events, services, uses and related sites regarding llamas.

Mammal Species of the World
http://nmnhgoph.si.edu/msw/

Holds about 5000 names of "currently recognized species of mammals, in a taxonomic hierarchy (Order, Family, Subfamily, Genus, and Species). Each record includes scientific name, author's name and year described, and more. The database may be searched by taxonomic hierarchy, Scientific Name, or Common Name.

Northwest Alpacas - Alpaca Library
http://www.alpacas.com/AlpacaLibrary/

Northwest Alpacas Ranch is a family-run alpaca farm in Oregon. While their website offers some commercial content and is aimed at those interested in owning and breeding alpacas, the site also includes the Alpaca Library. The library is a varied collection of information on the history, breeding, marketing, and care of alpacas.

Placental Mammals
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/eutheria/placental.html

This site features extensive information on eutherian, or placental, mammals, a group which includes nearly 4000 species. Among these species are whales, cats, sheep, and humans. Photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids supplement scientific background on eutharia, and some relevant links are included in the text.

RodentFancy:A Site of Sixth Happiness
http://rodentfancy.com/pets/

All you need to know about rodent care, breeding, genetics, rescue and adoption! Find articles on public-education/awareness and animal rights, and leave comments for other rodent lovers from around the world.

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 who live in the Research Station, and about the habitat the zoo has created for them. The site also includes facts about pandas and their endangered status, Panda blogs maintained by the facility's researchers, and a live Panda cam.

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

"The life of the elusive wolverine of Alaska is thoroughly examined on this Web site. Information about many Alaskan animals, the terrain, and their interrelationship with the wolverine is also available. The site also contains an extensive glossary."

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

"'Wild Horses - An American Romance' takes the viewer to spectacular locations in the American West where humans and horses share a fascinating history and partnership. Through the [site] navigation...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 as human settlement encroaches; the dilemmas that face policy makers as they try to balance the needs of man and horse; [and] some potential solutions that have been tried and the debates that surround them." Resources for teachers are also included.

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.