Interesting facts about the American Robin written by a student who watched robins feeding, nesting and singing in his backyard. Includes original photos and observations.

American Robin Turdus migratorius

The American Robin is common in neighborhoods throughout the United States. Many people are familiar with their beautiful calls and brick-red color, but few have had the chance to take a look inside the nest of these interesting birds.

Animal Bytes

Animal Bytes were specifically designed to help you quickly find information about some of the unique creatures found in the animal kingdom. Most files include the scientific classification, fun facts, and biological value.

Animal Diversity Web

Animal Diversity Web (ADW) is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. ADW contains thousands of species accounts about individual animal species.

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Animal Facts - NatureMapping Program New

NatureMapping is a hands-on environmental science and education program linking kids, communities and professionals. The website includes distribution maps, fact sheets, pictures and photos. Information is available for different levels of learning.

Animal Fact Sheets - Woodland Park Zoo

Fact sheets and photos provided by the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. These brief fact sheets cover classification, range, habitat, size, weight, diet, reproduction, life cycle and fascinating facts about a wide variety of species.

Animal Index - National Zoo

Fact sheets about the species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and invertebrates in the zoos collection.

Animals of the Sedgwick County Zoo

Fact sheets and photos provided by the Sedgwick County Zoo. These brief fact sheets cover physical characteristics, diet, behavior, conservation efforts, research and suggested reading on a wide variety of species.

ARKive - Images of life on Earth

ARKive is the Noah's Ark for the Internet era - a unique global initiative, gathering together into one centralised digital library, films, photographs and audio recordings of the world's species.

Australian Museum fact sheets

Australian Museum fact sheets are produced by Australian Museum scientific staff. All fact sheets are checked for scientific accuracy. Check out interesting information about Dung Beetles.

BBC Wildfacts

Fact sheets and photos of wildlife from Aardvark to Zebra spiders.

Birds of Fermilab

The diversity of habitats to be found on the 6,800 acre site of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) make it a favorite location for birdwatchers in Chicago's western suburbs. As a result the site has produced a large array of unusual bird sightings.

BugGuide.Net

An online community of naturalists who enjoy learning about and sharing our observations of insects, spiders, and other related creatures. Insect identification, images and information. Lots of photos to view.

Bugs of the Month

Articles about Pacific Northwest Insects. Includes photos and illustrations.

Defenders of Wildlife Kid's Planet

Fact sheets, wild games, web of life, world wide wolves and cool stuff.

Hinterland Who's Who New

In-depth information about wildlife in Canada.

Journey North Species

Fact sheets about eagles, caribou, hummingbirds, manatees and more.

Kid's Planet ESPECIES Animal Fact Sheets

Fact sheets and photos provided by Kid's Planet. These brief fact sheets cover status, description, size, population, lifespan, ranges, habitat, diet, behavior, offspring, threats, and protection.

Lemurs - Duke Primate Center

Information and photos of the Aye-Aye, Bamboo Lemur, Blue-Eyed Lemur, Bushbaby, Crowned Lemur and more. The Kids' Corner has a maze, coloring book, and jigsaw puzzle.

Mollusks

The Index of Mollusks is an alphabetized taxonomic listing of the Phylum Mollusca. Includes a Glossary and Bibliography.

Monarch Butterfly FAQs

Frequently aske questions about the Monarch Butterfly.

Nature Critter Guide

How fast can a cheetah run? How far can a lemur leap? What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Find out the answers to these and many other questions about your favorite animals.

NatureMapping

NatureMapping is a hands-on environmental science and education program linking kids, communities and professionals. The website includes distribution maps, fact sheets, pictures and photos.

North American Mammals

Facts, pictures, and photos of North American Mammals. Includes a special collection with skull, bone and teeth images. Search the database by Species, Family Tree, or Conservation Status.

The Owl Pages

The Owl Pages sheds some light on these mysterious creatures -- including facts, artwork, and photos

Primate Gallery

Information about apes, monkeys, lemurs and more. Includes primate photos and sounds.

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Fact Sheets

Features information about frogs, snakes, turtles and the southern flying squirrel. Includes photos and video clips.

Southwest Wildlife Fact Sheets

Information on native Arizona animals. Includes photos, tracks and scat.

This section of the Wildlife Web features information and facts on a wide variety of species.