Animals
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Australian Animals
- Birds :
- Dingos & Thylacines :
- Dingos :
- Dingo [1]
Information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. - Dingo [2]
[Canis familiaris dingo] Extensive information on life, reproduction, distribution and more. - Dingo in Australia, The
Brief facts done as a series of points. - Dingos in Australia
[Their Origins and Impact]
Brief Fact Sheet from the Australian Museum Online. - Thylacines [Tasmanian Tiger] :
- Australia’s Thylacine
From the Australian Museum Online. Covers a wealth of information in response to 8 questions. - Continued Existence of the Tasmanian Tiger
Free, downloadable, .pdf book suggesting the Thylacine is not extinct. Read and judge for yourself. - Thylacine
Information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. - Thylacine Museum, The
‘An online educational guide to the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. Here you will find information covering virtually every aspect of the natural history of this unique Australian marsupial.’
Absolutely brilliant ! - General Information
The following is a short listing of general sites related to past and present Australian animals. - Australian Animals - Mammals
‘Links to sites compiled by Jackie Miers.’ Extensive links for 21 Australian mammals with related links for birds, amphibians, reptiles and Marine Fish. Also Australian animal clipart. - Australian Threatened
Species
This site from Environment Australia provides a range of links to various sites related to endangered species in Australia plus a range of plans and options which are being used. - Australian Wildlife
‘Information on a range of topics relating to Australian wildlife’, ranging from feature stories, through ‘short notes' to scientific reports. - Australia’s Lost Kingdoms
‘Australia's reptiles, birds and mammals from the Cretaceous to the present.’ - Marsupials of Australia, The
- Mulgara
‘The Mulgara, […], is an endangered Australian Marsupial that lives in the Spinifex bush and deserts of Central Australia.’ - Species Bank
Provides simple, reliable information about a variety of Australian species. Each description is illustrated and includes information on distribution, biology and interaction with humans under several headings. - Tasmanian Devil
Quite good information and graphics about this most amazing creature. - Unique Australian Animals
Information on an extensive range of Australian animals. Select either alphabetically or by type of animal. - Koalas :
- Australian Koala Foundation
Koala conservation, present status, images, newsletters, media & news, how you can help save Koalas and more. - Creature Feature : Koalas
From National Geographic. Has Fun Facts, video [Real Player needed], audio, maps, postcard and more. - Koalas
Includes What is a Koala ?, Habitat & Diet, Communication, Threats, bibliography, Photo Gallery, Movies and further links. - Koalas
Extensive information from species & taxonomy to physiology, a brief history, facts and links to related sites. Has some great images to view. - Macropods
This includes kangaroos, wallabies and related animals. -
Kangaroo
A general introduction with further links to four of the sub-species. Done by the WWF. - Kangaroo Biology
From the Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage. ‘The following information gives general facts about kangaroo biology, the different species, where they are found and what is being done to protect them.’ Includes potoroids. - Kangaroo Facts
Kangaroo information, facts and kangaroo figures. - Macropod
Information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. Describes the marsupials that fall into this family. - Quokka
Extensive information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. Has a link to further images and a movie. - Red Kangaroo
Facts and images of the ‘Big Red’. - Welcome to My Interactive Learning Pages
Kangaroos - Wallaby
Extensive information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. Includes a vast range of links to specific species of Wallaby. - What is a Wallaby ?
A brief introduction with several embedded links and some external links to related animals. - Monotremes
This includes Platypus and Echidna [Spiny Ant Eater]. - Echidna :
- Echidna
Extensive information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. - Echidna Central
A simply huge collection of information about all things Echidna from information to things inspired by Echidnas. - Short-Beaked Echidna
Information from the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries & Water. General information plus graphics. - Platypus :
- Platypus [1]
Information from the Tasmanian government. Listen to them, find basic information and read from the short bibliography provided. - Platypus [2]
Extensive information with embedded links. Provided by Wikipedia. - Platypus [3]
Information from the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries & Water. General information plus a movie to view. - Platypus - Evolution and Conservation
Covers information based on 4 major points What are … ?, What do fossils tell us ?, What is the evolutionary history ?, What are the implications for conservation ?. From the Australian Museum Online. - Snakes & Lizards :
- Aussie Reptile Keeper
Visit the Species Database for information about reptiles, arachnids and more. Check the Carer’s Database for how to look after these. There is a great deal more to explore and use at this site. The Links is particularly good. - The Reptiles of Australia
Covers snakes, lizards, crocodiles and turtles. Excellent starting point. - Lizards :
- Australian Gecko Lizards
Quite an extensive listing with scientific & common names, distribution and a link to graphics and often information. - Australian Lizard Links
Links to related sites for specific Australian lizards. There are also links to other reptile on the same page. Excellent link page. - Australian Monitor Lizards
Quite an extensive listing with scientific & common names, distribution and a link to graphics and often information. - Australian Skinks Lizards
Quite an extensive listing with scientific & common names, distribution and a link to graphics and often information. - Goanna [Sand Monitor]
Quite a good presentation of information and images. You can also access other Australian animals from the links at the bottom of the page. - Snakes :
- Aussie Pythons & Snakes
A range of web links set up in specific directories. - Australian Herpetology Website
Links to other sites related to specific aspects of Australian snakes, e.g. pythons, elapids, venom & snakebites, etc.. - Australian Snakes - Overview
Brief Information covering a number of species. Some have further links. - Snakes
From the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Information on a variety of snakes and snake features, plus a number of links and/or .pdf downloads covering a variety of individual snakes. Well worth visiting. - Wombats :
- Family Vombatidae
[Wombats]
A more zoology-oriented page with embedded links to further, related information. - Welcome to the World Wide Wombat Web !
Includes Wombat links to other sites on various aspects of Wombat life, Wombat images, Wombat-related pages and other links using the word Wombat. - Wombania’s Wombat Information Centre
Sounds a silly name but it has the most amazing collection of information on all things wombat. - Wombat FAQs
A very plain text based page with answers to common questions about Wombats. Good information. - Wombats
A basic introduction by the National Parks and Wildlife Service [NSW]. - Wonderful Wombats
Provides information about the three main species of wombat. There are several additional sections.
Specific Animals
- Animal Search
This is a specific search engine for animal and animal related web sites. An added feature is that it is considered ‘family safe’ and can be well trusted in what it actually finds. Lists under animals, type, other, geographic regions and animal … [various topics]. - Animal Sites for Third Grade
Created by a US teacher. It consists of groups of links for individual animals and covers all the major species. - Arachnids
Invertebrate animals including spiders, scorpions & mites. - American Arachnological Society, The
[Information on Arachnids]
Check the Arachnid Photo Gallery, Information on Arachnids, Common & Scientific names and use the links to other sites. - Arachnids [1]
‘Animals in the class including the scorpions, spiders, daddy longlegs, mites, and ticks, and certain other eight-legged land invertebrates’. General information covering characteristics, behaviour, importance, scientific classifications and links to specific arachnids such as Scorpions and Ticks. - Arachnids [2]
Extensive information with embedded links from Wikipedia. Also has links to other information regarding arachnids. - Arachno Web
Part of the International Society of Arachnologist’s website. Other sections are also good. - Arachnology Home Page, The
‘The Arachnological Hub of the World Wide Web. 2 500 links to sites with info[rmation] and pictures of spiders and other arachnids.’
This is an absolutely fabulous site ! - Australian
Arachnids
Covers Scorpions, Spiders, Whip Spiders, Schizomids, False Scorpions, Daddy-Long-Legs, Mites and Palpigrades. - Common Names of Arachnids
Downloadable .pdf file which covers both common and scientific names. - Common & Scientific Names of
Arachnids
Searchable listing which covers common and scientific names and general information. - Scorpions :
- Scorpion Files, The
‘To provide information about scorpions to both scientists and others seeking information about these interesting arachnids. The information in this site is as far as possible based on scientific data, but the presentation has a popular science profile to make it available to all types of information seekers.’ Species, species biographies. FAQs, gallery, literature, links, news, medical information. - Scorpions
Many do not think of them as an insect. Go beyond the fact they sting and injure other creatures including humans. - Spiders :
- Australian Spider Information :
- Australian Spider and Insect Bites
Lists which spiders/insects are deadly [only gives 3], details of treatment and links for treatment of other spider and insect bites. - Australian Spiders
Listing of Australian Spiders by both common and scientific names, with links from each to further information. - Bird Eating Spiders
Some in Queensland, Australia. - Spiders Commonly Found In Australia
Information from the Australian Museum Online. - Spiders of Australia
‘Aims to show the common spiders of Australia by means of color photos and some informative text. These pages contain over 500 pictures with 200 species of spiders.’ - Goliath
A bird eating variety as big as a dinner plate. - Links
Links, and more links [as well as information] to all things about spiders. - Spiders
Art, information, hoaxes, links and more. - Tarantulas :
- Pink Toed Tarantula
- Tarantulas [1]
National Geographic provides information about this species. - Tarantulas [2]
Search for particular tarantulas by both common and scientific names, check out the photo gallery, find answers to common questions, the ‘tarantula of the month’ and, as they are suggesting them as pets, learn how to sex them [very carefully !!]. - World Spider Catalog, The
Very Scientific. You will need to know the scientific names. 111 families of spider included, an extensive bibliography and more. - Bears, Bears and More Bears
This listing provides just a small selection of the sites available about bears of all kinds. Many have links to other related sites. - Bear Den, The
Information & sounds, species’ fact sheets, other links, fun activities. - Bear Sound Effects, Bear Sounds
- Get Bear Smart Society
Primarily about Black Bears. Previously the ‘J. J. Whistler Bear Society’. - Polar Bears International
‘The latest information and research, browse photos of polar bears, and get all the bear facts.’ - Walking with Giants
- Welcome to the Virtual Bear Den
- Birds
There is a vast range of information about birds on the web from information about individual species to ‘cartoon’ birds. This is a short list of sites relevant to Australia, as well as general bird information. - All About Birds
US oriented so some sections are not overly relevant to Australian interest. - Audubon Bird Links
Extensive listing of links under 9 major headings from Information Sources to Web Cams. - Beak Retreat, The
Of primary use will be the links to a range of information. - Birding on the Web
- Raptor Centre, The
Covers eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. Provides educational programs and information, links, raptor information, news and more. - Camels :
- Camel Mania
Everything you ever wanted to know about the ‘ship of the desert’. You can also find out specifically about the Dromedary Camel from this site. - Camel Pictures & Facts
Covers Arabian Australian, Bactrian, South American Camels and has a Camel Quiz. Pictures available in multiple sizes.
Well presented ! - Cat Family, The :
- Big Cats Online
Covers ‘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.’ - Cheetah Spot, The
11 sections covering every aspect about Cheetahs from social patterns to a bibliography. - International Snow Leopard Trust
Cat facts, news, programs, photos & footage, classroom, eCards, eNews. - Project Tiger
‘Is to ensure a viable population of tiger in India for scientific, economic, aesthetic , cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time, areas of biological importance as a natural heritage for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people.’ Photo Gallery, Kid's Section, Facts & Figures and much more. - Save The Tiger Fund
Includes All about Tigers, Tigers in Trouble, Research, Kid’s Section, teaching resources, news, adventures and information. - Tiger Territory
The aim of this site is to ‘present one of the most comprehensive tiger and big cat resources available’. It claims that much of the material will not have been seen before. Your browser needs to be Java enabled to see the images. Covers characteristics, species, habits, colourations and hybrids. - Crocodiles :
- Crocodiles
Done by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and focuses on information relating to crocodiles in Australia. - Crocodilians
Extensive links to sites providing a wealth of information about all crocodilians. - Elephants :
- Elephant Information Repository
A huge range of information in 30 directories from Family structure to videos. Brilliant. - Elephants of Africa, The
Another great presentation linked to a PBS program.
Brilliant ! - Living with Elephants
Resources, news, information, visit, vision and more. Works with one special herd of elephants. - Frogs :
- Frogs
From The Exploratorium. Inside the laboratory and out, features, tales & tours, sounds, Frog Tracker, Disappearing Act and more. Also links to related sites. - Frogland
Frog of the Month, Frog TV, Frogs in the News, Frog Information Central, Froggy Fun and Games, Frog Art Gallery, Books & Stuff and more. - Frogs : The Amazing Adaptable Frog
Read all about the history of frogs and frogs in the present day. - Whole Frog Project, The
‘The goal of the Whole Frog Project is to provide high school biology classes the ability to explore the anatomy of a frog by using data from high resolution MRI imaging and from mechanical sectioning, together with 3D surface and volume rendering software to visualize the anatomical structures of the intact animal. Ultimately we intend to be able to “enter the heart and fly down blood vessels, poking our head out at any point to see the structure of the surrounding anatomy”.’ - Primates - Apes, Monkeys & Related Animals :
- American Society of Primatologists
‘An educational and scientific organization that aims to understand, conserve and inform about nonhuman primates.’ - Bonobos
Extensive information. - Discover Chimpanzees !
Keep up to date with a group who are working/living with a colony of chimpanzees. There is also specific educational material included on the site. Very slow to load. - Great Ape Project, The
News, information, links, census information, books, how you can help. A downloadable video but you need to check your download speed before starting. - Mountain Gorilla Protection
26 different sections, particularly linking to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Web links section may prove most useful. - Orangutan Network, The
‘Connecting efforts in orangutan conservation and research.’ - Primate Info Net
Lists AV resources, fact sheets, conservation procedures, taxonomy, keeping primates as pets and much more. - Wolves :
- Wild Wolves
Nearly 20 directories covering both general and specific information. - Wolf Country
14 sections from origins to sub-species. Pictures, sounds, stories, eCards, links, myths/stories and more. - Yellowstone Wolves
Primarily about the re-introduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park and several special wolves involved.
Ocean Animals
- Australia : Specific Sites :
- Beneath Southern Seas
Discover animals of the seas and oceans along Australia’s coasts. Get downloads, watch videos and more. - Sea Creatures
Broken up into directories under the headings ‘Easy sites’, ‘General Information’, ‘Fun Stuff’ and ‘For Teachers’. There is also additional information and links to those for the main topic. Very extensive. - General Sites & Portals :
- Adventures of Lilo The Green Sea Turtle
A Thinkquest site. Take the journey with Lilo, explore the dangers and miracles of the Hawaiian Islands, try the various fun activities. An award winner. - Census of Marine Life Portal
‘Global network of researchers in more than 70 nations.’ Looking at ‘diversity, abundance and distribution of marine life.’ - Coral Reef Fishes
Sections on diversity, reproduction, feeding, endangered species, a portfolio and links to other sites. - Deep Ocean Creatures In The Pacific Ocean
A Thinkquest site. Descriptions of 3 major animals including The Firefly Squid and The Chambered Nautilus. - Life on the Rocky Shore
A Thinkquest site. Information on tidepools, animals, tides, safety and activities. There are also crosswords, puzzles and more. An award winner. - New Zealand : Penguin Links
This includes links to information on established species, natural evolution, behaviour, sounds, biology correlates, predator : prey, miscellaneous and deconstructing Penguin myths. - Ocean Rescue - WWF
Information from the World Wildlife Fund, via sub-topics. - Predators of the Pacific
A Thinkquest site. Covers squid, anemone, stingray, octopus. Has a puzzle and bibliography. - Sea Creatures Weblinks
Annotated links to a variety of sea creatures and their domains. - Shark Conservation
One of the first things mentioned about Australia is ‘being attacked by sharks’. The surprising thing is that they have come under threat and there are plenty of well known experts who want us to conserve the existing shark populations. What do you think ? - Turtle Trax
A Page Devoted to Marine Turtles. - Dolphins :
- All About Dolphins
‘I’m sure that you have lots of questions about dolphins. I’ve tried to guess what some of your questions will be and provide answers.’ A good range of questions covering all the basic facts. - Dolphins : The Oracles of The Sea
An award winning Thinkquest site. It covers evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, behaviour, pictures, sound bites and movies. Slow to load.
Brilliant ! - Octopus :
- Blue Ring Octopus
An octopus that is small, found in Australia and can be deadly to humans. - Octopus
Information on its physiology, relationship to humans, octopus terminology, classification, other references and links. All from Wikipedia. - The Giant Octopus Web Page
This is about Giant Octopi in Alaska. Fact sheets, anatomy, life history and more. - The Octopus Show
From PBS in the USA. Video [Realplayer], photos, wallpaper and a range of special features including quizzes. - Whales :
- American Cetacean Society
Education, issues, whale watching [American area]. This group covers not only whales but also dolphins and porpoises. - International Whaling Commission, The
Information, publications, whale information, news and more from the International body related to whaling. - Killer Whales [Orca] :
- Biology and Behaviour of Killer Whales
Quite a scientific presentation when compared to others here. Links to presentations, papers, etc.. - Norca
‘Norwegian killer whale project [NORCA] was established in 1987. The project studies behavioural ecology of killer whales.’ Has information facts, behaviour, acoustics, satellite tracking information and much more. - Orca
Information, taxonomy, Orcas & Humans, behaviour, references, other links. All from Wikipedia. - Wild Killer Whale
An adoption program from British Columbia. A range of information. - Listen to Humpback Whales
Hear strange yet beautiful whale noises made by humpback whales. - Songs of the Whale
‘All wav. files [ ] are downloadable to your hard drive so you can listen to them at your leisure.’ - Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
News, species guide, projects & campaigns, events & challenges, whale watching and more. - Whalenet
Resources for students who want to know more about whales. - Whales of Australia
Which species and other aspects of whale life around Australia. Also covers other cetaceans. - Whale Songs
‘An educational centre about people, dolphins and whales.’ - Whales Online
Information on whales in the Australian setting with a mirror site detailing whales and whale sightings in the Canadian east. - WhaleTimes - Kids Page
A range of activities for children to help them learn about whales. - WhaleWatch
Home of a ‘campaign initiative of over 140 animal welfare organisations representing more than 55 countries worldwide which focuses on the inherent cruelty associated with killing whales’. - Whale Watching Web
For those interested in information. If you want to know something about whales, this is definitely a site to visit. Masses of textual information. - Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises :
- David’s Whale & Dolphin Watch
‘One of the largest collection of dolphin and whale pictures on the Web !’. Also sounds and links. - Oceania Project
Find about whales, dolphins and porpoises.