Species Information
- Encyclopedia of LifeTrusted species information from resources across the world
- Birds of the World This link opens in a new windowlife histories, including sound and video, for each of the 716+ species of birds breeding in the USA (including Hawaii) and Canada.
- Mammalian SpeciesBiology of an individual species including systematics, distribution, fossil history, genetics, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and conservation.
- Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptilesauthoritative species summaries of amphibians and reptiles.
- Species Directory from the NOAAIncludes Fish & Sharks, Dolphins & Porpoises, Sea Turtles, Whales, Seals & Sea Lions, Invertebrates and Corals
- FishBaseinformation on over 33100 species of fish. Search by scientific or common name
- Endangered Species Database (US Fish and Wildlife Service)search to see if a species is endangered in the U.S.
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Speciesthe conservation status of plant and animal species around the world. Searchable by species, status or country.
- Invasive Species Compendium This link opens in a new windowDatasheets on over 1500 invasive species and animal diseases
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia by
Publication Date: 2013One of the best known and widely used reference works on the animal world.
Associations
- Wildlife SocietyTo inspire, empower, and enable wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
- American Fisheries SocietyDedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources
- American Society of Mammalogistspromoting interest in the study of mammals.
- Society for the Study of Amphibians and ReptilesTo advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles
- American Ornithological SocietyTo advance the scientific study and conservation of birds