Hummingbirds.net

The website provides quality, detailed information about hummingbirds across the United States and Canada. Scientists will appreciate the precise migration maps to track the birds and the bibliography of hummingbird related publications. There are also profiles of many different hummingbird species available here.

http://www.hummingbirds.net/

StrangeScience.net

Strange Science is an educational website that shows the development of modern biology and paleontology. Combining history and science, this site shows how science changes over time. The site has articles on scientists like Sir Richard Owen, Conrad Gesner and Mary Anning.

http://www.strangescience.net/

Animal Diversity Web

The website of the Animal Diversity Web, of the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology, provides information on all kinds of animals, including fish, insects, mammals, amphibians and many others. Photos and details on an animal’s habitat and classification can be found.

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/

Monach Watch

A biology information website provided by the Kansas Biological Survey at the University of Kansas. The site has information on monarch butterflies including photos, conservation and research projects. The site also has articles and books on monarchs so that you can learn more.

http://www.monarchwatch.org/

NatureSongs.com

Provides digital recordings of nature sounds. Whether you want North American bird sounds, insect sounds or reptile sounds, this site provides valuable recordings for your study. The site also has a help section to help you identify unfamiliar nature sounds.

http://www.naturesongs.com/

Turtle Trax

A biology website devoted to Marine Turtles. View plenty of photos of these famous creatures, and get advice on what you can do to help sea turtles that are threatened. The site’s creators share their thoughts and observations on sea turtles via their blog.

http://www.turtles.org/

CELLS Alive

A biology information website filled with photography and videos of the cell, a great resource for biology students. The main sections of the website cover cell biology, microbiology, immunology, and microscopy. The website's contents can also be purchased on CD-ROM.

http://www.cellsalive.com/

Animal Info

A reference website dedicated the world's rare, threatened and endangered mammals. The database of the world's rarest mammals comes with photos or pictures, and the individual species index can be searched by common or scientific name. Mammal factsheets offer a good way of getting familiar with the animals described here.

http://www.animalinfo.org/

Animal Search

An Internet directory providing information on all the world's animals. Information is sorted by a variety of different categories such as animal group (e.g. Insects, marine, rodents, primates, pets etc), general information on breeding, rights, research and so forth. If you have a website on animals, you can have it included here.

http://www.animalsearch.net/

Becoming Human

A website created by the Institute of Human Origins which tries to establish the scientific history and evolution of humanity. Most of the main page of the site is dedicated to recent scientific discoveries in paleoanthropology and other

http://www.becominghuman.org/

The Owl Pages

A comprehensive resource about owls from all over the world. Learn about owl species, behavior of owls, owl calls, and owl eyes and hearing. The site also provides an online photo gallery, mythological stories and tips on how to care for an injured owl. Browse the online shop for owl-themed products.

http://www.owlpages.com/

Human Anatomy Online

A scientific education website which helps people learn about the many aspects of the human body. The site has graphics, animations, and many links to related information. The site's main sections are organized by body system such as skeletal, digestive, nervous and so on.

http://www.innerbody.com/

NatureServe.org

NatureServe is a network of websites and organizations dedicated to nature conservation across the United States. The site has news reports on nature conservation efforts including measures to protect biodiversity. You can also access NatureServe publications from this website.

http://www.natureserve.org/

Tarantulas

An information website for those interested in this famous creature. Learn about the many kinds of tarantulas; you can search by common or scientific name. Feeder insects available for purchase so that you can keep your tarantula well fed.

http://www.tarantulas.com/

Desert USA

A website dedicated to the deserts of southwestern United States. You can learn about desert animals such as camels, iguanas, pronghorns and jaguars. There is also information about the geology of the deserts, including the Chihuahuan Desert and Mojave Desert. The site also has an animal and plant of the month to help you learn more about the areas. You can contribute your own stories and photos to the site.

http://www.desertusa.com/

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

A non-profit medical research organization based in the United States. The Institute conducts a range of different scientific research programs as well as encouraging science education. The Institute's website also has job opportunities for those interested in science and medical research.

http://www.hhmi.org/

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Visit the spectacular Aquarium located in Monterey, California. Learn about the oceans and all the interesting creatures that live in them. The Aquarium website presents interesting webcams which show you kelp, otters and other sea creatures. The site also has information on how you can help save the oceans.

http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

New England Aquarium

An Aquarium based in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn about the many different sea creatures that can be seen at the Aquarium including seals, sea lions and African Penguins. You can purchase tickets for the Aquarium directly from the website.

http://www.neaq.org/

Nearctica

Provides information about the natural sciences, including the wildlife of North America. If you want information about plants, animals or physical environment, this website is a good start. The site has a whole section dedicated to North American snakes.

http://www.nearctica.com/

The eSkeletons Project

A human biology website where you can access 3d images of the human skeleton, a resource especially helpful for students. The site also offers comparative anatomy resources of other primate skeletons. The information on this website is available in a downloadable version.

http://www.eskeletons.org/