Zoology Teacher Resources

There are many breeds of horses around the world. Eighteen breeds are featured in this reference resource. Understand how horses are measured, their coat colors, and body types.

American horse breed, miniture horses, are illustrated and facts about these mammals are provided. Choose Miniature Horse from the list on the right.

A domestic horse breed from New England, the Morgan, is identified. Get the facts on this beautiful breed. Choose Morgan from the list on the right.

Get facts and images of a German breed of horse, the Hanoverian. Choose Hanoverian from the list on the right.

Facts and images of the Portuguese Lusitano horse breed. Choose Lusitano from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Belgian draft, a large workhorse capable of puling heavy loads. Choose Belgian Draft from the list on the right.

Detailed illustrations and description of the Arabian, a horse prized throughout history for its power and speed. Choose Arabian from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations and of the Appaloosa, with answers to questions about its spotted coat.

Detailed illustrations and description of the Selle Francais, a show-jumping horse from France. Choose Selle Francais from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Icelandic horse, a small, hardy horse brought to Iceland by the Vikings. Choose Icelandic horse from the list on the right.

Detailed illustrations and description of the Oldenburg, a sport horse known for its abilities in equestrian competitions. Choose Oldenburg from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Haflinger, a hardy pony originally from Italy. Choose Haflinger from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Friesian, a Dutch horse popular for its performance abilities. Choose Friesian from the list on the right.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Dutch Warmblood, an athletic show jumper.

Description and detailed illustrations of the Connemara, an Irish pony breed. Choose Connemara from the list on the right.

Detailed illustrations and description of the paint horse, an American stock horse. Choose Paint from the list on the right.

A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.

Basic facts about segmented worms: their size, number of species, where they typically live, ecological roles, and human uses.

This amphibian embryology tutorial takes an in depth look at the question "Why study amphibians?". Through this tutorial students will develop a better understanding of vertebrate development.

A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.

A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.

An image of Alaska Insects.