In this segment from Nature, Rangers release the Black rhino to a new location in Southern Africa where rhinos are previously endangered.

Wouldn't it be great to spend your day watching animals in their natural habitat or as natural as zoos can make the habitat? Being a zoologist or wildlife biologist does just that. Find out what education you need for this career in this...

Everybody knows that your body needs oxygen to keep going, and that you breathe out carbon dioxide as waste. What happens when you exercise? You've probably noticed that you breathe faster, and your heart beats faster. What triggers your...

Have you ever heard the expression "a canary in a coal mine"? In the 1900s and earlier, coal miners brought canaries with them into the mines to act as early warning signals. The canaries were very sensitive to low levels of dangerous...

Companion site for the 8-part PBS series, "The Shape of Life." Each section focuses on a different phylum, from porifera through chordata. This site is highly informative, with beautiful photography.

Five inquiry-based investigations designed for the observation of primates in a zoo setting. The labs ask guiding questions and list notable primate behaviors.

The Why? Files from the University of Wisconsin explains the science behind the news. The website, tackling issues in news headlines, provides a good mix of information and interactivity that takes the "chore" out of learning.

Question and answer site that contains a discussion of commensalism as it pertains to sea slugs. Nice photographs of aquatic commensalistic relationships.

Sea World's site featuring a variety of information about their animals, as well as general animal information. Includes "Animal Bytes," a list of animals with some of their characteristics. Also includes some games and teacher resources.

Brief article reports on new research into how crocodiles sleep.

This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.

Great site providing a "Quickindex" to find various resources. Also included are links to more information on this museum.

Comprehensive overview of the Eurasian moose, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.

What characterizes animals from plants? General characteristics of the animal kingdom are noted here. Click on Classification for the Kingdom Animalia; clicking on the camera provides pictures of each animal.

Comprehensive overview of the pronghorn antelope, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.

Comprehensive reference material on the American bison: its habitat, physical features, eating habits, reproduction, behavior, communication, roles in a prairie ecosystem, and interactions with humans.

Comprehensive reference material on the northern fur seal: its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and its economic significance for humans.

Comprehensive reference information about the coyote. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this extremely adaptable and vocal mammal.

Comprehensive reference information about the gray wolf. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, pictures, and other details about this predator's role in the ecosystem.

Comprehensive reference material on the American beaver, with information about physical characteristics, classification, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.

Comprehensive reference information about the elk, or red deer. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this browsing herbivore and its relationship with the environment.

Detailed information about guerezas, a Columbus monkey found in Africa near the equator: geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, reproduction and mating, communication, andn positive and negative economic impact.

Detailed information about the spotted hyena: geographic range and habitat, physical features, mating and other behaviors, lifespan, and positive and negative economic impact on humans.

Comprehensive reference material on the black rhinoceros, with information about physical characteristics, geographic range, diet, reproduction, behavior, and habitat.