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NatureServe - An Online Encyclopedia of Life: A source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United] States and Canada; in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common] plants and animals
Animal Links: Links to all types of animal sites, including AQUATIC LIFE Animals of the Arctic Theme Page: Links to Facts, information, photographs Animal Migration: A global study (birds, insects, animals, whales) Animal Web - SEARCHABLE by keyword AquaLink - Links to facts and information about fish and ocean life Australian Museum of Fish: The heart of the site is the Find a Fish section, a collection of hundreds of fact sheets on fish, sorted by common or scientific name; Each fact sheet includes a quick overview, one or more images, and suggestions for further reading Creature World: Click on a continent on the colorful homepage world map, to go to an interactive page introducing animals from the selected habitat. This informative site for young students is part of PBS Kids
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Animal Pictures Archive - SEARCHABLE by keyword
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Ask Shamu: Ask Shamu is a series of commonly asked questions about animals
Deep Sea World: Photographs, important facts about aquatic life - fish listed in alphabetical order
Gulf of Main Aquarium: Photographs, important facts and information about aquatic life
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Photographs, important facts and information about aquatic life
National Aquarium in Baltimore: Photographs, important facts and information about aquatic life
National Marine Mammal Laboratory Education Web Site: Detailed information on all types of marine mammals including whales, dolphins, porpoises, and endangered animals; for those interested in pursuing a career, there is information on marine mammal science
ZooNet for Kids: Facts and information about zoos and animals; photographs; links
Zoos and Aquariums: A comprehensive directory of zoos and aquariums
ZooWeb:
Zoos and Aquariums: A comprehensive,
educational site that does more than list zoos and aquariums;
includes zoo cams, informative articles, photographs, and MORE
Marine Mammals : Learn about Dolphins, Manatees, Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoises, Walruses, Whales, and Other Marine Mammals; photographs
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Bottlenose Dolphin: Photographs, facts, important information
Dolphin FAQ: Photographs, facts, important information
The Dolphin Place : Photographs, facts, information
Dolphin Research Center: Facts, information, photographs
WhaleTimes
SeaBed: Whales,
sharks, penguins, dolphins, and more
Electronic Zoo / Net Vet - Fish Page: Alphabetical listing of links to information about fish of all types
Fish Link Central: Articles, photos, links about fish
Fish FAQ: Fascinating facts about fish
Smithsonian Ocean Planet Home Page: Information about oceans and marine life - SEARCHABLE by keyword
Yahoo
Database: Fish:
Links to topics dealing with fish - SEARCHABLE by
keyword
Jellyfish: Photographs,
information and facts, links to more information about jellyfish
Manatees: Facts, information, photos
Manatees: Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about manatees
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All About Sharks: Anatomy; Shark Info Sheets; Shark Dictionary; A wealth of material about sharks
Ocean of Know: Photographs, information and facts about sharks, anatomy of sharks, games, and lessons plans for teachers
Shark Gallery: Photographs of various species of sharks and facts and information about each species
SharkFacts for Kids: Facts and information about sharks; photographs
Shark Surfari@nationalgeographic.com: Learn about shark
Shark Week: Learn about sharks; web cam
Sharks and Their Relatives: Facts, information about Scientific Classification; Habitat and Distribution; Physical Characteristics; Senses; Behavior; Diet and Eating Habits; Reproduction; Anatomy and Physiology; Hydrodynamics; Longevity and Causes of Death
World of Sharks: Follow researchers underwater; read facts about sharks shark
Shark
Research: This
site contains lots of facts about the Sharks of Osprey Reef and the
Coral Sea; The facts also are pertinent to ALL sharks.
The Giant Squid: Facts, information, diagrams
Giant Squids: Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about squid
Ocean
Planet: In Search of Giant Squid: Photographs,
information and facts, links to more information about squid
Beluga Whales: Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about whales
Baleen Whales: Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about whales
Gray Whales with Winston: A gray whale watching guide; gray whales; baleen wheels; photos of gray whales
Humpback Whales: An introduction to these charismatic, curious seagoing mammals; Learn more about their accomplished and haunting songs, and find out more about whales of all shapes and sizes, from orcas to dolphins.
Killer Whales: Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about killer whales
Killer Whales: Photographs, information and facts, adopt-a-whale, facts about other whales
Sperm Whales: Facts about the habits, biology, and social structure of sperm whales.
The Ocean Alliance: Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment. Learn about whales or follow their research vessel Odyssey on a three-year global study of the world's oceans
Whale Links: More resources for whale information; Photographs, information and facts, links to more information about whales
Whale Net: Focusing on whales and marine research
Whales on the Net: Wealth of information about whales and everything to do with them
WhaleTimes
SeaBed: Whales,
sharks, penguins, dolphins, and MORE
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Animal Trivia Games: Many categories of animal trivia; Difficulty level listed
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eNature.com: From the National Audubon Society: A MUST FOR RESEARCH! Includes a large thumbnail image, description, and varying additional information. about Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Fishes,Insects, Mammals, Reptiles, Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees, Wildflowers PLUS Ask an Expert message board, Habitat Guides- SEARCHABLE by keyword
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Animal Pictures Archive - SEARCHABLE by keyword
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1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z
Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
**You
might want to check out our Endangered
Animal Page for
information about Endangered
Aquatic Life.
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...a scientist who studies fish is called an ichthyologist?
...fish are divided into three main groups: jawless fish, cartilaginous fish, and bony fish?
...jawless fish are fish that have suckers for mouths instead of jaws? An example of a jawless fish is the lamprey.
...cartilaginous fish are fish that have skeletons that are not made of bone, but cartilage? An example of a cartilaginous fish is a shark.
...a bony fish has a skeleton made of bone? There are over 20,000 different kinds of bony fish.
...flying fish do not actually fly? They just glide through the air using their fins.
...a seahorse is actually a fish?
...in just a few minutes a school of piranhas can eat all the flesh off an animal that falls into the water?
...a school of fish varies in size? A school can be as few as 25 fish of the same type swimming together, or as many as hundreds of millions, like in a school of sardines?
...the fastest fish is the sailfish, which sometimes swims at more than 60 miles an hour?
...the whale shark, which can grow up to 59 feet long, and weigh up to 15 tons, is the biggest fish? It weighs twice as much as an African elephant.
...most fish do sleep, but with their eyes open? Those that don't sleep rest by staying in one spot and not swimming around.
...a walking catfish can live out of water for days at a time? They have a special chamber in their lungs to help them breathe.
...that some of the leaders in Pop Art movement were Roy Lichtenstein, and Winslow Homer.
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