American Kennel Club
A great selection of breeds, photos,
articles, and more for dog lovers. Includes a
special section just for kids, with information about responsible dog ownership
and fun activity and coloring pages.
Animal Names
You may know that a doe is a female
deer, but did you know that a female swan is called a pen? You'll find many more
names for animals, their babies and the groups they live in at this site, plus information
printouts on each.
Animal Planet
No matter what your favorite animal
is, there's a good chance you'll find it at Animal Planet. Explore animals by subject,
learn more about your dog
or cat with the pet guides available, play fun games,
and much more.
Animals of the World
At this site you can learn about mammals,
reptiles, insects, birds, and fish, and then play games to test your knowledge.
Animaland
If you love animals, you'll find a
lot to like about this site! Read animal stories, watch a cartoon, or get tips on
how to take care of your pet with one of the many pet care guides available. You'll
also find games, news, and articles about careers in the animal field.
Bats Bats Everywhere
Learn about bats, where they live,
how they help humans, common bat myths, what they eat and lots of other batty facts.Zoo
The Birmingham Zoo
See RealVideo movies of the animals,
visit and learn about the animals, and go on an African Safari. Includes animal
pictures you can print and color.
Bow Wow Meow
Just get a new puppy or kitten and
can't quite figure out what to name it? Get ideas from this site by searching for
pet names by category or alphabetically. Also includes top 20 names, a photo gallery,
and even a dog age calculator!
Cats! Wild to Mild
Learn about cat facts, biology and
behavior. Traces the history of the cat from wild animals to America's number one pet. Includes curriculum for teachers.
Creature Feature
Learn about animals like hippos, cheetahs,
koalas, and more at this great National Geographic site. You'll find lots of fun
facts on each animal, plus pictures, videos, and even postcards you can send to
a friend.
Discover the Oakland Zoo
Home to over 300 animals from 50 different
species. Study pictures, descriptions, facts, go on a safari, and play Animal Scramble.
Dog Training Basics
Professional dog trainer Pam Young
shows you her secrets for encouraging good dog behavior, properly training your
pet, and how to keep your dog safe and happy. Includes words of wisdom, and other
helpful tips.
Endangered!
The American
of Natural History presents an exhibition which lists endangered animals, and discusses
the causes for their disappearance.
Exploratorium: Frogs
Did you know that the ancestors of
modern frogs roamed the earth for 190 million years? Learn more about frogs, the
myths surrounding them, the research done by scientists, and more, at this information-rich
site.
Extreme Science
Where is the deepest spot in the ocean?
Which creature is the strongest? Want to know what the fastest land animal is? Take
a look at this site for answers to these and other scientific record-breakers!
Fish FAQ
Do fish sleep? Are sharks always hungry?
You can find the answers to these and hundreds of other interesting questions at
this site.
Frogland
Like frogs? Then you're in luck, because
we've got a great site for you! You'll learn all kinds of fun frog facts, find tips
on how to care for a pet frog, play games, read a frog fable, view frog art, color,
and more. Leap on over!
Grizzly People
Timothy Treadwell has lived among
the Alaskan grizzly each year during the spring to autumn months since the late
1980s. Learn about the animals he studies and see his photos and videos. Includes
a special kids section, bear safety tips, and more.
Horse Breeds
Here's a great resource for horse
lovers! From Abyssinian to Zhemaichu, there are over 200 breeds of horses you can
learn about at this site. Most are accompanied by multiple photographs and detailed
descriptions.
How to Love Your Dog
Three collies show you how to care
for a dog, what they cost and need, basic training, how to teach them tricks, and
lots more. Great for dog lovers.
Infrared Zoo
The Infrared Zoo shows what animals
look like in a whole different light. See what birds, reptiles, and mammals look
like in the infrared, and learn how animals use fur, blubber, and feathers to insulate
themselves.
Kids Go Wild!
Did you know that a cheetah can run
nearly 70 miles per hour? Learn more about the cheetah and other wild animals through
facts and photos, play games and color online, and learn about the threat of extinction
some animals face. From the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Kip and
Join Kip the koala to learn about
Australian wildlife like the kangaroo, emu, and kookaburra. You'll also find online
games, an interactive story, and pictures that you can print and color.
Kratts' Creatures
Explore the fascinating and funny
'creaturnalities' of creatures the world over. Includes an episode guide, creature
of the week quiz, and more.
OWLkids Online
Puzzles, facts, animals, science activities,
jokes, fun and more with age specific areas for kids and parents.
PBS: Nature
Each week, PBS presents an excellent
web piece based on the TV series Nature. Subjects cover all aspects of nature, animals,
and even pets. Included are teacher's guides, videos, games, previous features,
and more.
Penny's Place
Follows the development of a puppy
named Penny who is training to be a guide dog. Shows how puppies are selected to
be guide dogs and more.
Planet Pets
Visit this site to find thousands
of pet photos and descriptions, along with tips on grooming, care, and the costs
associated with owning a specific pet.
Print 'n' Go Coloring Book
This National Geographic coloring
book site has dozens of great animal pictures for you to color, featuring everything
from owls to octopuses, and cheetahs to chimps!
The Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopedia
Includes thousands of cartoons covering
almost anything you'd like to know! Originally drawn over a period of 14 years for
the Observer newspaper, you'll find information on animals, art, entertainment,
music, science, sports and 16 other subjects.
Sounds of the World's Animals
A cow says "moo" right? Not in all
languages! See how people from around the world interpret and say animal sounds
in their language. Then listen to the animal itself for the animal's expert opinion
of how it sounds!
Switcheroo Zoo
Visit this Zoo-illogical park and
create silly creatures by switching the head, legs, and tails with those of other
animals. Over 6500 wacky combinations are possible.
Tama and Friends visit Petfinder
Looking for a pet? Petfinder.com helps
families find and adopt one at their local animal shelter. Includes tips and articles
on how to select a pet, an easy-to-use search tool, and of course, fun game and
coloring activities with Tama and Friends!
Teletubbies - Animal Sounds
The Tubby Control Panel makes different
animal sounds when the levers are pulled. There are 6 animals to choose from. Again,
again!
Woof ! It's a Dog's Life
Here's a nice site for dog lovers
with tips on how to train your pet, stories, a quiz, and more. Based on the PBS
television series.
Zoboomafoo
Join the Kratt Brothers, Zoboomafoo,
and the rest of the Zobooland gang for animal games, coloring, and more. Some games
require Shockwave.
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