Biology

Dingo Dingo- Information from Wikipedia on Canis lupus dingo, the Australian wild dog, its characteristics, origin and relationships with other species. Jackal Jackal- The three species of jackal in East Africa are the golden or common jackal, the side-striped jackal and the black-backed or silver-backed jackal. Informative profiles from… Animal Diversity Web - Canis simensis Animal Diversity Web - Canis simensis- Provides the natural history of the Ethiopian wolf with photographs and classification. Includes a summary of why it's closer genetically to… ARKive - Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) ARKive - Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis)- Presents information about this endangered African wolf with photographs and videos from Wildscreen. National Library of Medicine - Molecular Genetics of the Most Endangered Canid National Library of Medicine - Molecular Genetics of the Most Endangered Canid- NCBI abstract of a DNA study explains the Ethiopian wolf and its relationship to other wolf-like ca… Smith College - Mammalian Species: Canis simensis Smith College - Mammalian Species: Canis simensis- Academic profile fully describes the Ethiopian wolf. From The American Society of Mammologists, written by Claudio Sillero-Zubir… Animal Info - Ethiopian Wolf Animal Info - Ethiopian Wolf- Profile of this species on the critically endangered list includes status, trends, and data on biology and ecology. With list of references. Wolf Science Center Wolf Science Center- Austrian research facility hand-rearing dogs and wolves and studying the characteristics shared. Provides information about the animals and research, news and… Gray Wolf Gray Wolf- Basic information including a physical description, their habitat, habits and food, and information about their reproduction. Canis lupus famliliaris Canis lupus famliliaris- Research project on the domestic dog by Michelle Nyberg at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Wolves of the World Wolves of the World- Social behavior, habitat, breeding, and endangerment of Gray, Red, Mexican Gray, Maned and Arctic Wolves. Mexican Gray Wolf Mexican Gray Wolf- Fact sheet on the Mexican Gray Wolf. Iberian Wolves in Spain Iberian Wolves in Spain- Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) conservation and management in Spain. Canis lupus Canis lupus- Research project by Nicole Holden on the Gray Wolf, including general information, its classification, habitat, reproduction, food and some experimental findings. All about Wolves All about Wolves- Plenty of information on wolves, facts, photographs, video and audio clips, with wolf stories to read. California Wolf Center California Wolf Center- Conservation and education center focusing on Gray and Mexican Wolves. Canid Specialist Group: Coyote (Canis latrans) Canid Specialist Group: Coyote (Canis latrans)- Image plus detailed species account. Urban Coyote Research Program Urban Coyote Research Program- Long-term ecology and management program on urban coyotes in the Cook County, Illinois area includes news and information about their research, acti… Living with Wildlife: Coyotes Living with Wildlife: Coyotes- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on Canis latrans and its interactions with humans. Coyote: Canis latrans Coyote: Canis latrans- Research project by Tara Schmitz at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. National Trappers Association: Coyote National Trappers Association: Coyote- Describes physical characteristics, reproduction, and habits. Includes photo and range map. Dog Owner's Guide: The Coyote Dog Owner's Guide: The Coyote- Describes their appearance, threat to humans, history, and rabies decimation. Desert USA: Coyotes Desert USA: Coyotes- Information and images. PolyGene Transgenetics PolyGene Transgenetics- Offers conventional transgenic mouse services to academic and industrial research groups. Location: Switzerland. Xenogen Corporation Xenogen Corporation- Xenogen is a biotechnology company and developer of in vivo biophotonic technology, which allows real-time, non-invasive exploration of genes, proteins, patho… BK Universal Ltd BK Universal Ltd- Provides transgenic mouse production service and other ancillary services. Location: UK Ozgene Ozgene- Commercial venture established to produce genetically modified mice. Includes an overview of services, research and development, and publications. Location : Australia Taconic Animal Models Taconic Animal Models- Taconic is a commercial supplier of transgenic, inbred, outbred and hybrid mice and rats. Also provides various laboratory services for transgenic animal re… Deltagen Target Discovery and Validation Deltagen Target Discovery and Validation- Large scale generation and characterization of mouse gene knockouts. The data are consolidated in Deltabase- Deltagen's in vivo mammalian… Tosk, Inc. Tosk, Inc.- Offers a transgenic rodent production service. Includes an overview of services, advantages, and pricing. Macrogen Macrogen- Offers customized transgenic mouse developing services to scientists in the field of biomedical research. Also develops cancer related DNA Chip using the cDNA microarray… Lexicon Genetics Inc Lexicon Genetics Inc- Large scale production and sale of mouse ES cell clones. Each clone includes a gene trap event in a single gene that may be used to identify the function of … genOway genOway- genOway develops transgenic in vivo / in vitro models: DNA microinjections, Knock-out / Knock-in mice, embryonic stem cell differentiation, inducible / conditional system… InGenious Targeting Laboratory, Inc. InGenious Targeting Laboratory, Inc.- Provide mouse gene knockout and DNA sequencing services to academic and commercial researchers. Includes an overview of services and a listin… Tom Thumb Six Toed Polydactyl Cat Tom Thumb Six Toed Polydactyl Cat- Photos of 11 year old orange tabby with six toes on his front paws. My Munchkin Polydactyl Cat - Marshmallow My Munchkin Polydactyl Cat - Marshmallow- Personal page about a 21 clawed Polydactyl Munchkin. Includes pictures, notes, polydactyly information and tips. ToeBee's Haven ToeBee's Haven- Pictures and information about polydactyl cats. Includes a page of related links. Brittany*s Polydactyl Kittens Brittany*s Polydactyl Kittens- Persian/Siamese Polydactyl Cattery site, includes photos and genetics of polydactyly. Strange but True: Komodo Dragons Show that "Virgin Births" are Possible Strange but True: Komodo Dragons Show that "Virgin Births" are Possible- Article in Scientific American by Philip Yam about how female dragons can breed without the presence of ma… The Dragons of Komodo at Woodland Park Zoo The Dragons of Komodo at Woodland Park Zoo- Information about the species and about the two dragons at the zoo. The Komodo Dragon The Komodo Dragon- Article in Scientific American by Claudio Ciofi about the past, present and future of the dragon. Komodo Dragon: Varanus komodoensis Komodo Dragon: Varanus komodoensis- Research project by Megan Borgen on this species including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions w… Komodo Dragons and Their Islands Komodo Dragons and Their Islands- Information about Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, and the reef around Komodo, with lots of original photographs. Komodo Dragon Komodo Dragon- Facts and photos of the komodo dragon. Discusses diet, habitat, predators, social structure, offspring and senses. Komodo and its Dragons Komodo and its Dragons- A photo trip report on the endagered Komodo Dragons of Indonesia. Adrian Warren photo library Adrian Warren photo library- Image galleries of Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodensis) and its habitat. Wikipedia - Komodo dragon Wikipedia - Komodo dragon- Article about the largest living species of lizard. With some videos (in off format). Komodo Dragon Komodo Dragon- Photographs of Varanus komodoensis by Adrian Warren. Wikipedia - Perentie Wikipedia - Perentie- Article about the largest Australian monitor lizard. Animal Planet - Perenties at the Australia Zoo Animal Planet - Perenties at the Australia Zoo- Information about the 3 lizards at the zoo with photos and video.