Biology

Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)- Includes identification, natural history, video, photographs and status in Canada. Northern Hemisphere Minke Whale Northern Hemisphere Minke Whale- Description, biology, threats and conservation of Balaenoptera acutorostrata, provided by Arkive. Minke Whale Minke Whale- Species account with photo and song recordings from the Mammal Society. Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project- Current research is investigating the stock structure and number of minke whales in the Northeast Pacific. Hunting the Minke Hunting the Minke- Photos and excerpt from the article in National Geographic. Polar Bears Polar Bears- Seaworld Education Department presents the classification, habitat, longevity, causes of death, and references for more reading about Ursus maritimus. Polar Bear Specialist Group Polar Bear Specialist Group- Members of the PBSG are all research scientists from the five nations signing the International Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears. Polar Bears International Polar Bears International- Information and research, FAQ from an organization dedicated to saving polar bears. Craving Some Saving? Craving Some Saving?- Blog dedicated to the polar bears including projects, news items and links. Useful References: Polar Bears Useful References: Polar Bears- Bibliography of technical and popular articles from the Encyclopedia Smithsonian. Ursus maritimus Ursus maritimus- Research project by Alison Kolinski on the Polar Bear, including its classification, habitat, nutrition, life cycle, interactions with other species and adaptatio… Polar Bears Alive Polar Bears Alive- Non-profit organization dedicated to the worldwide protection of the polar bear and its arctic habitat. Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)- Information from the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear- Factsheet on Ursus arctos, its habitat, biology and management. Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project- Information from the group studying the effects of human developments and activities on grizzly bears in the Central Rockies ecosystem. Grizzly Bear Reintroduction - Bitterroot Coalition Grizzly Bear Reintroduction - Bitterroot Coalition- National Wildlife Federation project reintroducing the grizzly to the Bitterroot ecosystem (Central Idaho, USA). Pacific Rim Grizzly Bear Pacific Rim Grizzly Bear- Provides a short letter from 'bear man' Charlie Russell, a long time grizzly companion, featured in a BBC documentary. Living with Wildlife: Black Bears Living with Wildlife: Black Bears- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on American black bears and their interactions with humans. Secrets of Black Bear Hibernation Secrets of Black Bear Hibernation- Popular article, based on PBS series, about hibernation biology of Ursus americanus. North American Badger North American Badger- Information about Taxidea taxus from the Animal Diversity Web. EEK! - Critter Corner - The Badger EEK! - Critter Corner - The Badger- Article describes how the species became the state animal of Wisconsin. Includes illustrations and information on behavior. The American Badger: Taxidea taxus The American Badger: Taxidea taxus- Research project by Isaac Steinmeyer on this mammal, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactio… North American Mammals: Taxidea taxus North American Mammals: Taxidea taxus- Article from the Smithsonian Institution describes the species and its distribution in North America. The Virtual Badger Sett The Virtual Badger Sett- Badger movies, sounds, photographs, drawings, links. American Badger American Badger- Description and photograph of Taxidea taxus from the Mammals of Texas. American Badger American Badger- A species description that features information on habitat, diet, range and ecology. Polecat: Mustela putorius Polecat: Mustela putorius- Factsheet on this species, its habits and its interactions with man. Stoat: Mustela erminea Stoat: Mustela erminea- Factsheet on this species, its habits and its interactions with man. American Mink: Mustela vison American Mink: Mustela vison- Information from ARKive including images and videos. Weasel: Mustela nivalis Weasel: Mustela nivalis- Photograph and notes on this species, its habits, reproduction and diet. Egyptian Weasel: Mustela subpalmata Egyptian Weasel: Mustela subpalmata- Photograph and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. European Mink: Mustela lutreola European Mink: Mustela lutreola- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Black-footed Ferret: Mustela nigripes Black-footed Ferret: Mustela nigripes- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Mustela nivali Mustela nivali- Student project by Kelsey Nuernberger including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Mink (Mustela vison) Mink (Mustela vison)- Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits. Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes)- Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits. Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata) Long-tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata)- Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits. Weasel - Mustela nivalis Weasel - Mustela nivalis- Information from ARKive including images and videos. Stoat: Mustela erminea Stoat: Mustela erminea- Information from ARKive including images and videos. European Polecat: Mustela putorius European Polecat: Mustela putorius- Information from ARKive including images and videos. AWF: Ratel AWF: Ratel- Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. Honey Badger: Mellivora capensis Honey Badger: Mellivora capensis- Many photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis) Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis)- Facts on this mammal's behavior, diet, breeding, distribution, feeding associations and predators. Includes photo gallery and information on res… Meles meles (Eurasian Badger) Meles meles (Eurasian Badger)- Details about the Eurasian badger from Animal Diversity Web. Neath Port Talbot Badger Group Neath Port Talbot Badger Group- Information about badgers, legal protection, group activities, photo gallery and a forum. Based in Wales, UK. Badger: Meles meles Badger: Meles meles- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. The Mammal Society: Badgers The Mammal Society: Badgers- Fact sheet for the Eurasian badger, Meles meles. Lancashire Badger Group Lancashire Badger Group- Conservation group dedicated to studying and protecting badgers in northern England. Photo gallery, news, and events. National Federation of Badger Groups National Federation of Badger Groups- The NFBG promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. It represents and supports 80 local voluntar… West Cornwall Badger Group West Cornwall Badger Group- Provides a forum to share news and views and provides information on this attractive animal and badger watching in the county.