Biology

Gray Whales of Baja Gray Whales of Baja- Information on gray whales in Baja. Whale Skeleton Recovery Whale Skeleton Recovery- Series of photographs of several college students recovering the skeleton of a young California Gray Whale. Zoom Whales: Gray Whales Zoom Whales: Gray Whales- Includes information such as size, diet, known predators, vocalization, migration, reproduction, and pictures of the gray whale. The Friendly Whales of Mexico The Friendly Whales of Mexico- Includes information about and photos of gray whales in Mexico. Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project- Provides information on the long-term shore-based study of animals off the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southern California. Watching for Gray Whales Watching for Gray Whales- Information about gray whales and gray whale watching in northern Oregon. Gray Whale Images Gray Whale Images- Includes photography of gray whales during annual migration along the coast of California and in the lagoons of Baja California, Mexico. Endangered: Gray Whale Endangered: Gray Whale- Provides information about gray whales as an endangered species. Blue, Fin and Sei Whale Blue, Fin and Sei Whale- Includes identification, natural history, videos, photographs and status in Canada. Balaenopteridae Family Balaenopteridae Family- Family overview and species accounts for all six members - Minke, Sei, Bryde's, Blue, Fin, and Humpback Whales. Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)- Includes identification, natural history, photographs, distribution and status in Canada. Right Whales Right Whales- Information from the National Marine Mammal Laboratory with answers to some frequently asked questions. Northern Right Whale on Path to Extinction Northern Right Whale on Path to Extinction- Report from the Environmental News Network. Right Whale Data and Maps Right Whale Data and Maps- Extensive information from the western North Atlantic, including sighting reports, Right Whale recovery plans, and whale watch guidelines, and reports o… On the Trail of the Northern Atlantic Right Whale On the Trail of the Northern Atlantic Right Whale- Description of the research tagging program of the New England Aquarium and NOAA. Sun Bear: Ursus malayanus Sun Bear: Ursus malayanus- Short illustrated description of this bear which inhabits southeast Asia. Faune Explo Faune Explo- Photos by Alain and Isabelle Boyaval of the brown bear or grizzly (Ursus arctos) and the American black bear (Ursus americanus) and their tracks. [English and French] Tremarctos ornatus Tremarctos ornatus- Article about the Spectacled Bear from Animal Diversity Web. Andean (Spectacled) Bear Research at Alto Choco Andean (Spectacled) Bear Research at Alto Choco- Researchers at this reserve in Ecuador are studying the biology and activity patterns of these timid bears with a view to improvin… Sloth Bear: Melursus ursinus Sloth Bear: Melursus ursinus- Provides information about these bears and their biology. Sloth Bear: Melursus ursinus Sloth Bear: Melursus ursinus- A description of this species from ARKive, with information, photos and videos. Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)- Description, including geographic range, physical characteristics, and natural history. Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)- Images, brief facts, and range map for this species. Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolut… Ailurus fulgens styani Ailurus fulgens styani- Research project by Kayla Kuczmarski on the Red Panda, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, life cycle and interactions with othe… Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)- Description, image, and information about natural history. WWF: Giant Panda WWF: Giant Panda- Biology and conservation of Ailuropoda melanoleuca. Giant Panda Bear Giant Panda Bear- Factsheet with photographs and information including endangered status, characteristics, diet, habitat and baby panda cubs. ARKive: Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) ARKive: Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)- Factsheet with description, biology, status, photos and videos. Giant Panda Giant Panda- Rachael Barger provides information on Ailuropoda melanoleuca, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interaction with other species. Giant Pandas Giant Pandas- Lots of photographs, with information on the problems facing giant pandas and the actions being taken by WWF. Panda Mania Panda Mania- List of zoos hosting pandas, facts, clipart, fun and games, bulletin board, and other items. Giant Panda - Panda Kids Giant Panda - Panda Kids- A panda knowledge site specially designed for children and those seeking information about endangered species. Lots of pictures. Animal Info - Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) Animal Info - Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)- Facts and links about the animal and its biology, including population estimates, weight, habitat, gestation period, longevity,… Giant Panda - theBigZoo.com Giant Panda - theBigZoo.com- Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) photos and facts about diet, habitat, predators, offspring, social life, intelligence, senses, weight, height, an… Giant Panda - National Zoo Giant Panda - National Zoo- Official website by the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Includes news, information, and photographs concerning Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, as well a… Amit's Panda Website Amit's Panda Website- Personal website with a profile of Ailuropoda melanoleuca, history, habitat, story, legend, and pictures. Smooth-coated Otter: Lutrogale perspicillata Smooth-coated Otter: Lutrogale perspicillata- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Hairy-nosed Otter: Lutra sumatrana Hairy-nosed Otter: Lutra sumatrana- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservatio… Spot-necked Otter: Lutra maculicollis Spot-necked Otter: Lutra maculicollis- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conserva… Common Otter: Lutra lutra Common Otter: Lutra lutra- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Living with Wildlife: River Otters Living with Wildlife: River Otters- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on otters and their interactions with humans. Southern River Otter: Lontra provocax Southern River Otter: Lontra provocax- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Marine Otter: Lontra felina Marine Otter: Lontra felina- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. North American Otter: Lontra canadensis North American Otter: Lontra canadensis- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Asian Short-clawed Otter: Aonyx cinerea Asian Short-clawed Otter: Aonyx cinerea- Photographs, video clip and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and co… African Clawless Otter: Aonyx capensis African Clawless Otter: Aonyx capensis- Video, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conserva… River Otter (Lutra canadensis) River Otter (Lutra canadensis)- Photograph, description, distribution in Texas and habits. African Clawless Otter African Clawless Otter- Information from Wikipedia on Aonyx capensis, its description and biology. Lontra canadensis Lontra canadensis- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the river otter, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status.