Biology

Badgers Badgers- Description of badgers, their lives, births, deaths, family life, living space (setts), activities, fun and educational stuff, free for teachers. Pine Marten Pine Marten- Information about Martes martes, an endangered species. Fisher: Martes pennanti Fisher: Martes pennanti- Photographs and classification information from ARKive. American Marten: Martes americana American Marten: Martes americana- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Sable Sable- Information from Wikipedia on Martes zibellina, a carnivore which has been harvested for its highly valued fur. Martes pennanti: Fisher Martes pennanti: Fisher- Description, phylogeny, range, habitat, natural history and conservation biology of this species. The North American Marten The North American Marten- Research project by Jason Gries on this species, Martes pennanti, including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and intera… Pine Marten: Martes martes Pine Marten: Martes martes- Information from ARKive including images and videos. ADW: Gulo gulo ADW: Gulo gulo- Find information on the species' habits, geographic range, pictures and classification from Animal Diversity Web. Gulo gulo: Wolverine Gulo gulo: Wolverine- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Wolverine Wolverine- Wikipedia article describes the anatomy, behavior and range of the species. Includes scientific classification information and photos. Wolverine Clipart Wolverine Clipart- Illustrations that may be used for educational purposes provided by Florida's Educational Clearinghouse. Includes a brief species description. North American Mammals: Gulo gulo North American Mammals: Gulo gulo- The Smithsonian Institution offers a species description with photos and information on conservation status and sexual dimorphism. ADW: Enhydra lutris: Information ADW: Enhydra lutris: Information- Find a description of the physical appearance, behavior and diet of the species provided by the Animal Diversity Web. Rescuing Sea Otters Rescuing Sea Otters- Randall William Davis describes how otters were saved after the Exxon Valdez supertanker ran aground in Prince William Sound. Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live Sea Otter Cam Monterey Bay Aquarium: Live Sea Otter Cam- Features live images from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. Pacific Time. Also offers information on the species and a guide to spotting them in the wild. Enhydra lutris: The Sea Otter Enhydra lutris: The Sea Otter- Research project by Britany Bluske on this species, including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and interactions wit… Arctic Studies Center: Sea Otter Arctic Studies Center: Sea Otter- Article on these playful mammals with an account by 19th century naturalist Edward Nelson on their previous abundance and the decline in their nu… Golden State Images: Sea Otters Golden State Images: Sea Otters- Photography of sea otters taken in the wild along the southern California coast. California Sea Otter Project California Sea Otter Project- Promotes the rapid recovery of the California Sea Otter, an indicator of near shore ocean health, by facilitating research and communicating research… Killer Whales Feeding on Sea Otters Killer Whales Feeding on Sea Otters- Tim Stephens explains how overexploitation of certain North Pacific and Bering Sea fisheries may have initiated a cascade effect that is pushi… Killer Whales Develop a Taste for Sea Otters Killer Whales Develop a Taste for Sea Otters- In this Alaska Science Forum article, Ned Rozell provides an overview of the phenomenon and population research. Otters Join Research Project Otters Join Research Project- Discusses research project at Long Marine Lab, at UC Santa Cruz into the nutritional needs and the long-term survival of this threatened species. Glacier Bay Hot Real Estate for Sea Otters Glacier Bay Hot Real Estate for Sea Otters- Ned Rozell of the Geophysical Institute, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks writes that while the species is declining elsewhere in … Vanishing Sea Otters Vanishing Sea Otters- John H. Lienhard describes how changes in the ecology of Alaska led to the rapid decline of the species in Alaska in the 1990's. Sea Otter Population Dynamics Sea Otter Population Dynamics- Information on UCSB research into population dynamics in Southern California. Find background information on the species, history of research, objec… Sea Otter Crash: Arctic Science Journeys Radio Sea Otter Crash: Arctic Science Journeys Radio- Radio transcript describes the decline of the species since the 1990's along the rocky coast of southwest Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Tigers (Panthera tigris) Tigers (Panthera tigris)- Species account includes facts about this cat's physical traits, habitat, social system, and hunting strategies. Includes a list of subspecies. Tigers at the Gate Tigers at the Gate- Article from Smithsonian Magazine about man-eating tigers in India. Includes links to other tiger articles. Amur (Siberian) Tiger Amur (Siberian) Tiger- Information and photographs of tigers at the Minnesota Zoo. Also check out the tiger webcam with a 90 second refresh. Siberian Tiger Siberian Tiger- Photographs and information on the largest species of cat in the world. Panthera tigris ssp. altaica Panthera tigris ssp. altaica- Information from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species on the status of Amur tiger. Siberian Tiger Siberian Tiger- Short video showing this species in the wild from ARKive.org. Siberian Tigers: Panthera tigris altaica Siberian Tigers: Panthera tigris altaica- Research project by Crystal Salus on this endangered species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction… Tijgeritorium Tijgeritorium- Provides information on the appearance, behavior and anatomy of tigers, including the subspecies. Tiger Missing Link Foundation Tiger Missing Link Foundation- Tiger conservation, education, and rescue group with information about tiger natural history, genetics, and conservation. Tiger Territory Tiger Territory- Biology and stories about tigers and tiger hybrids. The Realm of the Bengal Tiger The Realm of the Bengal Tiger- A site with information about the physiology of tigers, threats to tigers in the wild, and also includes photos, sounds, and other multimedia. Leopards Leopards- Presents facts about the physical traits, habitat, and social system of leopards. Also lists the most common subspecies. Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)- Fact sheet describes this species' appearance, habitat, reproduction, and diet. Includes photos. Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance- Species and conservation information about this critically endangered leopard. Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)- Detailed fact sheet from the Animal Diversity Web. The Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund The Wild Cat Education and Conservation Fund- Pictures and information on different kinds of leopards. Also has information on how to help preserve these species. The Leopard: Panthera pardus The Leopard: Panthera pardus- Research project by Katherine Josephson on this beautiful animal including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition and inte… Black Panther Animal Black Panther Animal- Detailed information on this animal's classification, physical traits, behavior, life cycle and habitat. North Chinese Leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) North Chinese Leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis)- Brief facts and photos. The Clouded Leopard Project The Clouded Leopard Project- Information about Clouded Leopards and research and conservation efforts. Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)- Species account includes range map and photos. AfriCat AfriCat- A non-profit organisation based in Namibia to conserve carnivores, especially Leopards and Cheetahs. Species and conservation information, and news. Leopard (Panthera pardus) Leopard (Panthera pardus)- Detailed species information on this mammal. Includes photos.