Biology

Jaguar (Panthera onca) Jaguar (Panthera onca)- Fact sheet describes this feline's appearance, habitat, reproduction, and social system. Includes photos, maps and sounds. Jaguar (Panthera onca) Jaguar (Panthera onca)- Description, photograph, distribution and behavior. Jaguar: Panthera onca Jaguar: Panthera onca- Research project by Lucas Hechimovich on this endangered carnivore, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, nutrition and interact… Nature.ca: Jaguar Nature.ca: Jaguar- Features a drawing, plus a brief overview describing the cat's markings, den preferences, and eating habits. Lion (Panthera leo) Lion (Panthera leo)- Species account includes facts, photos, and a range map. Lion Research Center Lion Research Center- Research unit based at the University of Minnesota (USA), working on basic biology and conservation of African lions. Includes research results and details o… Panthera leo: The Lion Panthera leo: The Lion- Research project by Luke Zurbriggen on this species, including its habitat, classification, nutrition, interactions and reproduction. University of Wisconsin Madison Brain Collection University of Wisconsin Madison Brain Collection- Features photos of the African lion's brain. Kingdom of Lions Kingdom of Lions- Provides information about lions in nature, art, literature, mythology and religion.[English and Dutch] Bobcat (Lynx rufus) Bobcat (Lynx rufus)- Appearance, habitat, reproduction, communication, and principal threats to its existence. Bobcat: Lynx rufus Bobcat: Lynx rufus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Living with Wildlife: Bobcats Living with Wildlife: Bobcats- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides information on Lynx rufus and its interactions with humans. Animal Tracks - Bobcat Animal Tracks - Bobcat- Bobcat's tracks and natural history, with notes about personal encounters with bobcats. Lycaon pictus (African Hunting Dog) Lycaon pictus (African Hunting Dog)- Notes on taxonomy, biology, and behavior. African Wild dog: Lycaon pictus African Wild dog: Lycaon pictus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Painted Dog Conservation Organisation Painted Dog Conservation Organisation- Working to conserve and increase the range and numbers of the painted dog (Lycaon pictus) in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in Africa. Information a… Save the African Wild Dog Save the African Wild Dog- Information about Lycaon pictus and how to send donations to help preserve this endangered species. Painted Dog Conservation, Inc. Painted Dog Conservation, Inc.- Australian organisation supporting the work of GSA Rasmussen in Hwange, Zimbabwe. News, photo gallery, and information about the biology, distribut… African Wild Dogs African Wild Dogs- In the Conservation Spotlight, excerpted from S. Rotz Mamakos, AZA Communique, 1996. African Wild Dog: Rare wild dogs give clues to pet behavior African Wild Dog: Rare wild dogs give clues to pet behavior- About Lycaon pictus, the Cape hunting dog, and its behavior. San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Dhole, or Asiatic Wild Dog San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Dhole, or Asiatic Wild Dog- Dhole facts in an easy-to-read style. Dhole (Cuon alpinus) Dhole (Cuon alpinus)- Factsheet from ARKive with description, biology, status, photos and videos. Dhole Dhole- This Wikipedia article on the dhole gives a description plus range, subspecies, links and other information. Phylogeography, Genetic Structure, and Diversity in the Dhole (Cuon Alpinus) Phylogeography, Genetic Structure, and Diversity in the Dhole (Cuon Alpinus)- Technical article on the genetics of dholes. Dhole Home Page Dhole Home Page- Describes the Cuon alpinus, a species of wild dog from southern Asia, its present range and population status, biology, and conservation efforts by the Dhole Cons… The Wolf Pack The Wolf Pack- A basic introduction to wolves including fictional references, pictures and information about the sub-species. A Wolf Adventure A Wolf Adventure- Photo blog by a Canadian woman who has spent half her life living amongst wolves. Wolf and Wildlife Studies Wolf and Wildlife Studies- Discusses ongoing field research concerning the behavioral habits of the Fishtrap wolf pack in northwest Montana. Red Wolf (Canis rufus) Red Wolf (Canis rufus)- Photographs, description, distribution in Texas, comparison with the coyote, and habits. World of the Wolf World of the Wolf- Natural history of wolves and other canids, photo galleries, fossil records, sound and video files, and links. Wolf Web Wolf Web- Wolf information, tales, pictures and games. Eastern Wolves in Algonquin Park Eastern Wolves in Algonquin Park- Describes the appearance, migration patterns, food sources, sounds, predators, breeding habits and the research being done. Wolf Song of Alaska Wolf Song of Alaska- A non-profit organization dedicated to achieving an understanding of the wolf through education and awareness. Find out how to get involved and explore the re… International Wolf Center International Wolf Center- Non-advocacy, non-profit organization in Superior National Forest, Minnesota dedicated to educating people about the wolf. AWF: Oryx AWF: Oryx- Factsheet on the beisa oryx (Oryx gazella beisa) and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx g. callotis). Includes characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet and threats. ARKive: Arabian Oryx ARKive: Arabian Oryx- Species information on Oryx leucoryx with images and videos. Beisa Oryx, East African Oryx (Oryx beisa) Beisa Oryx, East African Oryx (Oryx beisa)- Detailed information, photos, and links for this species. Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis)- Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas. Ovis aries: Domestic Sheep Ovis aries: Domestic Sheep- Research project by Priti Rana at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Bighorn Sheep: Ovis canadensis Bighorn Sheep: Ovis canadensis- Research project by Derek White on this species, known as the King of the Mountain, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, … Bighorn Institute Bighorn Institute- A nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the world's wild sheep. Mountain Anoa: Bubalus quarlesi Mountain Anoa: Bubalus quarlesi- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to Indonesia. Tamaraw: Bubalus mindorensis Tamaraw: Bubalus mindorensis- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. Lowland Anoa: Bubalus depressicornis Lowland Anoa: Bubalus depressicornis- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Asian Buffalo: Bubalus bubalis Asian Buffalo: Bubalus bubalis- Videos, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Lowland Anoa: Bubalus depressicornis Lowland Anoa: Bubalus depressicornis- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Tamaraw: Bubalus mindorensis Tamaraw: Bubalus mindorensis- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Wild Water Buffalo: Bubalus arnee Wild Water Buffalo: Bubalus arnee- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Wild Water Buffalo Wild Water Buffalo- Information from Wikipedia on Bubalis arnee. Mystery over mass antelope deaths in Kazakhstan Mystery over mass antelope deaths in Kazakhstan- The BBC reports that a mystery disease has killed more than 10,000 saiga antelope in Kazakhstan.