Biology

Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)- Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas. Bison (Bos bison) Bison (Bos bison)- Description, photograph, distribution and habits, from the Mammals of Texas. Bos taurus Bos taurus- This project by Katy Hayes on the domestic cow covers its classification, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction, interaction with other species, diseases and behavior. Life on the Tibetan Plateau: Yaks Life on the Tibetan Plateau: Yaks- Photographs and information on these animals which once roamed across Tibet but are now mostly domesticated. Yak Yak- Information from Wikipedia on the Tibetan yak, Bos grunniens, with long shaggy hair. Aurochs Aurochs- Information from Wikipedia on Bos primigenius, a species of extinct wild cattle and the ancestor of domestic cattle. Gaur: Bos gaurus Gaur: Bos gaurus- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Banteng: Bos javanicus Banteng: Bos javanicus- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Kouprey: Bos sauveli Kouprey: Bos sauveli- Factsheet with taxonomy, distribution, description, ecology and conservation. Genus Bison Genus Bison- Classification and photos of the two species from the Animal Diversity Web. Animals and Anomalies Animals and Anomalies- Article by Tamra Brennan on the unexpected arrival of a white buffalo calf at a zoo in Pennsylvania. Bison bonasus - European Bison Bison bonasus - European Bison- Information and images from Ultimate Ungulate. The Big Zoo The Big Zoo- Facts, photos and videos containing information on diet, habitat, predators, offspring, and the social life of bison Oreotragus oreotragus Oreotragus oreotragus- Images from the Tree of Life Web Project Klipspringer Klipspringer- Description, photographs, and a range map of the African antelope Oreotragus oreotragus. Thomson's Gazelle Thomson's Gazelle- Factsheet with photographs, physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, predators and threats. Goitered Gazelle: Gazella subgutturosa Goitered Gazelle: Gazella subgutturosa- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Speke’s Gazelle: Gazella spekei Speke’s Gazelle: Gazella spekei- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to the Horn of Africa. Slender-horned Gazelle: Gazella leptoceros Slender-horned Gazelle: Gazella leptoceros- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservatio… Mountain Gazelle: Gazella gazella Mountain Gazelle: Gazella gazella- Many photographs and a video with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Dorcas Gazelle: Gazella dorcas Dorcas Gazelle: Gazella dorcas- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Cuvier’s Gazelle: Gazella cuvieri Cuvier’s Gazelle: Gazella cuvieri- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to the Atlas Mountains. Gazella dorcas (Dorcas Gazelle) Gazella dorcas (Dorcas Gazelle)- Detailed information about this species. Gazella dama (Dama Gazelle) Gazella dama (Dama Gazelle)- Facts, photos, and videos of the Dama gazelle. Gazella thomsoni (Thomson's Gazelle) Gazella thomsoni (Thomson's Gazelle)- Facts and photos of Thomson's Gazelle. Discusses diet, habitat, predators and social life. Gazella dama (Dama Gazelle) Gazella dama (Dama Gazelle)- Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of the dama gazelle. Gazella cuvieri (Cuvier's Gazelle) Gazella cuvieri (Cuvier's Gazelle)- General information about Cuvier's Gazelle Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus)- Factsheet from Defenders of Wildlife providing information on this species, with information on adopting an owl. Nyctea scandiaca (Snowy Owl) Nyctea scandiaca (Snowy Owl)- Species account from the Animal Diversity Web. Snowy Owls - Nyctea scandiaca Snowy Owls - Nyctea scandiaca- Snowy Owls - descriptions, photos and sounds. Snowy Owls - at My Owls of The World Snowy Owls - at My Owls of The World- A personal account from Snowy Owl. Snowy Owls Article Snowy Owls Article- A National Geographic article written by Lynne Warren. Includes a gallery of photos. Finland to Help Free Wayward Snowy Owls from Southern Latitudes Finland to Help Free Wayward Snowy Owls from Southern Latitudes- An article about seven snowy owls rescued after being blown off course and others raised illegally as pets. Helsin… Arctic Owl Delights Ohio Birders Arctic Owl Delights Ohio Birders- Snowy owl appearance in southern Ohio makes news. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Rare Snowy Owls to Return to Arctic - BBC NEWS Rare Snowy Owls to Return to Arctic - BBC NEWS- Seven snowy owls are set to return home to the Arctic after being rescued in the middle of the Atlantic. Arctic Owls Illustrate Mysteries of Climate and Wildlife - USATODAY.com - Arctic Owls Illustrate Mysteries of Climate and Wildlife - USATODAY.com -- Lemmings are the key to understanding the lives of snowy owls that live in the Arctic. Figuring out how … Arctic Studies Center Arctic Studies Center- Has description, photo and facts as related by 19th Century Naturalist Edward Nelson. BC Adventure - Snowy Owl BC Adventure - Snowy Owl- Brief information and image. Snowy Owl Patrol Snowy Owl Patrol- Article about Norman Smith's mission to capture and band the snowies that frequent Logan airport, Boston, USA. Christian Science Monitor. Snowy Owls Snowy Owls- Photographs and discussion of aging and sexing specimens and recent visitors to New York. Common Raven (Corvus corax) Common Raven (Corvus corax)- Scientific classification, food habits, reproduction, and habits of this bird. Includes photos and sound files. Common Raven (Corvus corax) Common Raven (Corvus corax)- Photo of this bird and facts about its habitat, diet, and physical traits. American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)- Fact sheet includes geographic distribution, physical characteristics, natural history, and economic importance. American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)- The Internet Bird Collection provides a number of videos, photographs and sound clips. Crows.net Crows.net- Language, culture, food, and feeding habits of the American crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos. Brachyramphus marmoratus (Marbled Murrelet) Brachyramphus marmoratus (Marbled Murrelet)- Species accounts includes data on this bird's taxonomy, physical traits, natural history, and conservation status. Pacific Southwest Research Station Marbled Murrelet Research Projects Pacific Southwest Research Station Marbled Murrelet Research Projects- About US Forest Service investigations on the effects of habitat change on the marbled murrelet (Brachyramph… Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) Cane Toad (Bufo marinus)- Describes the Australian distribution and biology, and the damage caused. Cane or Giant Toad (Bufo marinus) Cane or Giant Toad (Bufo marinus)- Details of characteristics, range, food, habitat and reproduction. From Animal Diversity Web. Cane Toad Cane Toad- Research project by Marcella Gutierrez at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.