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Atlas of the Primate Brainof Karten and Hodos
http://rprcsgi.rprc.washington.edu/~atlas/
The Template Atlas is a set of 63 drawings based on cortical views and coronal sections of
the brain of the longtailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis).
Bats, Bats Everywhere
http://members.aol.com/bats4kids/
Set up to teach kids about bats, this site has good information for all ages. Learn where
and how bats live, how they help people, what myths about them are untrue, and much more.
You can also play a bat game, take a bat quiz, and visit a bat cave.
The Bear Den
http://www.bearden.org/
So are Giant Pandas really bears or not? Here you can learn the latest on this question,
plus lots of fascinating facts about the eight bear species of the world. There’s
also information about conservation organizations and what they are doing to help bears in
their dwindling habitats all over the world.
Born Free
http://www.bornfree.org.uk/
The Born Free Foundation updates you on its work in keeping "wild animals in the
wild." One of the great things about this site is the Education section where you can
get the inside story of what's going on with your favorite animals around the world. The
Trumpet pages provide information, games, and puzzles for ages 4-11, and 11+.
The Butterfly Website
http://butterflywebsite.com/
Welcome to The Butterfly WebSite - the most complete information on butterfly gardening,
farming, ecology and education.
Cincinnati Zoo
http://www.cincyzoo.org/
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens offers extensive information on the zoo and its
programs, as well as links to a number of other zoo-related resources on the Internet.
Meet Timu, the world's first test tube gorilla, learn about The Cat Ambassador program and
the importance of habitat preservation, and take a guess at this week's mystery animal.
Coral Reef Fishes
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2298
This colorful page tells about the great diversity of coral reef fishes, their feeding and
reproducing habits, their endangered species, and their decline due to pollution and other
factors.
EE-Link Endangered Species
http://www.nceet.snre.umich.edu/EndSpp/Endangered.html
This is a great resource containing lots of information about endangered species. With
everything from specific listings to discussion rooms and curriculum suggestions, this
site is very useful.
The Electronic Zoo
http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm
Elefant-Konsult
http://www.elephant.se/
If you have questions about elephants, you'll probably find the answers here. This site
deals with breeding (including records of captive births in the US and Europe),
characteristics, conservation efforts, zoos where elephants now live, FAQ, and more. Don't
miss Shiva, the Virtual Elephant, and her story.
Flybrain Front Page
http://flybrain.neurobio.arizona.edu/
is a guide and database of the Drosophila Nervous System
Global Entomology/Agriculture Research Server
http://gears.tucson.ars.ag.gov/
Everything you always wanted to know about bugs. And then some. The current emphasis on
bees includes articles on the Africanization of honey bees, and on bee mite problems.
Human Genome Project Information
http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html
Explore this site for information about the U.S. and worldwide Human Genome Project.
International Federation of Butterfly
http://www.ifbe.org/
The research materials and projects on this site were designed to give teacher's a better
understanding of increasing butterfly habitat.
Internet Resource Guide for Zoology
http://www.york.biosis.org/zrdocs/zoolinfo/zoolinfo.htm
index and guide to internet resources in the zoological and other related life sciences of
interest to zoologists
The Internet Zoological Society
http://www.izoo.org/
The Internet Zoological Society was established on January 1, 1997 to help support those
organizations and individuals that deal directly with education about, and conservation
and rehabilitation of, wild animals and ecosystems. It is our intention to help bring
about change by informing you as to the work that these societies and organizations do,
but more importantly, to show you first hand what is actually happening in the field and
offering ways in which you may become involved.
The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/cyberchimp
The Jane Goodall Center is run in partnership with Western Connecticut State University.
This site brings you information about Jane Goodall, her 35 years of chimpanzee research,
the current plight of chimpanzees, and the awareness and sanctuary work being done by The
Jane Goodall Institute. Don't miss "Chimp Links" to other primate sources and
"Roots and Shoots" for young people who want to make a difference.
King of Beasts
http://www.servtech.com/public/lionlamb/lion.html
This is a collection of lion links, books, videos, and software. If you want information
on lions, it's a good place to start. And don't miss The Tsavo Man-eaters, true story and
basis of the movie, "The Ghost and the Darkness."
Marine Biological Laboratory
http://www.mbl.edu/
The Marine Biological Laboratory, dedicated to the study of sea life, includes a large
database of marine animals and plants, an online library, and many articles. An excellent
resource.
MCricket - Alternative Means of Mole Cricket Control
http://gnv.ifas.ufl.edu/~ent1/mcricket/
Hypertext knowledge base uses graphics to discuss the mole cricket complex, the most
severe insect pest problem of turfgrass in the S.E. United States. Complete information on
all ten species of mole crickets in North America, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands and Hawaii. Graphical identification key and three tutorials on biological
controls (nematode and fly) and chemical use. By Thomas J. Fasulo et al., University of
Florida.
Monkey Image Dataset
http://www.loni.ucla.edu/data/monkey/
a three-dimensional, multi-modality computerized map of the nemestrina monkey brain
created with serial sectioning and digital imaging techniques.
Mutant Fruit Flies
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/mutant_flies/mutant_flies.html
This is the classic example and one of the most commonly used experiments in genetics. See
the basics of how alterations in the genes of fruit flies can cause abnormal wing and head
structure and eye and body color. The only drawback here is that the pictures are
drawings, not actual photographs.
Myrmecology: The Science about Ants
http://members.aol.com/dinarda/ant/index.htm
Here's everything you always wanted to know about "the most successful species in the
insect world," ants! German author Andre Schmidt offers science basics, behaviors,
pictures, information on making ant nests, entomology links, and even "ant
chat!"
The Natural History of Genes
http://raven.umnh.utah.edu/
This project is a partnership between scientists and educators. Together, they provide
teachers with genetic activities and hands-on experments to illustrate how DNA, genes, and
chromosomes relate to disease, conservation, forensics, and more.
The National Zoo
http://www.si.edu/natzoo
If you can't get to Washington, D.C. to visit The National Zoo in person, this site helps
to fill that void. You can enjoy a free audio wand tour of the zoo, see videos of
cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, and other zoo favorites (like "people!"), try some
crossword puzzles and other games (read the articles first!) and have a great time in
general. We recommend it!
New England Aquarium
http://www.neaq.org/
The neatest thing about this site is the virtual tour of the aquarium. Good information on
the exhibits, too.
Nudibranch and Coral Reef Gallery
http://home.mem.net/~zipper
This site is dedicated to the study of underwater creatures including Nudibranchs,
Crinoids, and Anemonefish. The author includes absolutely beautiful photos he took in his
years of coral reef diving in the Philippine Islands, along with interesting information
on these creatures, their habits, and their habitats.
Pigeon Atlas of Karten and Hodos
http://www-cajal.ucsd.edu/Pages/AtlasDocs/AtlasSurface/atlasSurface.html
The Stereotaxic Atlas of the Pigeon Brain by Karten and Hodos (1966) has been digitized
and is presented here in vector based format. The associated Nissl stained high resolution
photographs will be also be made available in a bit mapped format in the near future.
Rat Atlas Image Database
http://www.loni.ucla.edu/data/rat/
Anatomy of a adult male Sprague Dawley rat
Sea and Sky: The Sea
http://www.seasky.org/sea.html
This is a great site with a gallery of wonderful photos, information on all kinds of reef
animals, links, and java games like a word search, a crossword, and a slider. Soon to come
are "Jewels of the Sea" and "Aquarium Resources". A very well done and
gorgeous site.
Shorebird Migration Maps
http://www.utm.edu/~phertzel/migration.htm
Dozens of varieties of sandpipers and plovers are listed here. Click on one and you get a
48 states map showing where the bird lives summer and winter and where it's been seen last
week and this. Interesting even if you're not an avid bird watcher.
The Tiger Information Center
http://www.5tigers.org/
These folks are dedicated to preserving the remaining five subspecies of tigers. Their
cool site is full of tiger information, pictures, news, and interactive adventures.
USDA Whitefly Knowledgebase
http://gnv.ifas.ufl.edu/~ent2/wfly/
Hypertext knowledgebase on four species of whitefly pests (sweet potato, silverleaf,
banded-wing and greenhouse). Syllabus, lecture notes, links to related materials,
photographs, graphics, pop-up definitions, graphical identification key; modules on
description, biology, damage, economic importance; extensive information on management.
Developed in cooperation with the University of California, Texas A&M, University of
Florida and Cotton Incorporated. By Thomas J. Fasulo et al., University of Florida.
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit Version 2.0
http://george.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html
the Imaging and Distributed Computing Group of Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory announces its
interactive forms-based frog dissection kit. See also another interactive frog dissection
from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia Netfrog--The Interactive Frog
Dissection http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/
Both require WWW browsers that have "forms" support.
Wandtafeln (Wall Charts) of Rudolph Leuckart
http://www.mbl.edu/html/LEUCKART/
includes images of these remarkable charts which are a unique teaching aid in the study of
zoology.
Your Genes, Your Choices: Exploring the Issue...
http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/publicat/genechoice/index.html
Your Genes, Your Choices describes the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and
the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project. This book was
written as part of the Science + Literacy for Health project of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The ZOOARY
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/zooary/
The Zooary is a website includes pictures, student activities, and teacher tidbits.
Zoological Record
http://www.york.biosis.org/zrdocs/zrprod/zoorec.htm
The Zoological Record is an authoritative and most comprehensive annual index to worldwide
zoological literature, first published in 1864 by The Zoological Society of London and the
Natural History Museum. Since 1980 it has continued to be compiled in the UK and published
jointly by The Zoological Society of London and BIOSIS, a not-for-profit organization
based in Philadelphia, USA, which produces a range of information products and services
for the life sciences.
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Animal Diversity and Systematics
http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~zoology/zoo405/
Nutritional, locomotory, and reproductive strategies, and evolutionary relationships
within major taxonomic groups. Links to related materials. By Heather Hines, Ohio State
University.
Animal Physiology
http://www.sonoma.edu/biology/hanes/b324/
Undergraduate majors course in animal physiology using Eckert's as text. Syllabus,
calendar, lecture notes, exams, and links to related materials. By David Hanes, Sonoma
State University.
Applied Aquatic Entomology
http://www.pai.utexas.edu/faculty/rileyweb/aqent97/aqent.html
Exploration of macroinvertebrates in biomonitoring and applied ecological contexts, and
the use of systematics in predicting the relevance of these animals within these schemes.
Syllabus, calendar, and links to related materials. By C. Riley Nelson, University of
Texas at Austin.
Biology of Birds
http://www.lifesci.utexas.edu/class/zoo346/
Biology of birds. Syllabus, calendar, and assignments. By Robert H. Barth, University of
Texas at Austin.
Biology of Insects
http://gaia.flemingc.on.ca/~pbell/309b.htm
Emphasis on insect behavior. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, student work,
and links to related materials. By Paul D. Bell, Trent University.
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
http://www.zo.utexas.edu/courses/zoo453/
Vertebrate anatomy. Lecture notes, lab handouts, old exams, and links to related
materials. By David Cannatella, University of Texas at Austin.
Developmental Biology
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/zoo321/
Embryonic stages from fertilization to histogenesis. Differential gene expression and how
genetic information and the three-dimensional organization of the egg construct a complex
organism. Pattern formation, sex determination, hormonal control, and cancer. Syllabus,
textbook information, movies, exam and grading policies, exams, and links to related
materials. By Klaus O. Kalthoff, University of Texas at Austin.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
http://www.zo.utexas.edu/faculty/sjasper/bio304/syl304.html
Principles of evolution and the diversity of organisms and their relationships with their
environment. Syllabus. Calendar. Lecture notes. By Sharon Jasper, University of Texas at
Austin.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
http://www.lifesci.utexas.edu/class/bio304-56/
The relationships between organisms and their environment, with applied problems for
conservation, pest control and other problems faced by society. Evolution and its
applications will be covered in the second half of the semester. Syllabus, calendar,
lecture notes, assignments, and exams. By Mike Singer and Naomi Cappuccino, University of
Texas at Austin.
Entomology
http://www.pai.utexas.edu/faculty/rileyweb/ent97/ent.html
Tour of the entomological world. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, student work, and links
to related materials. By C. Riley Nelson, University of Texas at Austin.
Field Ecology
http://www.esb.utexas.edu/gbaird/bio.208.s98/mainpage.html
Laboratory course in ecology and population biology. Most labs are at the Brackenridge
Field Laboratory on Lake Austin. Substantial writing component. Field trips. Syllabus.
Calendar. Assignments. Links to related materials. By Gary Baird, University of Texas at
Austin. Monika Deppen Wood, Rutgers University, Camden.
Field Methods in Ecology
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cf-ecol.htm
Summer intersession course (Aug 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By Gary Wellborn, University of Oklahoma.
Fish Behavior, Ecology, and Fishing Techniques
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cfishing.htm
Summer intersession course (May 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By Loren G. Hill, University of Oklahoma.
Fishes of the Central United States
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cfishes.htm
Summer intersession course (Aug 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By William Matthews and Edie Marsh-Matthews,
University of Oklahoma.
Genetics Collaborative
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/utgeneticstamu/
A distance education collaborative between the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A
& M University. Includes links to the courses on which this cooperative effort is
based. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and links to related
materials. By John Ellison (Texas A & M) and Nan Hampton and Dick Richardson (UT
Austin). University of Texas at Austin and Texas A & M.
Graduate Field Course in Rainforest Research
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/zoo384l/
Students learn the logistics of tropical field research in a rainforest environment.
Orientation to local habitats and organisms, followed by individual projects. Lectures by
faculty, students, and local researchers. Calendar, student work, and links to related
materials. By L.E. Gilbert, University of Texas at Austin.
Heredity, Evolution and Society
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/gene/index.html
Genetics for non-biology majors. Nature and function of genes, genetic differences among
individuals, transmission of genes in families, sex determination, heredity and cancer,
DNA in criminal cases, genetic reconstruction of primate and human evolution, and the
origin of contemporary populations. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and
links to related materials. By H. Eldon Sutton, University of Texas at Austin.
Herpetology
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/herps/
Systematics, ecology, behavior, physiology, genetics, development, functional morphology
of amphibians and reptiles. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and
links to related materials. By David Cannatella, Eric Pianka, Mike Ryan, and David Hillis,
University of Texas at Austin.
Human Biology
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/zoo313/
Non-biology majors. Evolution, genetics, behavior, environment. Molecular data for
establishing phylogenetic trees, the Human Genome Project, Earth's carrying capacity, and
environmental degradation, sociobiological interpretations of human behavior. Syllabus,
exam and grading policies, references, and links to related materials. By Klaus O.
Kalthoff, University of Texas at Austin.
Human Biology
http://faraday.clas.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/humbiol.html
Biology for non-science majors, emphasizing human disease as a way to understand
biological concepts. Syllabus, calendar, assignments, exams, grades, and links to related
materials. By Robert J. Huskey, University of Virginia.
Insects & Human Society
http://www.ento.vt.edu/Courses/Undergraduate/IHS/ENT2004/ENT2004.html
For students outside of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences — future
journalists, lawyers, legislators, teachers, and others—teaching them about the
impact insects have on us. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, grades,
and links to related materials. By Tim Mack, Virginia Tech.
Intermediate Genetics
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/mcclean/plsc431/
Genetics. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, student work, and links
to related materials. By Phil McClean, North Dakota State University.
Introduction to Genetics
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/zoo325/
Genetics as inherited systems of genes that interact with one another and with the
environment to produce phenotypes. The changing tools in the geneticists' toolbox
illustrate the development of genetics, and changing technologies and needs highlight its
applications. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and links to related
materials. By Dick Richardson, University of Texas at Austin.
Laboratory Experience in Genetics
http://www.esb.utexas.edu/hampton/zoo325l/
Emphasizes individualized performance. Some experiments involve identifying
"unknowns." Most use the fruit fly as the experimental animal. Vertebrate and
fungal genetics. Substantial writing component; fulfills part of the basic education
requirement in writing. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, and student work.
By Nan J. Hampton, University of Texas at Austin.
Mammalogy
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cmammal.htm
Summer intersession course (Aug 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By Michael Kennedy, University of Memphis.
Molecular Genetics
http://opbs.okstate.edu/~melcher/Gene_5102/home.html
Eukaryotic molecular genetics. Genetic, morphological, and molecular chromosomes, their
interrelations and replication. Signals in converting genotypic information into
phenotypes, and processes that alter genomes. Syllabus, lecture notes, and exams. By
Ulrich Melcher, Oklahoma State University.
Molecular Techniques for Field Biology
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cmolec.htm
Summer intersession course (May 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By James Thompson and Ron Woodruff, University of
Oklahoma and Bowling Green State University, Ohio, respectively.
Natural Resource Management
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/resource/
Holistic management decision-making. Consensus-building teams work with hosts from
conservation organizations, governmental agencies, private land managers or companies.
Two-way interactive television lecture/discussion between University of Texas classes at
Austin (Richardson) and El Paso (Peterson and Dela-Piana). Syllabus, calendar, lecture
notes, assignments, and links to related materials. By R. H. Richardson, University of
Texas at Austin.
Physiology
http://www.shu.edu:80/academic/arts_sci/Undergraduate/biology/courses
/b3321s.html
Biophysical and biochemical bases for vertebrate organ function. Organ systems will be
considered from the standpoint of their regulation and role in the maintenance of
homeostasis and integrated behavior of the organism. Syllabus, calendar, lecture notes,
assignments, exams, and links to related materials. By Steven D. House, Seton Hall
University.
Principles of Physiology
http://www.science.wayne.edu/~bio340/
Lectures via audio cassette, RealAudio, or RealVideo. Java applet simulations. Syllabus,
calendar, lecture notes, assignments, grades, student work, and links to related
materials. By Robert S. Stephenson, Wayne State University.
Principles of Wildlife Conservation and Management
http://www.orst.edu/instruct/fw251/
Wildlife conservation. Syllabus, calendar, and lecture notes. By W. Daniel Edge, Oregon
State University.
Stream Ecology
http://www.ou.edu/uobs/cstream.htm
Summer intersession course (May 97) at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on
Lake Texoma. Links to related materials. By Frank Pezold, Northeast Louisiana State
University.
Vertebrate Zoology
http://www.odu.edu/~ksk/vzhome.htm
Evolution and ecology of vertebrates. Syllabus, calendar, study guides, and links to
related materials. By Kerry S. Kilburn, Old Dominion University.
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