Kennel Club
A great selection
of breeds, photos, articles, and more for dog lovers. Includes a special
section just for kids, with information about responsible dog
ownership and fun activity and coloring pages.
Animal
Names
You may know that
a doe is a female deer, but did you know that a female swan is called
a pen? You'll find many more names for animals, their babies and the
groups they live in at this site, plus information printouts on each.
Animal
Planet
No matter what
your favorite animal is, there's a good chance you'll find it at
Animal Planet. Explore animals by subject, learn more about your dog
or cat
with the pet guides available, play fun games, and much more.
Animals
of the World
At this site you
can learn about mammals, reptiles, insects, birds, and fish, and then
play games to test your knowledge.
Animaland
If you love
animals, you'll find a lot to like about this site! Read animal
stories, watch a cartoon, or get tips on how to take care of your pet
with one of the many pet care guides available. You'll also find
games, news, and articles about careers in the animal field.
Bats
Bats Everywhere
Learn about bats,
where they live, how they help humans, common bat myths, what they
eat and lots of other batty facts.
The
Birmingham Zoo
See RealVideo
movies of the animals, visit and learn about the animals, and go on
an African Safari. Includes animal pictures you can print and color.
Bow
Wow Meow
Just get a new
puppy or kitten and can't quite figure out what to name it? Get ideas
from this site by searching for pet names by category or
alphabetically. Also includes top 20 names, a photo gallery, and even
a dog age calculator!
Cats!
Wild to Mild
Learn about cat
facts, biology and behavior. Traces the history of the cat from wild
animals to America's number one pet. Includes curriculum for teachers.
Creature
Feature
Learn about
animals like hippos, cheetahs, koalas, and more at this great
National Geographic site. You'll find lots of fun facts on each
animal, plus pictures, videos, and even postcards you can send to a friend.
Discover
the Oakland Zoo
Home to over 300
animals from 50 different species. Study pictures, descriptions,
facts, go on a safari, and play Animal Scramble.
Dog
Training Basics
Professional dog
trainer Pam Young shows you her secrets for encouraging good dog
behavior, properly training your pet, and how to keep your dog safe
and happy. Includes words of wisdom, and other helpful tips.
Endangered!
The American
Museum of Natural History presents an exhibition which lists
endangered animals, and discusses the causes for their disappearance.
Exploratorium:
Frogs
Did you know that
the ancestors of modern frogs roamed the earth for 190 million years?
Learn more about frogs, the myths surrounding them, the research done
by scientists, and more, at this information-rich site.
Extreme
Science
Where is the
deepest spot in the ocean? Which creature is the strongest? Want to
know what the fastest land animal is? Take a look at this site for
answers to these and other scientific record-breakers!
Fish
FAQ
Do fish sleep? Are
sharks always hungry? You can find the answers to these and hundreds
of other interesting questions at this site.
Frogland
Like frogs? Then
you're in luck, because we've got a great site for you! You'll learn
all kinds of fun frog facts, find tips on how to care for a pet frog,
play games, read a frog fable, view frog art, color, and more. Leap
on over!
Grizzly
People
Timothy Treadwell
has lived among the Alaskan grizzly each year during the spring to
autumn months since the late 1980s. Learn about the animals he
studies and see his photos and videos. Includes a special kids
section, bear safety tips, and more.
Horse
Breeds
Here's a great
resource for horse lovers! From Abyssinian to Zhemaichu, there are
over 200 breeds of horses you can learn about at this site. Most are
accompanied by multiple photographs and detailed descriptions.
How
to Love Your Dog
Three collies show
you how to care for a dog, what they cost and need, basic training,
how to teach them tricks, and lots more. Great for dog lovers.
Infrared
Zoo
The Infrared Zoo
shows what animals look like in a whole different light. See what
birds, reptiles, and mammals look like in the infrared, and learn how
animals use fur, blubber, and feathers to insulate themselves.
Kids
Go Wild!
Did you know that
a cheetah can run nearly 70 miles per hour? Learn more about the
cheetah and other wild animals through facts and photos, play games
and color online, and learn about the threat of extinction some
animals face. From the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Kip
and Co.
Join Kip the koala
to learn about Australian wildlife like the kangaroo, emu, and
kookaburra. You'll also find online games, an interactive story, and
pictures that you can print and color.
Kratts'
Creatures
Explore the
fascinating and funny 'creaturnalities' of creatures the world over.
Includes an episode guide, creature of the week quiz, and more.
OWLkids
Online
Puzzles, facts,
animals, science activities, jokes, fun and more with age specific
areas for kids and parents.
PBS:
Nature
Each week, PBS
presents an excellent web piece based on the TV series Nature.
Subjects cover all aspects of nature, animals, and even pets.
Included are teacher's guides, videos, games, previous features, and more.
Penny's
Place
Follows the
development of a puppy named Penny who is training to be a guide dog.
Shows how puppies are selected to be guide dogs and more.
Planet
Pets
Visit this site to
find thousands of pet photos and descriptions, along with tips on
grooming, care, and the costs associated with owning a specific pet.
Print
'n' Go Coloring Book
This National
Geographic coloring book site has dozens of great animal pictures for
you to color, featuring everything from owls to octopuses, and
cheetahs to chimps!
The
Rudiments of Wisdom Encyclopedia
Includes thousands
of cartoons covering almost anything you'd like to know! Originally
drawn over a period of 14 years for the Observer newspaper, you'll
find information on animals, art, entertainment, music, science,
sports and 16 other subjects.
Sounds
of the World's Animals
A cow says
"moo" right? Not in all languages! See how people from
around the world interpret and say animal sounds in their language.
Then listen to the animal itself for the animal's expert opinion of
how it sounds!
Switcheroo
Zoo
Visit this
Zoo-illogical park and create silly creatures by switching the head,
legs, and tails with those of other animals. Over 6500 wacky
combinations are possible.
Tama
and Friends visit Petfinder
Looking for a pet?
Petfinder.com helps families find and adopt one at their local animal
shelter. Includes tips and articles on how to select a pet, an easy-to-use
search tool, and of course, fun game and coloring activities with
Tama and Friends!
Teletubbies
- Animal Sounds
The Tubby Control
Panel makes different animal sounds when the levers are pulled. There
are 6 animals to choose from. Again, again!
Woof
! It's a Dog's Life
Here's a nice site
for dog lovers with tips on how to train your pet, stories, a quiz,
and more. Based on the PBS television series.
Zoboomafoo
Join the Kratt
Brothers, Zoboomafoo, and the rest of the Zobooland gang for animal
games, coloring, and more. Some games require Shockwave.
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