American Association for Laboratory Animal Science - AALAS
American Liver Society
Americans for Medical Progress - AMP
Arizona Science Teachers
Association
California Association for Biomedical Research -
CBRA
Coalition For Animals & Animal Research - CFAAR
Connecticut United for Research Excellence - CURE
Foundation for Biomedical Research - FBR
Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology - FASEB
Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources
- ILAR
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research - MSMR
Michigan Society for Medical Research - MISMR
National Academy of Science - NAS
National Animal Interest Alliance - NAIA
National Association for Biomedical Research - NABR
New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research - NJABR
North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research -
NCABR
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research
-NWABR
Ohio Scientific Education & Research Association -
OSERA
Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research - PSBR
Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research -
PRIM&R
Research!America
Research Defence Society
States United for
Biomedical Research
Texas Society for Biomedical
Research
Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research
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Some Great Links for Students & Teachers!
Access Excellence.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/
A place in cyber space for biology teaching & learning. Information for
teachers in various areas of biology, collaborative section, teaching
communities and more.
All You Can Eat.
http://www.foodnews.org/
Instant information on pesticides and other toxic chemicals in your food.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS):
http://www.aaas.org
Science Linkages to the Community, Kids sites, Education and Human Resources
programs, Science and Policy programs, Links around the world, Project 2061 - an
education program for K-12 grades for science literacy, Science News and
Information and more.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS):
http://www.aalas.org
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about animal research, Policy on the
Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Ethics page, Kids Page and more.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - Minnesota
Chapter:
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/index.html
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's); Care of Classroom Pets; Links to Animal
sites; Educational Information for K-4th grades, 5th-8th grades and general
education materials.
American Dairy Goat Association:
http://www.adga.org/
Provides fact sheets and brochures related to goat care and production
including husbandry, milk production, health, hoof trimming and more.
American Dairy Science Association:
http://www.adsa.org/
To stimulate the discovery, application and dissemination of knowledge.
Includes links to university dairy related web sites, breed associations and
databases.
Americans for Medical Progress Educational Foundation (AMPEF).
http://www.amprogress.org/
Student center with downloadable information, animal rights information,
articles on benefits of research and more.
American Rabbit Breeders Association.
http://www.arba.net/
Dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the rabbit and
cavy industry. Offers books for sale on rabbit husbandry, show standards and
more. Hot links, publications and FAQ's (frequently asked questions).
American Physiological Society (APS).
http://www.the-aps.org/
http://www.the-aps.org/pa/humane/pa%5Faps%5Fguiding.htm (Animals)
http://www.the-aps.org/pa/humane/pa%5Ffaseb.htm (Education)
Policy statement about animals in research; Information about APS educational
materials, resources and programs for K-12, undergraduate and graduate students.
American Society of Primatologists (ASP).
http://www.asp.org/
An educational and scientific organization to promote and encourage the
discovery and exchange of information regarding primates. Includes anatomy,
behavior, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, nutrition, physiology,
conservation, husbandry and more.
Animal Behavior Society.
http://www.animalbehavior.org/ABS/
Useful resources for animal behavior education, career development,
laboratory exercises, Animal Cams, news and more.
Animal Behavior & Welfare Sites.
http://www.erols.com/mandtj/
Information on animal behavior and animal welfare, teachers resources,
education, articles and books, Evolution and Phylogenies, Just for Fun and more.
Animal Health, Well-Being & Rights.
http://www.tiac.net/users/sbr/animals.html
From the www.vitual library. Has 4 subsections - General, Specialized per
type of animal, Miscellaneous documents and Images & related subjects.
Animal Industry Foundation (AIF).
http://www.animalagalliance.org/main/home.cfm?Section=Main&Category=Home
Educates consumers about U.S. animal agriculture and its contributions to the
quality of life. Information on programs sponsored by AIF.
Animal Network.
http://www.animalnetwork.com
Information on pet animals, dog, cat, fish, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits &
guinea pigs for pet owners.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care (USDA).
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac
Information on the Animal Welfare Act, regulations, policies, lost pets and
more.
Animals in Pre-College Education.
http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/
Information about ILAR, lots of information on laboratory animals and many
links.
Animal Rights Net.
http://www.animalrights.net/
The site debunks many Animal Rights claims and states that Animal Rights
advocates regularly mislead the public. Also has links to other individuals and
groups challenging animal rights activists.
Animal Rights Resource Site.
http://arrs.envirolink.org
Links to many animal rights sites and animal rights information.
Animal Use in Veterinary Medical Education.
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/cvmbs/animaluse.html
Animal use in veterinary medical education and research, Ethical
considerations and Regulation of animal care and use.
Animal Welfare Information Center, USDA, NAL.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic
Information on animals used in research, publications and newsletter.
Animal Welfare Institute (AWI).
http://www.awionline.org/
Concerns are humane treatment of laboratory animals, a ban on steel jaw
leghold traps, preservation of threatened species, reform of the treatment of
farm animals and more.
Applied Ethology Home Page.
http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/
Dedicated to the study of animal behavior. Resources for students and
scientists.
Ark Animal Tracks.
http://www.arkanimals.com
A very interesting on-line magazine dedicated to the topics of exotic and
captive wildlife. Topics range from behavior, training, enrichment & related
issues such as conservation, education and research that effects animals.
ARS Science 4 Kids.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
From the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) aimed at kids ages 8-13 with an
interest in science.
AskA+Locator.
http://www.vrd.org/locator/subject.shtml
A database of high-quality "AskA" services designed to link students,
teachers, parents and other K-12 community members with experts on the Internet.
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR).
http://AVAR.org
Information on animal rights.
Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA).
http://www.aza.org/ConEd/
Conservation and education department includes a photo gallery
http://www.aza.org/PhotoGallery/
Audubon Online.
http://www.audubon.org/
From the National Audubon Society. Sections on Birds & Science, Kids &
Education, Conservation & Action and more.
The Australian Koala Foundation.
http://www.savethekoala.com/
Lots of information on Koalas: All About Koalas, Science & Koalas, Photo
Gallery, Koala Links, Education Resources, Kids Fun Page and more.
Breeds of Livestock.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
Photos and information of many breeds of livestock and poultry in the world.
Origin, location, by region, other species and links.
BirdNET.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/
Presented by the Ornithological Council. Links to ten North American
professional ornithological societies, publications, meetings, membership, etc.
Birmingham Zoo Website.
http://www.BirminghamZoo.com
A multifaceted resource & reference source for animal information. Has site
links to more than 3,000 animal species, plus lots of other information and
links. Visit the animals, animal movies, animal omnibus-a list of web resources
indexed by animal names, cool animal web pages and more.
California Biomedical Research Association (CBRA).
http://www.ca-biomed.org
Educational programs for students and teachers in grades K-12, science forum
information as well as information for the public. Curriculum materials
available on the site.
Canadian Network of Toxicology.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/cntc/
Educational information on toxicology and the environment, links and more.
Canterbury Environmental Education Center: Pond Explorer.
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/pondexplorer/pondexplorer.html
A virtual investigation of smaller animals that live in ponds. Designed for
younger pupils.
Cardiovascular Laboratory Interactive Videodisc Program.
http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/~branch/cvl/cvl.html
From Auburn University. Realistic cardiovascular physiology experiments
traditionally conducted by health science students. Designed to provide basic
science students with valuable hands-on learning experience of traditional
experiments. Ten experiments, CD available, ordering information.
Chemicals & Human Health.
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/chh/
A web site on chemicals and human health. The site is designed to help high
school students and teachers learn the basic principles of toxicology and
scientific research, and to provide real-world applications of textbook
concepts.
CityLab.
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/HomeMain.asp?DepartmentID=285
From the Boston University School of Medicine. Learning lab for students and
teachers, club, camp, science fair projects and links.
Connecticut United for Research (CURE).
http://www.curenet.org/
To promote public understanding of biomedical research. The information is
oriented for students and teachers.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.
http://birds.cornell.edu/
Lots of information on birds. Bird of the week, bird source, bird
identification, distribution, nestbox network, bird sounds and more.
DHHS Kids Links.
http://www.dhhs.gov/kids
Department of Human Health Services page for kids. The information is for
teachers, parents and links for kids.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm
- Kids page.
Digital Frog International.
http://www.digitalfrog.com/
Biology and ecology software for education. A full interactive frog
dissection including all major body systems.
Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/
Multimedia science education project. Includes the Microbe Zoo and Microbe of
the Week.
The DNA Files.
http://www.dnafiles.org/
A series of nine 1-hour programs on biotechnology and genetic revolution.
Also has excellent links to other genetics sites and a bibliography.
Dr. Koop's Community.
http://www.drkoop.com/
A web site produced under the guidance of the former US Surgeon General. In
depth coverage of over 50 health and wellness topics, interactive forums and
chat areas, an online pharmacy, a vast online drug encyclopedia/knowledge base
and health news.
Education - Animals/Insects.
http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/edu-anim.htm
Biological information, pictures, primate gallery, Butterflies of North
America, Zoom sharks, whale net, The Bear Den, Insects, and more.
Education World.
http://www.education-world.com/science
Information on education, resources, animals and more.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson068.shtml
Lesson planning: Animals of the World. An Internet Scavenger Hunt.
The Electronic Zoo.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/ssi.htm - animal resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm
- general.
A directory of all kinds of animals, veterinary information and about
anything else you might want. Links to information about animal species,
veterinary medicine and humane care and use of animals.
The Elephants of Cameroon, Saving Africa's Gentle Giants.
http://www.nczooeletrack.org
From the North Carolina Zoo in conjunction with the World Wildlife Fund for
Nature and the Chatham County (NC) school system. The site allows middle school
teachers to guide their students in an interactive project with scientists
traveling in Cameroon's national parks. Provides areas for students and teachers
to learn about the project, meet the elephant-tracking team, participate in
lessons and activities correlated with the tracking and also contribute their
own ideas on several inquiry questions and elephant activities.
Encyclopedia Britannica
http://www.britannica.com
The complete Encyclopedia Britanica on line. Has 44 million words,
33 volumes. The best encyclopedia now available and it is free. A valuable
resource.
The Endangered Animals of the World.
http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/indexusa.htm
A learning project hosted by sites in the USA and Netherlands. Lots of
information on endangered animals.
Environmental Diseases from A to Z.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/a2z/
Basic information on environmental diseases written for middle and high
school students. Teacher support K-12, kids page.
Exotic Animals: Care & Conservation Resource Site.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/
Lots of information on exotic animals and links. Educational resources,
training-operant conditioning and more.
The Exploratorium.
http://www.exploratorium.edu
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits
A hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception. Provides interactive
online exhibits and exhibitions activities, science news and publications.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
http://www.faseb.org/opar/poster/a_page.html
The Biologists Discover AMAZing Things page has color photographs of
animals that contribute to medical research and images of magnified specimens of
human tissues. Also links to Breakthroughs in Bioscience articles
explaining how important discoveries are rooted is basic research.
Foundation for Biomedical Research.
http://www.fbresearch.org
NABR home page with links to related organizations, womens health, questions
and facts on research, FAQ's about animals in research, educational materials
and links.
4-H Horse References.
http://www.das.psu.edu/Horse%20Program/youthext/index.html
Reference materials on horses available for a moderate cost or free.
Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Research (FRAME).
http://www.frame-uk.demon.co.uk
From the United Kingdom. Provides information on alternatives to animal use
in research, aims, activities, history, publications and the latest news.
Frogs.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/
Lots of information and links on frogs for grades K-12.
Genes and Disease.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/
A good overview of the relationship between genetics and various diseases.
Guide to Animal Sounds on the Net.
http://www.members.tripod.com/Thryomanes/AnimalSounds.html
A large index of birds and animals with names linked to the sounds. In
English and other languages. Birds, mammals, frogs, toads, crocodiles, lizards
and snakes, fish, insects, and links to other sites and pages.
The Heart: An Online Exploration.
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
Resource materials and good information on the heart.
Horseshoe Crab Information.
http://members.tripod.co.uk/Lyall/xipho.html
General educational information on horseshoe crabs and information on their
use in research.
House Rabbit Society Home Page & Rabbit Care Guide.
http://www.rabbit.org/
Lots of information on rabbits.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
http://www.hhmi.org/start.htm
The visible human heart. For young scientists and those becoming a scientist.
Cool science for curious kids, science as a second language, virtual laboratory,
and more.
The Human Body: An Online Tour.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson065.shtml
A tour of the human body that includes sites for all ages plus lots of
information about the body. Also a site called "Out in Space" that deals with
the planets in our Solar system for 8-12 year olds.
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
http://www.hsus.org/programs/research/index.html
Information on the use of animals in research, testing and education; animal
use in education; animals in product testing; pain and distress; recommended
reading, and more. Has a loan program to provide educators and students with
up-to-date alternatives to classroom dissection and live animal experimentation
covering a large number of small animals and the human. For more information
e-mail: hsuslab@ix.netcom.com.
IACUC Training & Learning Consortium Task Force (IACUC-TLC).
http://www.iacuc.org
A resource for Institutional Animal Care & Use Committees (IACUC) members and
staff. A link archive where online resources are organized in groups under menus
and submenus, plus a kids question section for animal and biological science
questions.
Indianapolis Zoo.
http://www.indianapoliszoo.com
One of the most comprehensive zoo websites in the world. Includes both
educational and entertaining features as well as interactive functions. "Web
wonders" include elephant cams, interactive life research data for the whole
family and digital tours of the zoo grounds. The site features a 360 degree
moving photographic tour of the Forest Biome and visitors can access the animal
database which includes photos and relevant information for most of the animal
collection.
Institute for Laboratory Animal Resources (ILAR).
http://dels.nas.edu/ilar/
Information on the use of animals in research.
Instructional Materials for Agriculture: Animal Husbandry.
http://www.omgsic.com/agriculture.htm
Information on animal husbandry, crop science, farm management and more.
Interactive Frog Dissection.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/
A step- by- step dissection of a preserved frog for high school biology class
rooms.
Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Evaluation of Alternative
Methods (ICCVAM).
http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/
To coordinate and promote the development, validation and acceptance of
alternative toxicological test methods in the U.S. Federal Government.
Kangaroo Conservation Center.
http://www.kangaroocenter.com/
Information on various species of kangaroos and conservation.
Kids Health Homepage.
http://kidshealth.org/
From the Nemours Foundation. Information for parents, teens and younger kids.
Kids Web: Biology & Life Sciences.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8480/rtbiology.html
Lots of information on biology and life sciences for kids.
Koala's Home Page.
http://media.berkeley.edu/~jpeng/Koala/koala.html
Everything you ever wanted to know about koalas.
Little Scientists Products & Services.
http://www.little-scientists.com/prodserv.htm
The Little Scientists curriculum: Enrichment Classes; In-School field Trips;
Classroom Modules and Learn-at-Home Kits.
Lycos Animals.
http://www-msn.lycos.com/wguide/network/net_484385.html
Insects, mammals, marine life, reptiles and amphibians, animal behavior,
animal rights, worms and more. Links to all types of animals and related sites.
Lycos Science.
http://www-msn.lycos.com/wguide/network/net_484372.html
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Life Science, Physics,
Scientists, Space and more.
Lycos Science & Technology.
http://dir.lycos.com/Science/
Includes educational resources, K-12, science fairs and more.
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR).
http://msmr.org/
News room, learning center, information on animals in research, science beat
and research library.
Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR).
http://www.med.umich.edu/mismr
Enrichment program for elementary students (Human & Animals) & High School
students (Biomedical Science: Exploring the Issues). Also sponsors a speaker's
bureau and an essay contest for middle and high school students. Educational
material can be ordered from the site.
Mickey: The Inside Story.
http://www.ncifcrf.gov/vetpath/necropsy.html
Perform a mouse post mortem examination on a mouse drawing.
Mid-Continent Association for Agriculture, Biomedical Research & Education
(MAABRE).
http://www.maabre.org/index2.htm
(Home page)
http://www.maabre.org/teachers_students.htm (Teachers and students page)
http://www.maabre.org/animal_care_do_dont.htm (Do's and Don'ts)
Do's and Don'ts of Using Animals in the Classroom plus many practical
recommendations about choosing & caring for animals in the classroom. Related
sites & information for teachers and students.
Mining Company Guide to Biology.
http://biology.miningco.com/mbody.htm
Provides links to a variety of biology resources on the Internet; animal
behavior sites and educational information for grades K-5, 6-8 & 9-12.
Molecular Biology Program.
http://www.nmsu.edu/~molbio/ http://www.nmsu.edu/~molbio/moc1.html
Biological database and course materials. Internet tools for K-12 teachers:
Teaching Genetics Using The Dog Genome Database. Web tools for teaching
genetics; Bioethics and much more.
Monterey Bay Aquarium, E-QUARIUM.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
Kids E-Q with Mysteries of the Deep and Splash Zone, Careers, E-Q Kids Guide
to the ocean habitat and creatures, Aquarium Kids' Guide to the ocean and its
animals, teachers E-Q, and much more. An excellent site.
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA).
http://www.nasa.gov
The NASA website. Lots of interesting information on space shots and
research.
NASA Human Space Flight. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/index.html
NASA Education Program. http://education.nasa.gov/
NASA Outreach Program.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/index.html
Information for high school, undergraduate, graduate & teachers.
National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA).
http://www.naiaonline.org
To promote a more abundant life for people of this planet through a wise and
compassionate human relationship with animals and the environment. Book store,
links, animal rights information, articles and reports and more.
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT).
http://www.nabt.org/sub/position_statements/animals.asp (Position Statement)
http://www.nabt.org/sup/resources/nabtweb.asp (Links)
Position statement on The Use of Animals in Biology Education is
available on site, plus links to online resources for biology educators.
The National Association for Humane & Environmental Education (NAHEE).
http://www.nahee.org/
The Youth Division of the Humane Society of the United States. Kind News
Online, Teacher Resources, Kids Page, Teen Scene and more.
National Atlas of the United States.
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/
From the US Geological Survey. Designed to promote greater geographic
awareness. Designed to serve the interests and needs of a diverse populace in
many ways. Designed to stimulate children and adults. Click on Atlas Maps, Atlas
Partners, Atlas News, Atlas FAQ and more. An interesting site that provides a
comprehensive, map-like view of a wealth of data collected by the US government.
Information on birds, cities, streams and water and more.
National Institute for Animal Agriculture.
http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/98html/aplaw.htm
Produces educational videos and pamphlets on animal care, behavior, handling,
transportation, and diseases. Videos and pamphlets may be ordered directly from
LCI. Links to related sites and technical index links.
National Pork Producers Council.
http://www.nppc.org/
Swine Care Handbook covers husbandry systems, management practices,
environmental management, facilities and equipment, feeding and nutrition, and
herd health management. Also a Food Fun for Kids site.
National Science Resources Center.
http://www.si.edu/nsrc/
Science and Technology for children, resources for teachers, educational
resources and lots of science and technology information.
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
http://www.nsta.org/handbook/animals.asp (Guidelines)
http://www.nsta.org/onlineresources/site/ (Web sites)
Guidelines for Responsible use of Animals in the Classroom are
accessible on site, plus an extensive Science & Math Websites page.
Natural History Museum, London.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
Lots of interesting stuff. Discovering science, the galleries, picture
library and more.
NetVet & Electronic Zoo.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vet.htm
Lots of information on all kinds of animals and links to many other animal
and veterinary sites. Interesting and informative.
Neuroscience for Kids.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
For students and teachers to learn about the nervous system. Teaching
resources, kids page and more.
NIEH Kids Links & Resources (National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences).
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/links.htm
Links, resources, science, fun and games.
North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR).
http://www.ncbar.org/
Information for students and teachers and more.
Norwegian Reference Center for Laboratory Animal Science & Alternatives.
http://oslovet.veths.no/
Lots of information and links for laboratory animals.
Ohio Agricultural Education WWW Server.
http://140.254.87.152/
This server provides ordering and pricing information for Learning Laboratory
Kits, interactive CD's, books, videos, and brochures. Subject coverage includes
quality assurance, animal care, and handling of beef, dairy, swine, goats,
sheep, rabbits and dogs. Teaching materials for FFA projects are also listed.
Ohio Scientific Education & Research Association (OSERA).
http://www.osera.org/
Offers educational resources for students, teachers and the community
including curriculum materials and arranging tours of affiliated research
facilities. Discounts on educational materials available for Ohio teachers and
health care professionals. OSERA Kids has K-12 educational resources and a
speakers bureau.
Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR).
http://www.psbr.org/
Educational materials about animals in science and research, frequently asked
questions (FAQ's), disease fact sheets and consumer product safety. Links to
other animal research sites.
Poultry Science Association.
http://www.poultryscience.org/
A professional organization consisting of educators, extension specialists,
administrators and producers committed to advancing the poultry industry.
The Primate Care Site.
http://www.primatecare.com/monkeys.htm
This web site is about monkeys and how they should be kept. It is not
intended to encourage the use of primates as pets but to help understand the
needs of primates kept in captivity. Information on the more commonly kept
primates.
Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R).
http://www.primr.org/
Home page for PRIM&R. Conferences, publications, useful links on animal
research, human subject research, research conduct and ethics.
Recommendations for the Care of Amphibians & Reptiles in Academic
Institutions.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/species/reptiles/pough.txt
Lots of information on the care of amphibians and reptiles.
Sea World - Busch Gardens.
http://www.SeaWorld.org
An interesting, educational and fun site with links to all four Sea Worlds
and Busch Gardens.
Sci Central K-12 Science Page.
http://www.sciquestfoundation.org/k12/index.html
Features an animal resource page, Ask a Scientist page, links to many sites
and more.
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW).
http://www.scaw.com/
A nonprofit educational association to promote the humane use, care and
management of animals used in research, testing or education. Publications and
links.
Scientific Freedom, Responsibility & Law Program.
http://www.aaas.org/spp/dspp/sfrl/projects/sci4life.htm
From the American Association for the Advancement of Science. To enhance
middle and high school science teachers understanding of the role of basic
research in medical progress. Addresses animal rights opposition to research as
well as principles and standards of responsible research.
Science Tracer Bullets.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/sctb/
From the Library of Congress. An informal guide to help students locate
published materials on subjects in the field of science and technology.
Simple Things You Can Do To Avoid Harming Wildlife.
http://www.enviro.co.za/vervet/Education.htm
Information on the environment, wildlife, wild animals as pets and more.
Smithsonian Web Page for Scientific & Common Names of Mammals.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/msw/
Scientific and common names (taxonomy) for mammal species of the world.
Smithsonian Institution.
http://www.si.edu/
A wealth of information and topics from Aeronautics and Astronomy to Zoology.
Sniffy the Virtual Rat.
http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/special_features/sniffy.html
Software for Windows and Macintosh. Explores principles of shaping and
operant conditioning. Performs up to 15 behaviors.
Sounds of the World's Animals.
http://www.georgetown.edu/cball/animals/animals.html
Sounds of many animals. They all sound the same around the world but each
language expresses them differently. Explore the sounds of the world's animals
through the sounds of the world's languages.
Talk of the Nation Science Friday.
http://www.sciencefriday.com/
Science sites, links, kids connection and more.
Teaching Materials in Laboratory Animal Science & Alternatives.
http://oslovet.veths.no/teaching/materials.html
A Norwegian reference center with links to various sources containing
teaching texts on a number of subjects in laboratory animal science.
Dr. Temple Grandin's Web Page.
http://www.grandin.com
Full text, abstracts, reviews, and general information based on or related to
the work of applied ethologist/animal behaviorist Dr. Temple Grandin. Topics
include livestock behavior, design of stockyards and restraining systems, humane
and ritual slaughter, stress and meat quality, current research, animal
welfare/rights, and recommended books.
Texas Society for Biomedical Research (TSBR).
http://www.texmed.org/
Medical and educational information and links to more.
Toxicology Education Foundation.
http://www.toxicology.org/
From the Society of Toxicology. Information on toxicology, resources on
animals in research, media resource specialists.
United Federation of Teachers Humane Education Committee.
http://www.uft.org/?fid=74
For secondary schools. Alternatives to dissection, animals raised on farms,
award winning student projects and more.
University of California, Berkeley Museum of Paleontology.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/
Online exhibits, education and public outreach and more.
The Vaccine Page. http://vaccines.com/
Annotated searchable directory of Internet resources relating to vaccination.
Includes separate sections for adults, parents, practitioners and researchers.
Also a directory of vaccine sites by country, and a what's new page.
Virtual Hospital.
http://vh.radiology.uiowa.edu/
Hospital, disease and health information and links with information on
specific conditions. For adults, kids and patients. From University of Iowa
Health Care.
Virtual Dissections.
http://biology.miningco.com/
The Mining company hosts the following virtual dissections. Click on Virtual
Dissections.
Cat Dissections Online
Clam Dissection
Cow's Eye Dissection
Crayfish Dissection
Dissecting the Earthworm
Frog Nervous System
Interactive Frog Dissection Tutorial
Pig Heart Dissection
Rat Dissection Guide/Photos
Sheep Brain Dissection: The Anatomy of Memory
Squid Dissection
Starfish Dissection Tutorial
Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Virtual Mouse Necropsy
Virtual Pig Dissection
Stanfords Virtual Creatures (Frog Island) http://k-2.stanford.edu/
Sheep Brain Dissection Guide http://academic.uofs.edu/department/psych/sheep/
Human AnatomyVirtual Tour of a Laboratory Animal Unit.
http://oslovet.veths.no/omvisning/omviseng.html
A tour of an animal facility at the Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Visible Human Project.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/
Scans through the male and female bodies and has interactive knee and virtual
colonoscopy images.
Waikiki Aquarium.
http://waquarium.mic.hawaii.edu/
An interesting site with a virtual tour, education and research, hot links,
and an interactive small-scale research project on tropical pacific corals. Go
to the bottom of the screen and click on "Corals are Alive". "Coral Cam" focuses
on predators common on Indo-Pacific reefs. These are only visible during Hawaii
daylight hours.
Waltham World of Pet Care.
http://www.waltham.com/
Pet care and nutrition information for dogs, cats, fish and birds.
Washington Association for Biomedical Research (WABR).
http://www.wabr.org
WABR can arrange for bioscientists to visit local schools. It has a library
of information services on the role of animals in biomedical research and
sponsors a two week summer research institute for teachers at the University of
Washington as well as an essay and poster scholarship contest for students in
Washington and Oregon. Excerpts from a hands-on curriculum for 7-12 graders
called Modern Science Miracles is available online.
Whales and Dolphins.
http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/whale.html
General information on whales and dolphins.
Wildlife Conservation Society.
http://wcs.org/
Science, education, kids page, zoos and aquariums, in the wild, photo
gallery, news and magazine. Information on wildlife.
Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research & Education (WABRE).
http://www.wabre.org/
Educational material for teachers K-12 on animals, research and health.
Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center (WRPRC).
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/
Information on nonhuman primates, teaching resources, fact sheets and more.
WWW Virtual Library.
http://vlib.org/Overview.html
http://www.w3.org/vl/
A consortium of subject-specific directories scattered over the web.
Yahoo! Science.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Education/
A multitude of topics and information for students and teachers.
Zoo Net Image Archives.
http://www.mindspring.com/~zoonet/gallery.html
Lots of images of various zoo animals.
American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com/
Find an animal hospital by state, information about pets, newsletter,
coloring page, recommended reading and frequently asked questions (FAQ's).
American Museum of Natural History Endangered: Exploring a World at
Risk
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/index.html
Information about endangered animals and habitats in the world. Epidemic! The
World of Infectious Disease.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer
Pet care. Information about the care of various pets. Dog, cat, guinea pig,
rabbit, hamster, gerbil, health care, travel and links to other sites.
American Veterinary Medical Association - Kids Corner.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/kidscorner/default.asp
Activities for kids, information about veterinarians and pets, safety tips
for kids.
Animal Fact Sheets.
http://www.sandiegozoo.com/apps/animals/
Facts on many animals living at the San Diego Zoo.
The Animals 2.0. Featuring the San Diego Zoo and Animals in the Wild.
http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/otb/97/scsandie.html
Educational software available from Mindscape, Inc. Information and photos of
zoo and wild animals.
Ask Jeeves for Kids.
http://www.ajkids.com
Ask Jeeves questions. Student resources: pre-school and K; Elementary grades;
Middle and High school. Teachers resources. Cool sites.
Breeds of Livestock.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/
From the Oklahoma State university, Department of Animal Science. Definition
of "breed" and links to breeds of livestock, poultry and other species.
Digital Dog.
http://www.digitaldog.com/index.html
Information on dogs, dog stories, chat room.
Farm Safety Just 4 kids.
http://www.fs4jk.org/
Games, picture books, safety tips for kids.
Frogland.
http://www.allaboutfrogs.org
Teachers corner, FAQ's, weird facts and more frog information.
Guide to Animal Sounds on the Net.
http://members.tripod.com/Thryomanes/AnimalSounds.html
As it says! Sounds of birds, mammals, frogs, fish, snakes, insects, etc.
Horsefun. http://horsefun.com/
The home page for horse lovers.
House Rabbit Society.
http://www.rabbit.org/
Rescues rabbits and educates the public, care, behavior, links and more.
How to Love Your Dog.
http://www.geocities.com/~kidsanddogs
Information for kids only about feeding and care of your family dog.
Just for Kids.
http://www.rabbit.org/kids/
Information, photos and stories for kids about rabbits. From the House Rabbit
Society.
Kids Corner.
http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/index.htm
Part of the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Program by USDA. Information
on animals, food, virtual field trips, science, teacher resources, etc.
Kids Farm. http://www.kidsfarm.com
Shows what happens on real farms and ranches with a focus on animals and
people of the Red Bluff Ranch in Colorado.
Kids Science Page
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ttic/Kids/nalsci.htmkidshealth.org/
Contains lists of children's books and articles on specific agricultural
subjects, science fair projects and supplies, careers and biographies of leading
scientists, and "learn by doing" 4-H youth projects.
Kratts Creatures.
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/
From the program on PBS. Creature World, Creature Crazy, Creature of the
Week, episode guide and more.
Mexican Gray Wolf Web Site for Kids by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
http://mexicanwolf.fws.gov/
Part of the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program Site.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Kids & Teachers
Corner.
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/kids.htm
As it says. Information about the ocean, fish and marine mammals.
Turtle Trax Home Page.
http://www.turtles.org/overview.htm
Information on Sea Turtles.
http://www.turtles.org/kids.htm
Kidz Korner-Sea Turtles for kids.
USDA for Kids.
http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html
Lots of good pages, sites and links for kids.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife.
http://www.fws.gov/kids/
Kids Information Central/Junior Fish & Wildlife Biologists. Information on
wild animals, teachers page and information and more.
Whale Times.
http://www.whaletimes.org/whakids.htm
Ask Jake the Sea Dog: Kids page, Ask questions about whales, fish, sharks,
penguins and other ocean animals. Lots of information on ocean animals,
scientific names, etc., from Whaletimes library.
The Wild Ones.
http://www.thewildones.org/
A Childrens Education Project of Wildlife Preservation Trust International.
Pages for students, teachers, animal index and more.
http://www.thewildones.org/students.html
A students page.
World Kids Network.
http://worldkids.net/critters/
Information about animals, bugs (insects), pets and fish.
World Wide Web Virtual Library.
http://www.tiac.net/users/sbr/animals.html
Lots of information on animals, animal rights and links to other sites.
Yahooligans Animal Directory.
http://www.yahooligans.com/science_and_oddities/living_things/animals
Lots of information on animals, kids almanac, worlds of wonder and links.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet.
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
An excellent kids site. Includes: Club Yucky, Gross & Cool Body, Worm World,
Yucky Games, Web Surfers, Bug World and more.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums. http://www.aza.org
Zoo and Aquarium Career Opportunities. http://www.aza.org/ForEveryone/Careers/Career Awareness. http://eelink.net
List of some jobs (careers) working with animals.
Careers in Animal Ecology.
http://www.ag.iastate.edu/departments/aecl/careers.htm
Animal careers in ecology and links to others.
Careers With Animals.
http://goldrush.com/~groomer/career.html
List of fields with animal careers and links to some.
Careers Working With Exotic Animals.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/ExoticAnimalsResourceSite/careers.html
Good information on how to get started, training facilities/schools,
internship opportunities.
Career Opportunities for Animal Science Majors.
http://www.uwrf.edu/animal-science/careers.html
From the University of Wisconsin-Majors in Animal Science. Mostly
agricultural.
Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine.
http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/cvmbs/careerop.html
Information on career opportunities in veterinary medicine.
Careers in Veterinary Medicine.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/becomingvet.asp
http://www.rossvet.edu/
Information on careers in veterinary medicine.
NetVet Veterinary Career Resources.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vcareer.htm
Lots of information on veterinary careers.
Petersons.com.
http://www.petersons.com/
Education super site. Education resources and information.
Unusual Careers With Animals.
http://www.arkanimals.com/ark/uac_index.html
Consists of 9 parts with lots of information on animal careers.
Why a Career in Animal Science?
http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/handbook/why.htm
Information on the importance of agriculture and its animals.
Zookeeping as a Career.
http://www.aazk.org/aazknew/zoo_career.asp
Information on becoming a zookeeper.
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