Whether you go ape over antelope or are zealous about the zebra, there's a
wide world of animals awaiting you on the Web.
Writing a research paper? Check out the
AZA Zoo & Aquarium Directory,
which lists contact
information for hundreds of zoos.
The following sites provide general information on all kinds of creatures:
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Outlines geographic range, food habits, reproduction information and habitats for a
wide variety of animals, from the giant anteater to the gray reef shark.
The Electronic Zoo
Provides links to sites on specific animals. A search on dogs pulls up
everything from the Afghan Hound Club of America to Whippets - Breeders and
Rescue Operations.
Zoos
The best information often comes from the people who know animals best -
zookeepers. Most major zoos offer sites with online
exhibits. Be sure to take a field trip to Washington D.C.'s
National Zoo, Chicago's
Brookfield Zoo, the
San Diego Zoo and Bronx Zoo.
Browse a complete list of zoos at
ZooWeb.
Animal Cams
If you can't make it to the panda exhibit at the San Diego Zoo, you can
still catch a glimpse of the furry fellows via their
Panda cam.
Catch up with hippos, seals and polar
bears at the Toledo Zoo. For more zoo cams, check out Animal Planet.