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[Museums and Related Institutions]
[General Zoology] [Amphibians & Reptiles] [Birds] [Fishes] [Geology] [Invertebrates] [Mammals] [Paleontology]
North Carolina
DENR - The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources. The Museum of Natural Sciences is a Natural Resource agency of DENR.
Welcome to North Carolina - The official website of North Carolina
Conservation
Find out about water shortages & restrictions on the NCDENR drought information website.
Piedmont Wildlife Center - Supporting native North American wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and scientific study, with emphasis given to the conservation of wildlife and its habitat in North Carolina.
North Carolina Office of Environmental Education - Promotes environmental education and natural resource stewardship.
Smithsonian Institution Field Trips & Learning Resources - Lesson plans, Resource Guide to Smithsonian teaching guides, posters, resource lists, study guides, slides and cassettes, and a guide for teachers and students who wish to visit the Smithsonian.
National Center for Science Literacy, Education and Technology - Biodiversity, expeditions, online activities and other projects from the American Museum of Natural History.
The Natural History Museum: Nature online - Online exhibits at the Natural History Museum of London including a Science Casebook with interactive mysteries like The Beast of Bodmin Moor.
On the Prairie - Prairie ecology and environmental education from the University of Minnesota and BellLIVE!. Includes a Field Guide to the Prairie, Build-a-Prairie interactive game, research info and educational resources and Quicktime movies and VR.
National Geographic - National Geographic Magazine and related publications. Maps, news, education, interactive features, kids section, photography, forums, live events & exhibitions.
Franklin Institute Educational Hotlists - Organized lists of screened links to resources on science, education, museums and online exhibits, and many other subjects of interest to educators.
Museums and Related Institutions
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science - Durham, NC's "science-technology center dedicated to furthering education in the natural and physical sciences for people of all ages." Includes the Magic Wings Butterfly House, Aerospace, Weather and Geology exhibits, hands-on science areas, and live animals.
North Carolina Botanical Garden - Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, "the North Carolina Botanical Garden has been a leader in native plant conservation and education in the southeastern United States for more than 30 years." The NC Botanical Garden's UNC Herbarium currently contains over 750,000 specimens, which are used by students, botanists, taxonomists and other professionals from across the Southeast and the nation.
Discovery Place - Hands-on science museum in Charlotte, NC. Discovery Place encompases an IMAX theater, planetarium, Nature Museum, and Museum of Coastal Carolina.
North Carolina Aquariums - The official homepage of the three North Carolina Aquariums: Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher.
North Carolina Zoo - The NC Zoological Society and Park's homepage. Also has link to a special NC Zoological Society site, Field Trip Earth.
Imagination Station - Hands-on science museum in Wilson, NC.
Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium - Gastonia, NC. Includes a Nature Trail, 18th-Century Backcountry Farm and recreated Catawba Indian Village.
Museumlink's Museum of Museums - This site aspires to link to every museum website in the world.
Museums in the USA - The Virtual Library's database of museum websites. Also provides links to museums around the world.
General Zoology
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Zoology - "Selected links to sites hosted by Smithsonian Institution museums and organizations", the Encyclopedia Smithsonian is a virtual smorgasbord of zoological facts, photos, artwork, trivia, games, references, and other resources.
Animal Diversity Web - From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. An animal encyclopedia that provides general classification information, as well as detailed natural history accounts, photographs, and/or sound clips of many species.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission - "Hunting, fishing, trapping regulations, licenses, boat registration applications and fees, and useful information about North Carolina's wildlife resources and relative programs".
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - "Conserving the Nature of America". In the endangered species section, users can select a particular state (e.g., North Carolina) and get a list of federally endangered plants and animals in that state, often with links to pictures and additional information.
National Biological Information Infrastructure - "The NBII is an electronic gateway to biological data and information maintained by federal, state, and local government agencies; private sector organizations; and other partners around the nation and the world." NBII also maintains an Expertise Database.
Savannah River Ecology Lab - At the University of Georgia. Ecological research, outreach, and educational opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students.
Amphibians & Reptiles
North Carolina Herpetological Society - Dedicated to research and "conservation of amphibians and reptiles through education and dissemination of scientific information through the facilities of the Society".
Amphibians and Reptiles of North Carolina - Site created by students at Davidson College.
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation - "PARC Mission: To conserve amphibians, reptiles and their habitats as integral parts of our ecosystem and culture through proactive and coordinated public/private partnerships."
Contemporary Herpetology - A "peer-reviewed, on-line scientific journal devoted to the global dissemination of scientific information on amphibians, turtles, crocodilians, and reptiles."
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory - An "important center for extensive and intensive herpetological research since 1967" at the University of Georgia.
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program - NAAMP uses trained volunteers to monitor populations of vocal amphibians.
Birds
The Carolina Raptor Center - A non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, research and education.
North Carolina Partners in Flight - an initiative dedicated to the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.
American Bird Conservancy - "Conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas".
Cornell Lab of Ornithology - "A membership institution interpreting and conserving the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds." Conservation & population studies, weekly multimedia features, education, and the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates.
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - Bird Lists, Education, Bird of the Month, Fact Sheets and Publications.
Hummingbirds.net - This excellent amateur site is a great "source for information on attracting, watching, feeding, and studying North American hummingbirds."
Fishes
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries - "Detailed information on recreational and commercial fishing in North Carolina, catch limits, artificial reef guides, and kids pages."
North Carolina Aquariums - Official page of the Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Fisher Aquariums.
Southeastern Fishes Council - A "nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to the study and conservation of freshwater and coastal fishes of the southeastern United States."
North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
Catalog of Fishes - California Academy of Sciences' "most comprehensive ichthyological reference ever completed."
Duke Marine Laboratory - A "unit within the Nicholas School of the Environment. Its mission is education and research in the basic ocean processes, coastal environmental management, marine biotechnology and marine biomedicine."
Ichthyology Web Resources - This page is devoted to locating & organizing Ichthyological resources including contact addresses for ichthyologists.
Geology
NC Geological Survey - Site includes maps and aerial photos of North Carolina, information about ordering NCGS publications, NC geology FAQ, and educational information.
U.S. Geological Survey Home Page - The official site. Provides maps, data, and educational information about geology.
Rob's Granite Page - This guy is really into granite! Let Rob introduce you to the natural history of granite, and find out how granite is like ice cream. :-)
Invertebrates
Notes on the Butterflies of North Carolina - PDF, 3.3MB
The Crayfish Homepage - Crayfish News, Photographs, Societies, Phylogeny, Conservation, Links, Lists, and a Bibliography.
Crayfish World USA - The U.S. section of an extensive site run by Aussie amateur crayfish enthusiast Dave Royal. Text and photos by Roger F. Thoma, Ohio State University.
Needs in the Management of Freshwater Mussels in the National Park System - Mussel anatomy, physiology, environmental physiology, reproduction, ecological importance & threats, resources and educational outreach materials.
University of Florida Book of Insect Records - A compilation of scientifically accurate superlatives from the world of the insects. What is the heaviest insect? The fastest? The species with the most toxic venom? The species with the greatest bioluminescence? Look no further.
Bugbios - Insects on the Web - "This site aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures." Macrophotos, Cultural Entomology, and a great set of links.
Mammals
The American Society of Mammologists - A "group dedicated to promoting interest in mammals throughout the world through research, education, and communication among scientists and the general public."
Mammal Species of the World - "contains the names of the 4,629 currently recognized species of mammals, in a taxonomic hierarchy that includes Order, Family, Subfamily, and Genus." From the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
Bat Conservation International - Dedicated to the protection and restoration of bats and their habitats worldwide.
The Coalition of North American Bat Working Groups - A "diverse group of land managers, biologists, wildlife rehabilitators, and private citizens concerned with conserving bats and their habitats."
Cetacean Society International - "dedicated to the preservation and protection of all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and the marine environment on a global basis."
Manatee Information - Florida Marine Research Institute - News, photos, mortality statistics, "Manatee of the Month", and informative brochures.
Paleontology
NMNH Paleobiology Department - Information and links about paleobiology, including a virtual tour of the dinosaurs at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
UC Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley - The UCMP website has online collection catalogs, virtual exhibits, a nice education section, and a great collection of links.
The Museum is interested in hearing about sites that relate to its mission. Please direct suggestions to the webmaster.
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