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ANIMAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
AZA
Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) List
Experts responsible for making
recommendations for AZA institutions regarding similar groups of
animals (taxa). There are TAGs covering terrestrial invertebrates,
bats, marine fishes, penguins, and others.
A
ltima Arca de No (The Last Noah's Ark)
Brazilian site about ecology, environment,
biodiversity, environmental education, animals, birding etc.
Portuguese/English.
African Wildlife Foundation
The African Wildlife Foundation has been working with the people
of Africa to protect their invaluable natural resources since 1961.
Care
For The Wild International
Care for the Wild International (CFTWI) is an effective
international wildlife charity dedicated to protecting animals from
cruelty and exploitation.
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Find out what people on the front line of cheetah conservation in Namibia are
doing.
Chimp Haven
Chimp Haven is a permanent home
for chimpanzees retired from biomedical research, entertainment, or no
longer wanted as pets. Eventually, more than 200 chimpanzees will call
the sanctuary home.
Conservation International
CI applies innovations in
science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the
Earth's richest regions of plant and animal diversity in the hotspots,
major tropical wilderness areas and key marine ecosystems. (Subscribe
to CI's E-News letter)
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild
animals and plants in their natural communities.
Earthwatch Institute
An international nonprofit organization which supports scientific field research
worldwide through its volunteers and scientists working together to improve our
understanding of the planet.
Endangered
Species International
At Endangered Species International, we are strongly committed to reversing
the trend of human induced species extinction and preserving their vital ecosystems.
Hanauma
Bay Nature Preserve
The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
is one of the world's most unique natural environments.
Indian Tiger
Welfare Society
The Indian Tiger Welfare Society
was founded to spread awareness and work towards building safe haven
for tigers. The organization shares the global concerns of protecting
these endangered species and has joined hands with many such
organizations who share the same concerns.
International Rhino Foundation
The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is a non-profit corporation of
institutions and individuals worldwide whose sole purpose is dedicated to the conservation
of Black, White, Sumatran, Javan and Indian rhinos; the five species of rhinoceros.
ISIS
International Species Information System
ISIS is an international
non-profit membership organization which serves nearly 550 zoological
institutional members, from 54 countries, worldwide.
Jaguar Species
Survival Plan (SSP)
The Jaguar SSP is a program of
the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. It consists of thirty-nine
zoos that are dedicated to long-term management and conservation of
the jaguar.
IUCN Species
Survival Commission
The 2000 IUCN-World Conservation Union "Red List" of
threatened species.
National
Wildlife Federation
Information and lists on endangered species and habitats.
Rainforest
Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit
organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests for the
benefit of the global community.
Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife
Sanctuary is a non-profit home for elephants needing one for any
reason. This is the only internationally recognized sanctuary that
accepts any elephant regardless of species, gender, or disposition.
The Wild Ones
A children's education project of the Wildlife Preservation Trust International.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Headquartered at New York City's Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the
world.
World Wildlife Fund
WWF is the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation
organization.
World Society for the Protection of
Animals
WSPA has the most widespread animal protection network in the world.
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BIRDS & REPTILES
Belize
Audubon Society
A non-profit, non-governmental, membership organization
dedicated to the promotion of the sustainable use and
preservation of our natural resources in order to maintain a
balance between people and the environment.
Birding Hot Spots Around the World
This website contains information on
birding in 203 countries, 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada,
and all 50 US states plus Washington, D.C.
Birder Home Page
You will find checklists which span the globe, birding Hot Spots, and rare bird
alert phone numbers.
Birds of Paradise
Conservation site by Jack Bellinger and Martin Vince.
Birds of
the World
This website is designed to provide a starting point for
amateurs and professionals interested in learning about bird families,
both familiar and strange.
California
Turtle & Tortoise Club
Dedicated to turtle & tortoise preservation, conservation,
study and education, since 1964.
CKC
Birds
A wide variety of species from
cockatoos to cockatiels, with information ranging from cockatoo and
other parrot/parakeet suitability (or not) as hand reared pets,
species description with photographs, aviary breeding, welfare, plus
environmental issues such as Cockatoo culling, imported parrots,
rainforest destruction.
Digital
Morphology
The Digital Morphology library is a
dynamic archive of information on digital morphology and
high-resolution X-ray computed tomography of biological specimens.
International Reptiles
and Amphibian Websites Directory
From these sites you can reach hundreds of reptile/amphibian related
websites.
Herpetology
This page contains links to all known sites on the web that deal with the
scientific discipline of herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians).
Parrot
Pages
A Home for Avian Information. They have searched the web
so you don't have to with over 1200 Links. This is an excellent source
to find links to healthcare, breeders, specific species,
organizations and wildlife information, etc.
Wildbird.com
This is an excellent source for answers about wild birds.
This site has answers for backyard birders about feeding,
attracting and watching wild birds. You will also find sections
on helping injured birds, photographing birds and identifying
the birds in your area.
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MAMMALS
Africam
Worlds First Virtual Game Reserve. Visit one of several watering holes 24 hours a
day in Africa.
Animal Diversity Web
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology website.
Balikpapan
Orangutan Society, USA
BOS-USA is a non-profit organization formed to support
orangutan conservation and to raise awareness in the United States
of the plight of the orangutan.
BIGCATS.COM
Resources for people who love big and small wild cats.
ChimpZoo
Research, education and enrichment information on chimpanzees
sponsored by The Jane Goodall Institute.
Center for Elephant Conservation
This $5-million state-of-the-art breeding
and retirement facility is dedicated to the conservation, breeding, and
study of the Asian elephant, of which fewer than 35,000 presently remain
in the wild.
International
Elephant Foundation
The International Elephant Foundation (IEF)
is an organization formed to promote conservation of African and Asian
elephants.
The Jane Goodall Institute
The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife
Research, Education and Conservation.
Lion Research Center
Current research projects conducted by University of Minnesota scientists on lions
in Africa.
National
Geographic's Cyber Tiger
Interactive site--You Be the Zookeeper!
Orangutan Foundation International
At the Orangutan Foundation International's (OFI) website you will learn about the
great red ape and what they are doing to study and conserve them. You will also find that
you can help OFI in making a difference in the survival of the endangered orangutan.
Primate
Vocalizations
The Wisconsin Primate Research Center (WRPRC) has
compiled lists of primate vocalizations available on the World Wide Web.
Primate
Fact Sheet Links
This is a listing of 1000+ websites of fact sheets that concern
primates.
The Tiger Information Center
The Tiger Information Center is dedicated to providing information to help preserve
the remaining five subspecies of tigers.
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ZOOS
American Association of Zoo Keepers
AAZK is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of professional zoo
keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and
conservation.
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
Founded in 1924, the American Association
of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, now known as the American Zoo and
Aquarium Association (AZA), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education,
science, and recreation.
Kids World 2000
A guide for young cyber travelers to zoos, aquariums and animals.
Cleveland Zoo
Cleveland, Ohio
Milwaukee Zoo
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Riverbanks
Zoo
Columbia, South Carolina
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, California
St. Louis Zoo
St. Louis, Missouri
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle, Washington
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Zoo Web
Direct link to zoos & aquariums in cyberspace
Zoo in the Wild
A true virtual zoo--existing only online--and dedicated to keeping real animals in
their natural habitats!
Zoos
Worldwide
Zoos Worldwide - zoos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks
worldwide - also includes zoo news, zoo reviews, zoo cams and an Animal of
the Month!
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