General information on the temperate rain forest of the Olympic National Forest. Click on topics on the left to find out about the plants and animals in a temperate rain forest.

Describes the characteristics of the taiga biome and the plants and animals that live there.

Investigate the world of the Leaf-Tailed Gecko and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and diet of this lizard found only in the tropical forests of Madagascar. Includes images and statistics.

This site provides a general overview of the moose. Content explores what this animal eats, where it lives, who its predators are, existing social structure, and more.

Although the rainforest is a demanding environment for a cameraman, photographer Martyn Colbeck manages to capture a glimpse of forest elephants in the Congo in this video segment from Nature.

Learn about the recent discovery of new types of monkeys in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.

The first section in this site from Marietta College introduces you to the temperate forest. It also discusses the locations of these forests and the animals that live there. Links to related sites are provided.

Thorough description of the deciduous forest. Location map, climate, vegetation, and animals. Lots of photographs.

Characteristics of the deciduous forest biome. Distribution, climate, soil, vegetation, and animals. Includes a map that shows where deciduous forests are located around the globe.

At this site from the Evergreen Project of the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can discover what the temperate deciduous forest is like, where it is located, and much more. There are links to other temperate forest sites also.

This site provides information about the birds which live in the tropical forests of Belize. View photos, watch video clips, or listen to audio clips of each bird.

In this biology field investigation, students will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...

The telling of the Civil War from an ecological view from the National Humanities Center. The toll of life taken of young men and animals, the devastation of cities, towns, farmland, trees, and forests - all these factors are discussed...

Explore the rainforest with these colorful games, pages of animal facts, and links to more information.

This children's resource provides a variety of fact sheets, maps, news, and more about the world's tropical rainforests.

The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, found just outside of Columbus, Ohio, provides information on all animals found in the zoo, as well as ongoing education programs, and more.

Gather the facts about the adorable Australian marsupial, the Koala. This webpage provides a simple descriptive overview of the koala. It also discusses where they are found, their habitat, reproduction, activity, feeding and much more.

Explore the basics of a few habitats and then create an ecocolumn--a simulated cross-section of a biome such as a rain forest--with your own environment.

Extensive information about tropical forests, including the plants, animals, and people found there. Also covers adaptations, biodiversity, economic benefits of tropical rain forests, and threats to their survival.

A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.

A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.

A place for learning about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places, Kiwi Conservation Club is home to a range of activities and glossy, illustrated pages on topics of interest to young naturalists. Also view the latest issue of Wild...

A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the various animals that live in regions of Asia. "The white bear, the seal and many sea birds are found near the Arctic shore. In the cold parts of Siberia tribes of yellow people keep herds of...

Resource that gives information on the diet, range, relatives of the blue whale. Conservation notes and cool facts are also included. There are links to similar information on dozens of other types of marine life.