Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Types of Fossils
This particular site is part of a larger online exhibit from the Natural History Museum covering various aspects of fossils and fossil research. Here, seven types of fossils are listed and each type is given a picture representation.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Hydrothermal Vents
This resource is part of a larger online exhibit on the world of oceans. The information on this page is very brief in relation to hydrothermal vents, but the site links to a full-length pdf format article on the subject. The article is...
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Lichens
This expansive guide to lichens offerings many helpful resources. After a lengthy introduction complete with picture examples, this site offers a lichen guide to lichens on twigs.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: Meteorites
As an online exhibit on meteorites, this site provides a series of topics on meteors answering questions such as what is a meteor, to providing information on types of meteors and studying meteors.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Shark School: Shark Parts
A very good external anatomy site for sharks in particular.
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Fossil Field Guide: Lambeosaurus
A look at what fossil evidence reveals about the life and ecological interactions of the lambeosaurus dinosaur.
Other
Natural History Museum of Geneva: The Hydrozoa Directory
This detailed page includes straightforward information along with beautiful photographs. Covers the sub-classes as well.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Ask a Scientist
A browsable collection of environment-related questions posed by elementary- and middle-school students to the scientists of the American Museum of Natural History in honor of Earth Day. Great questions and great answers.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: About the Florida Everglades
Everything you always wanted to know about the Everglades! The Florida Museum of Natural History offers great photos and good information on the many habitat types to be found there.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Carnegie's Dinosaurs: Oviraptorosaur
Discover the Oviraptorosaur in this impressive field guide presented by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Red Wolf
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the red wolf. Content includes a focus on this animal's conservation status, habitat and range, and other key...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Hog Nosed Skunk
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the North American hog-nosed skunk. Additional content includes detailed drawings, photographs, and a map showing the...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Great Hammerhead
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the great hammerhead. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance and danger to...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Longsnout Seahorse
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the longsnout seahorse, an important species in the aquarium trade. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, features,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Blue Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the blue shark, named for its distinctive blue color. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Tiger Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the tiger shark, named for its distinctive color pattern. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Bull Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the bull shark that are found in both salt and fresh water. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Nurse Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the nurse shark, nocturnal bottom-dwelling sharks. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Whale Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Basking Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the basking shark, the second largest fish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, features, food habits, reproduction,...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Orange Clownfish
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at orange clownfish, small reef fish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Peacock Flounder
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the peacock flounder. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to humans, and more.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Queen Angelfish
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at the queen angelfish. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance to humans, and more.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: The Secret Life of Bats: Bat Senses
Part of an online exhibit on bats, this section focuses on bat senses: sight, olfaction (smell), echolocation, and hearing.