Crocodiles! ('M' 'H')
Learn all about the natural history of crocodiles--and even the
decidedly less natural art of crocodile wrestling. Includes a
clickable map that presents information on all 23 species of
crocodilians and another map that provides information on the
anatomy of one croc. Ties into an episode of the PBS television
series NOVA.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/crocs/
Crocodilian Biology Database ('M' 'H')
Excellent assemblage of information on alligators, crocodiles,
caimans, and gavials; loaded with photographs. Conservation issues.
Listen to crocodilian vocalizations.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/cbd.html
Mike's Herpetocultural Homepage ('E' 'M' 'H')
Contains a wealth of information on reptiles, including extensive
photo collections of various reptile species and a photo essay on
water moccasins of the Shawnee National Forest. Author's
background and credentials are found at
http://www.chelonia.org/MikeP.htm
www.pingleton.com/herp.html
Nesting (Endangered) Sea Turtles and Costa Rica's Tropical
Rainforest ('E' 'M' 'H')
"In a personal account, Smithsonian photographer Laurie
Minor-Penland describes her trip to photograph nesting endangered
Green Sea Turtles and the nearby tropical rainforest." Fascinating
account with wonderful photos.
photo2.si.edu/turtles/turtletop.html
Reptile Expert ('E' 'M' 'H')
Many a biology classroom is graced with a snake, a turtle, or some other scaly critter. Here is an excellent website devoted to
the caring of these animals in captivity, so that they will be sure to live long and happy lives.
http://www.reptileexpert.co.uk/
Turtle Trax ('E' 'M' 'H')
Humorous but informative site on sea turtle conservation efforts.
Addresses turtle tumors and turtle tracking. Focuses on efforts in
the Hawaiian Islands.
www.turtles.org/
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