• Whole Frog Project
    The Whole Frog project introduces the concepts and power of computer-based three-dimensional visualization of anatomy. Visitors to this site can see 3D views of images-taken by high-resolution MRI and from mechanical sectioning in constructing a whole animal. The site introduces this whole-frog sectioning project (conducted by students and teachers at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory); gives an example study outline on 3D reconstruction; describes the technique for acquiring and processing frog data; shows a 3D reconstruction of the frog's anatomy; plays a rotating, transparent frog movie, and covers available image data. Goals of this growing site include enabling visitors to travel through organs and view the structure of the surrounding anatomy.

  • World Wide Web Virtual Library: Developmental Biology
    The Developmental Biology section of the World Wide Web Virtual Library lists links to informational resources on the web-including related areas on the Virtual Library. Subject links are categorized by Gametogenesis and Fertilization; Early Development; Organogenesis and Morphogenesis; Pattern Formation; Gene Regulation and Genetics; Cell Lineage and Fate Maps; and Evolution and Development. An organisms index covers vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and unicellular/lower eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Other indexes group information by journals and publishers; societies and organizations; departments and institutes; research resources; educational resources; and search engines and other resources. A great resource for the latest information coming out of active research labs-and ideal for lectures, labs, or student reports.

  • National Zoological Park Home Page
    Visitors can take an online trip to the National Zoo (Washington, D.C.) at this intriguing site. Zoo Highlights gives tips on planning a zoo visit; talks about new zoo babies; lists a calendar of events; and engages participants in educational games, "National Zoo Cinema," "National Zoo Web Cameras," and "National Zoo Lecture Center." Zoo Views sections are Exhibits, Worldwide Research (such as the Conservation and Research Center's Malaysian Elephant Satellite Tracking Project), Animals and Biological Science, Plants, People of the National Zoo, Newsletters, and Affiliated Organizations. Zoo News covers the people, programs, and animals of the park. The site features a comprehensive Animal Photo Library and a search engine. It shares links with the Smithsonian Institution: Museums and Organizations, Events and Activities, Resources and Tours, Museums and Shops, and What's New.

  • Whale Watching Web
    This comprehensive online resource features an array of material and links for whale enthusiasts. Featured are a guide to whale watching worldwide and a Cetacean Pictures section with links to photo banks. Visitors may engage in Virtual Whale Watching via the Virtual Whale Project. Participants also may read about ecological legislation and other pressing whale issues, learn how to pursue a career in marine mammal science, or link to other oceanography web servers. Also explored at this site are whale mythos, bioacoustics, and interspecies communication. Other sections include Media Is the Message; Literature, Music/Sound, Film/Video/Net, and Art; The Oceanographic Research; Cetacean Encyclopedia; Whale Museums; Children Education; Events, Conferences, and Courses; and much more.

  • Sea World / Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
    People seeking information about animals will find it here. The Animal Information section features "Animal Bytes" fun facts; quizzes; resources; "Aquariums as a Hobby"; "Ask Shamu"; "Our Conservation Partners"; "Klondike and Snow"; and a photo index. Users may investigate Career Information about strategies for pursuing a career in marine mammal science or to learn about zoological park careers. The Educational Resources section covers environmental awards, educational programs, and more.

  • Live Marine Specimens
    Through this site's Marine Specimens Database Phylum Selection, users can access a database covering more than 200 species available through the Marine Biological Laboratory Aquatic Resources Division Marine Resources Department catalog. Other valuable resources-such as GenBank and taxonomic information-are integrated into this system. This feature is supported by a text list, a frames-based version, and an overview of browser options. A click at the Phylum Index calls forth a full-color photograph and taxonomic information, along with access to literature citations, a text browser, an image collection, database search engines, applicable links, and order information. A clear navigation bar facilitates movement around this carefully developed site.

  • The Interactive Frog Dissection
    This online tutorial is a helpful preparation tool for laboratory dissection-complete with narrated still and motion visuals of preserved and pithed frogs. The Introduction section lays down the Purpose, Objectives, Materials, and Conventions used. Step-by-step, annotated photographs and movies guide participants through the Preparation of the frog for dissection, and through Skin Incisions and Muscle Incisions. The carefully organized Internal Organs section offers a thorough exploration of frog anatomy, leading users through the four layers of the frog's body-and wrapping up with a Conclusion. At each step of the exercise, users may participate in an interactice "Let's Practice" session.

  • Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
    Visitors can "dissect" a frog online at this site. An easy-to-use icon bar enables users to rotate or flip the frog; a click on the projector icon puts the dissection kit in "movie" mode-enabling viewers to see movies of the frog turning in the direction indicated. Participants can zoom in or out; use the "On," Cut" and "Off" keys to change how the skin is displayed; and indicate which organs are to be displayed.

  • The FROGGY Page
    Numerous links to "froggy" sites all over the Internet can be found at this engaging, regularly updated site. Persons seeking frog-related entertainment can link to frog pictures, sounds, tales, and even "Songs of the Frog." In its "Scientific Amphibian" section, the site provides access to a wealth of information, on subjects such as anatomy and dissection, declining amphibian populations, species information, herpetological resources, embryology, and more. Visitors also can explore famous frogs, link up with "Net.Frogs," and engage in many other frog-related activities and information.

  • Animals of the Galapagos Islands
    Visitors can take an online wildlife tour of the islands that inspired Charles Darwin to propose the theory of evolution. A simple click on the annotated, full-color photographs calls forth an enlarged version of the image for viewing. This site is hosted by the Birmingham Zoo.

  • National Audubon Society
    This site offers material on natural ecosystems with a focus on birds and other wildlife. In addition to reading about the society and John James Audubon, visitors may access a guide to local chapters or learn how to evaluate Audubon art. Those who wish to get involved can learn about membership opportunities or how to participate in Audubon priority campaigns-including their Living Oceans program and Sanctuaries program, each of which is given its own section at this site. A special feature is "WatchList," a cooperative effort by the National Audubon Society and Partners in Flight, to publish an early warning list of 90 birds in decline or danger. Visitors can explore educational programs, public policy and advocacy efforts, publications, and Audubon productions such as Electronic Field Trips and other multimedia ventures. Users can learn about the Audubon Travel Program, or peruse the Audubon book list, products, nature shops.

  • Animal and Ecosystem Related Links
    This site provides links to a broad and varied assortment of web sites exploring wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, wildlife issues, and even domestic animals-such as PiranhaCam, Turtle Trax, Rainforest Action Network, Llama Web, Wolf Haven International, Poultry Science Virtual Library, Beekeeping Home Page, Horse Links, Ferret Central, WhaleTimes, Environmental News Network, and EnviroLink, and much more.

  • Magnetic Resonance Microscopy of Embryos
    This site is an online extension of a collaboration, funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Developmnt (NICHH), to produce a complete, three-dimensional image reference of the human embryo based on magnetic resonance microscopy. In addition to viewing a selection of still images and movies, visitors can gather information about magnetic resonance microscopy of embryos, the research, the Center for In Vivo Microscopy, and collaborators and related web sites.

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