Biology: ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS
Library Resources
If you know which animal/adaptation you are looking for, use the OPAC to locate a book on your topic.
Browse the shelves in the 591s.
General Encyclopedias are very helpful.
Look in the Research Guide if the animal/adaptation you are looking for is not in the volume you expect to find it in.Specialized Encyclopedias such as:
International Wildlife Encyclopedia (REF 590.3 BUR )
Nonfiction books such as:
Animals in Camouflage (591.47 TIL)
Claws, Coats and Camouflage: the ways that animals fit into their world (599.4 GOO)
Giant Animals (591 MAY)
Hidden Hibernators (591.56 PEN)
Internet Resources
For students...
CyberZoo Animal list: Image and description of various animals.
The Cyber Zoo of Syracuse University and SUNY ESF, Utica Zoo, and Burnet Park Zoo.Fresno Chaffe Zoo: Birds, Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Enature: Field Guide select the family you want to go!.
Animal Diversity Web from The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Recently updated and an invaluable resource.NatureWorks from New Hampshire Public Television
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Animal Adaptations:
EcoKids: Animal Adaptations
Investigate and Report: Animal Adaptations from Scholastic
For Teachers:
Science NetLinks: Animal Adaptations
Animals on Defense: Animal Adaptations
Website Evaluation: Website Investigator
