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AFRICAN MAMMALS African Mammals Atlases & Databases AFRICAN MAMMALS DATABANK - Department of Animal and Human Biology, University of Rome "La Sapienza", & the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE), Rome, Italy African Mammals Databank "......The data bank covers the whole African continent excluding Madagascar, and includes a total of 281 species, belonging to 12 orders and 28 families..." Orders include "...Insectivora; Primates; Carnivora; Sirenia; Perissodactyla; Hyracoidea; Tubulidentata; Artiodactyla; Pholidota; Rodentia; Lagomorpha; Macroscelidae..." "...For each species a set of data on its distribution, ecology, conservation status, etc. has been produced..." For more information see the African Mammals Databank Home Page; Projects or the Department of Animal and Human Biology

Avian - Ornithology: Birds, Crane, Ducks,
Geese, Parrots, Waterfowl, Raptors, etc.

Avian Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc. Ornithology Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc. Bird Image Databases World Wide, Bird Songs, Bird Lessons, Bird Videos, etc. Migration of Birds Textbooks ~ Avian Zoo Husbandry Manuals, Lectures, etc. Cranes: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. Ducks, Geese, Waterfowl: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. Parrots: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. Raptors (Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Ospreys, Owls), Lectures, etc.

AVIAN: BIRDS, CRANES, DUCKS, GEESE, PARROTS, WATERFOWL, RAPTORS Avian Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc. - Ornithology Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc. Avian Courses & Textbooks AVIAN CLINICAL PATHOLOGY - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Avian Pathology Course (Text & Images). Click on "Avian Clinical Pathology". For more information see Veterinary Courses or the School of Veterinary Medicine ORNITHOLOGY: AVIAN BIOLOGY (QUICKTIME, ETC.) - G. Ritchison, Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University Multimedia Ornithology: Avian Biology Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Chapters include "...Bird Flight and Other Means of Locomotion; Digestive System: Food & Feeding Habits; Urinary System, Salt Glands, & Osmoregulation; Circulatory System; Respiratory System; Energy Balance & Thermoregulation; Nervous System; Vocal Communication; Mating Systems; Avian Reproduction; etc..." For more information see Ornithology or Gary Ritchison's Home Page ORNITHOLOGY- T.B. Smith, Director, Center for Tropical Research, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UCLA Multimedia Ornithology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Lectures include "...Origin and Diversity of Birds; Structures and Mechanics of Flight; Physiology; Avian Flu; Patterns and Mechanisms of Migration; Communication, Visual and Vocal; Social Behavior and Mating Systems; etc..." For more information see Thomas B. Smith's Home Page or the Center for Tropical Research ORNITHOLOGY - D.M. Hawley, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Multimedia Ornithology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Lectures include "...Molt; Flight; Foraging Tactic; Foraging Theory; Avian Physiology; Thermoregulation; Annual Cycles; Migration; Social Behavior; Song Learning; Vocalizations; Visual Signals; etc..." For more information see Dana M. Hawley's Home Page or the Department of Biological Sciences ORNITHOLOGY - G.J. Niemi, Director, Center for Water and the Environment, Natural Resources Research Institute, Department of Biology, Swenson College of Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota Multimedia Ornithology Course (Text & Images). Examples of "Ornithology" Course Lectures include "...Avian Adaptations; Flight; Behavior and Communication; Migration; Behavior; Avian Life Histories; Reproduction; Avian Populations; Metapopulations - Communities; etc..." For more information see G.J. Niemi's Home Page or the Department of Biology Avian Cognition Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc. AVIAN VISUAL COGNITION (QUICKTIME, REALPLAYER, WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Edited by R.G. Cook, Animal Cognition and Learning, Department of Psychology, Tufts University Multimedia Avian Visual Cognition Textbook (Text, Images, Animations, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). "...Examining the bird's eye view of the world..." For more information see the Robert Cook's Home Page or the Department of Psychology Examples from over "20" "Avian Visual Cognition" Textbooks Chapters include Evolution of the Avian Visual System Examples of "Evolution of the Avian Visual System" Subchapters include "...Evolution of the Amniote Brain; Evolution of Retinal Structures; Taking Flight: Post-Retinal Processing; etc..." Stimulus Control in Complex Visual Arrays Examples of "Stimulus Control in Complex Visual Arrays" Subchapters include "...Simultaneous Same-Different Discrimination; An Information-Theoretic Account of Same-Different Discrimination; Successive Same-Different Discrimination; etc..." Anticipation and Short-Term Retention in Pigeons Examples of "Anticipation and Short-Term Retention in Pigeons" Subchapters include "...The Delayed Matching-To-Sample Procedure; Retrospective and Prospective Coding; etc..." Bird Image Databases, Bird Songs, Bird Lessons, Bird Videos, etc. Bird Databases - World Wide AVIBASE: THE WORLD BIRD DATABASES - Denis Lepage Multimedia Bird Databases, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports - Avian Databases, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Available in English & Dutch/Nederlands, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Portuguese/Português, Spanish/Español, Swedish/Svenska, etc. AVIBASE is "...an extensive database information system about all birds of the world, containing over 3.5 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies of birds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in several languages and more...." For more information see Avibase or Bird Studies Canada Bird Databases - Africa AFRICAN BIRD IMAGE DATABASE - African Bird Clu, Bird Explorers Multimedia African Bird Image Database (Text & Images). For more information see African Bird Club Bird Databases - Asia BIRDS OF INDIA IMAGE DATABASE & BIRD SONGS (QUICKTIME, ETC.) - Oriental Bird Club Multimedia Birds of India Database & Bird Songs (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). ORIENTAL BIRD DATABASE - Oriental Bird Club Multimedia Birds of Asia Image Database (Text & Images). For more information see Oriental Bird Club Bird Databases - Europe BIRDS OF THE NETHERLANDS & BIRD SONGS (QUICKTIME, ETC.) - IVN Vecht & Plassengebied, The Netherlands Multimedia Birds of the Netherlands Image Database (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see IVN Vecht & Plassengebied Bird Databases - South America BIRD IMAGE DATABASE & SONGS OF BRAZILIAN BIRDS (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Ministério do Meio Ambiente, Brazil Multimedia Bird Songs (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). "...Songs amongst the most beautiful, strange, or rare birds from all habitats have been selected from Amapá to Rio Grande do Sul...." Bird Databases - North America BIRD IMAGE DATABASE & BIRD SONGS, VIDEOS & ONLINE BIRD GUIDE (REALPLAYER) - Cornell Lab ot Ornithology, Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity, Cornell University Multimedia Bird Images Database, Bird Songs, Bird Guides & Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Each Bird Species includes "...Photos; Description; Sound & Sonograms; Conservation Status; Other Names; Cool Facts; Sex Differences; Full detailed species account; Similar Species; Habitat; Food; Behavior; Reproduction; Range Map; Sources; etc..." For more information see All About Birds or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology BIRD IMBAGE DATABASE & BIRD SONGS (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - eNature.com Multimedia Bird Images Database, Bird Songs, Bird Guides & Lessons (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Each Bird Species includes "...Photos; Description; Sound; Habitat; Nesting; etc..." For more information see eNature.com BIRD IMAGE DATABASE & BIRD SONGS (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - T. Phillips, Department of Mathematics, State University of New York, Stony Brook NY Multimedia Bird Image Database & Bird Songs (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Tony Phillips' Home Page BIRD DATABASE & BIRD SONGS (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Lang Elliott and Mighty Pods, LLC. Multimedia Bird Image Database & Bird Songs (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Learn Bird Songs "...This site is dedicated to helping bird enthusiasts, who are used to looking for birds with binoculars and scopes, add to their expertise as birders by listening for them as well..." BIRDS - U.S. & CANADA - J.R. Sauer, J.E. Hines, G. Gough, I. Thomas & B.G. Peterjohn; The North American Breeding Bird Survey Results and Analysis. Version 96.4. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD, U.S. Geological Survery Multimedia Bird Databases, Lessons (Text, Images, Simulations & Audio/Sound). For more information see Patuxent Wildlife Research Center or the U.S. Geological Survery Examples of Bird Databases include Bird Species | Bird Songs | Distribution Maps | Clickable Map NON-WATERFOWL - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Non-Waterfowl Databases, Lessons, Identification Tools (Text & Images). NPWRC Online Biological Resources Non-waterfowl Birds Database includes over "150" Non-Waterfowl Databases, Lessons, and Identification Tools. For more information see Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Some examples include Ranges of North American Breeding Birds Bird Checklists of the United States Bird Indexes BIRDINGONTHE.NET - Karen Phillips Multimedia Bird Index (Text & Images). BIRD SONGS: INDEX OF BIRD SONG SITES WORLD WIDE (QUICKTIME, REALPLAYER & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - T. Phillips, Department of Mathematics, State University of New York, Stony Brook NY Multimedia Bird Songs (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see Tony Phillips' Home Page Migration of Birds - U.S. & Canada MIGRATION OF BIRDS - Original Author: F.C. Lincoln; Revised By S.R. Peterson, 1979, Revised By John L. Zimmerman, 1998, Associate Editor P.A. Anastasi; Illustrated by B. Hines; Hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Multimedia Migration of Birds Textbook (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). Migration of Birds "...The changing picture of bird populations throughout the year intrigues those who are observant and who wish to know the source and destination of these birds. While many species of fish, mammals, and even insects undertake amazing migratory journeys, birds as a group are the most mobile creatures on Earth..." Examples of "Migration of Birds" Chapters include "...Techniques for Studying Migration; Evolution of Migration; Stimulus for Migration; When Birds Migrate; Flight Speed and Rate of Migration; Migratory Flight Altitude; Segregation During Migration; Orientation and Navigation; Routes of Migration; Patterns of Migration; etc..." For more information see Non-waterfowl Birds; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Avian Zoo Husbandry Manuals, Lectures, etc. TOUCAN HUSBANDRY MANUAL - Authors: Bob Seibels & Martin Vince, Riverbanks Zoo and hosted by the Nashville Zoo Multimedia Toucan Husbandry Manual for the AZA Piciformes TAG (Text & Images). Toucan Husbandry Manual for the AZA Piciformes TAG includes "...Acquisition & Acclimatization; Toucan Housing; Toucan Quarantine; Toucan Breeding Enclosure Setup..." For more information see the Nashville Zoo Cranes: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. CRANES - Complied by C.D. Meine & G.W. Archibald, IUCN, Gland, Switzerland & Cambridge, U.K., and hosted by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Crane Textbook (Text & Images). Cranes "...Although this document is based on thorough scientific information, it has been written in lively and vibrant language, understandable to a broad audience, from scientists and conservationists to government officials and nature lovers in general..." Crane Lessons include "...Crane Evolution and Classification; Crane Biology; Crane Species; etc..." For more information see Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Some examples include Breeding Species: Blue Crane Ducks, Geese, Waterfowl: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. WATERFOWL - DUCKS, GEESE ETC. - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Waterfowl Textbooks, Manuals, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Waterfowl Identification Tools (Text & Images). For more information see Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Examples from over "125" Waterfowl Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Identification Tools, etc. include Ducks at a Distance - A Waterfowl Identification Guide - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Duck Identification Guide - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Species, Age and Sex Identification of Ducks Using Wing Plumage - S.M. Carney Homemade Nest Sites for Giant Canada Geese - T.A Messmer, M.A. Johnson & F.B. Lee Parrots: Textbooks, Manuals, Lectures, etc. Parrot Textbooks with Text, Images & Videos/Movies THE COMPLETE LEXICON OF PARROTS - T. Pittman Multimedia Parrot Textbook (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). The Complete Lexicon of Parrots "...The text is intended to provide a pertinent description of the species without claiming to be exhaustive in any way..." Each Parrot Species includes "...Parrot Description and Illustrations; Parrot Distributions and Maps; Parrot Habitat; Parrot Habits; Parrot Diet; Parrot Breeding Behaviour; etc..." Examples of Parrots include Macaws Cockatoos Raptors (Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Ospreys, Owls), Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports Raptor Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports RAPTORS - The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota Multimedia Raptor Lessons (Text & Images). The Raptor Center "...In additional to treating approximately 800 birds a year, the internationally known program reaches more than 240,000 people each year through public education programs and events, provides training in avian medicine..." Raptors Training Videos RAPTOR TRAINING VIDEOS (QUICKTIME) - Southeastern Raptor Center, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University Multimedia Raptor Training Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). The Raptor Training Facility "...consists of 24 state of the art mews which house raptors that cannot be released and are therefore used for public education..." For more information see Southeastern Raptor Center; Department of Clinical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine

AMPHIBIANS Amphibian Species - Taxonomy Amphibian Species Indexes & Databases - World AMPHIBIAN SPECIES OF THE WORLD - Department of Herpetology, Division of Vertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), New York City, N.Y. Multimedia Amphibian Species Database (Text & Images). For more information see Department of Herpetology; AMNH Research Sites or the American Museum of Natural History Amphibian Species Indexes & Databases - Canada & U.S. SPECIES IDENTIFICATION GUIDE: ONLINE GUIDE FOR AMPHIBIANS IN THE U.S. & CANADA - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, North Dakota, a Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Government Multimedia Amphibian Species Database, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Identification Guides (Text & Images). Identification of Amphibians in North America "...For the species covered in this guide we provide a brief description of along with several pictures to display the different color morphs and patterns. When appropriate, tips are given to help separate very similar species. Line drawings are also available..." For more information see Amphibians & Reptiles; Biological Resources; Site Map or the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center AMPHIBIANS OF CANADA - Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network/ Réseau Canadien de Conservation des Amphibiens et des Reptiles Multimedia Amphibian Species Database, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Identification Guides (Text & Images). For more information see the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network/ Réseau Canadien de Conservation des Amphibiens et des Reptiles Amphibian Anatomy Frog Anatomy Lessons with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound FROG: INTERACTIVE FROG DISSECTION - Instructional Technology, University of Virginia Multimedia Frog Dissection Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Net Frog "...The purpose of this lab activity is to help you learn the anatomy of a frog and give you a better understanding of the anatomy..." For more information see Instructional Technology Frog Anatomy Lessons with Text & Images FROG PROJECT: INTERACTIVE FROG DISSECTION - Lawrence Berkeley Lab. (LBL) Multimedia Frog Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Frog Project "...This game tests your knowledge of the 3D spatial relationships between the organs in the frog. The game starts with an image of the nerves in the frog..." For more information see The Whole Frog Project Amphibian Embryology Amphibian Embryology Lessons AMPHIBIAN EMBRYOLOGY - J. Hardin, Zoology Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison Multimedia Amphibian Embryology Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Amphibian Embryology" Lessons include "...Amphibian Fertilization; Amphibian Cleavage; Amphibian Gastrulation; Amphibian Neurulation; Amphibian Glossary..." For more information see Welcome to the Amphibian Embryology Tutorial; Dynamics of Development!; Zoo Web or the Zoology Department BATS Bat Species, Anatomy, Nutrition, etc., Bat Species, Anatomy, Nutrition, etc., Lessons BAT SPECIES - Bat Conservation International, Inc. Multimedia Bat Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Bat Species "...Bats are animals of extraordinary ecological and economic importance. They are primary predators of vast numbers of night-flying insects around the world, including many of our most costly crop and forest pests..." For more information see the Bat Conservation International Bat Sounds BAT CALLS (QUICKTIME & WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Mary Wenzel, BatCalls.org Multimedia Bat Calls - Bat Sounds (Text, Images & Audio/Sound). For more information see BatCalls.org Bat Acoustics Bat Acoustics Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports HOW BATS' EARS PROBE SPACE: LOOK AROUND WHILE YOU WHISTLE - R. Müller & J.C.T. Hallam, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Multimedia Bat Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). How Bats' Ears Probe Space "...We have developed a set of methods which can predict the acoustic properties of these natural biosonar antennae. Our method allows us, for the first time to our knowledge, to map the sensitivity of a bat's ear to low-, -mid, and high frequencies in three dimensions..." For more information see the J.C.T. Hallam's Home Page or the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute BOAR Wild Boar Species, Housing, Feeding Wild Boar Species, Housing, Feeding, etc. Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports WILD BOAR - Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba, Canada Multimedia Wild Boar Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Wild Boar" Lessons include "...Wild Boar Production Management; Wild Boar Behaviour; Wild Boar Housing; Wild Boar Fencing; Wild Boar Feeding; etc..." For more information see Livestock or Manitoba Agriculture

Cats - Feline

Cat Breeds ~ Cat Age Calculators ~ Cat Anatomy ~ Cat/Kitten Development Cat Clinical Medicine - Feline Clinical Medicine Feline Clinical Practice Guidelines Feline Laboratory Tests Feline Nutrition ~ Feline Body Condition Scoring ~ Feline Diseases & Parasites Feline Emergency and Critical Care

CATS - FELINE Cat Breeds - Feline Breeds Cat Breeds Database with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound CATS: BREED SELECTOR - Ralston Purina Company Multimedia Cat Breeds Database (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Cat Breed Selector also includes: "...Cat Behavior; Cat Food & Nutrition; Cat Health; etc..." For more information see Ralston Purina Company Cat Breeds Databases CFA CAT BREEDS - Cat Fanciers' Association Multimedia Cat Breeds Database (Text & Images). CFA "...recognizes 39 pedigreed breeds for showing in the Championship Class, and 1 breed as Miscellaneous. Our breed profiles below present a brief look at each breed's history, characteristics and personality. The historical breed articles give an indepth and detailed look at the history of a breed..." For more information see Cat Fanciers' Association CAT BREEDS & BREEDER REFERRAL LIST - Cat Fanciers Multimedia Cat Breeds Database (Text & Images). Click on "Cat Facts" and then "Breeds" The Fanciers Breeder Referral List "...includes over two thousand Internet-connected breeders of pedigreed cats who are willing to act as referrals and provide answers to questions about their breeds..." Cat Age Calculators CAT AGE CALCULATOR - J. Green, Julia Computer Consulting, LLC For more information see Julia Computer Consulting, LLC Cat Anatomy Cat Anatomy Lectures & Lessons ANATOMY OF CAT - College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Multimedia Cat Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Cat Anatomy "...The pictures in this section are reprinted with permission by the copyright owner, Hill's Pet Nutrition, from the Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy..." Examples of "Cat Anatomy" Lessons include "...Cardiovascular System of the Cat; Lymphatic System of the Cat; Digestive System of the Cat; Musculoskeletal System of the Cat; Respiratory System of the Cat; Urogenital System of the Cat; etc..." For more information see Pet Health Topics or the Site Map or the College of Veterinary Medicine VIRTUAL CAT ANATOMY: CAT ANATOMY STUCTURE FOR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II - R.D. Roper & C. Parker, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Multimedia Cat External & Internal Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Cat External & Internal Anatomy" Lessons include "...Cat Facial Features; Cat Oral Cavity; Cat Endocrine System; Cat Digestive System; Cat Respiratory System; etc..." For more information see The JD Science Lab or the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Cat Muscles Lecture & Lessons CAT MUSCLES - R.D. Roper & C. Parker, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Multimedia Cat Muscle Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Cat Muscle" Lessons include "...Muscles of the Neck; Muscles of the Chest; Muscles of the Abdomen; etc..." For more information see The JD Science Lab or the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Feline Development - Kitten Development KITTEN DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR - Purrinlot Multimedia Kitten Development (Text & Images). Kitten Development Calculator "...shows you how your kitten is developing after it is born. Each "bar" in the time-table stands for a certain event,..." For more information see Purrinlot Cat Clinical Medicine - Feline Clinical Medicine Related Centers for Feline Clinical Medicine FOR MORE CAT CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Feline Clinical Practice Guidelines CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES - American Association of Feline Practitioners Multimedia Feline Clinical Practice Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "Feline Clinical Practice" Guidelines include "...Basic Guidelines of Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in Cats; Feline Behavior Guidelines; Feline Senior Care Guidelines; Feline Vaccination Guidelines; Zoonosis Guidelines; etc..." For more information see Professionals or the American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Laboratory Tests: Feline Normal Values - Feline Reference Intervals CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (FELINE - CAT) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (FELINE - CAT) - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology HOW TO READ LABORATORY TESTS: FELINE - Douglas Island Veterinary Service Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Tests (Text & Images). Feline Laboratory Test for Normal Values include: "...CBC Values Explained (Red Blood Cells; Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; White blood cells; Calcium; Blood Urea Nitrogen; Blood Glucose; etc.); Urinalysis Values Explained; Normal Values Table..." For more information see Diseases or the Douglas Island Veterinary Service Cat Nutrition - Kitten Nutrition NUTRITION SUPPORT SERVICE VETERINARY DIET MANUAL CATS OR DOGS - C.A. Tony Buffington, Nutrition Support Service, Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Cat Diet Manual (Text & Images). Veterinary Diet INPUT Values include: "...Which manufacturers would you like included? Which form(s) must the diet come in?; Categories for which the diet is designated; etc..." For more information see the Nutrition Support Service; Small Animal Medicine Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CATS - Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs & Cats, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) & Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements for Cats (Text & Images). "...Cats need several different kinds of nutrients to survive: amino acids from protein, fatty acids and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. The tables in this pamphlet provide recommended daily allowances for nutrients based on the amount required to maintain good health in normal cats. Your cat's unique nutritional requirements will depend on its size and its stage in life, among other factors..." Examples of "Nutrient Requirements for Cats" Subject Catgories include "...Proteins and Amino Acids; Fats and Fatty Acids; Energy Needs; Vitamins; Minerals 8 Feeding Practices; Food Choices..." For more information see Nutrient Requirements for Cats & Dogs; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) Feline Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING CHART: CATS AND DOGS - C.A. Tony Buffington, Nutrition Support Service, Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Feline Body Condition Scoring Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see the Nutrition Support Service; Small Animal Medicine Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine Feline Common Diseases & Parasites - Ascardis, Hookworms, Heatworm PREVENTION OF ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION OF ASCARIDS AND HOOKWORMS OF DOGS & CATS - Division of Parasitic Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids & Hookworms for Dogs & Cats Guidelines for Veterinarians (Text & Images). Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids & Hookworms for Dogs & Cats includes "...Ascarids and Hookworms; Zoonotic Transmission and Human Disease; The Public Health Problem; etc..." For more information see the Parasitic Pathways: Zoonotic Diseases; Division of Parasitic Diseases: Professionals; Division of Parasitic Diseases; National Center for Infectious Diseases or the CDC GUIDELINES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEARTWORM: CAT - American Heartworm Society (AHS) Multimedia Heartworm Guidelines for Veterinarians (Text & Images). Guidelines For the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) Infection in Cats include "...Epidemiology; Biology of Feline Heartworm Infection; Pathophysiology of Feline Heartworm Disease; Physical Diagnosis; Diagnostic Testing; Treatment; Chemoprophylaxis; Additional Considerations for Adulticide Therapy..." For more information see the American Heartworm Society (AHS) Feline Emergency and Critical Care THE EMERGENCY CASE SIMULATOR (SHOCKWAVE) - Produced by the Electronic Media Unit, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, U.K. Multimedia Veterinary Emergency Cases (Text, Images & Simulations). As a veterinary surgeon "...some of the most challenging cases are those that present as clinical emergencies. Time is of the essence. The decisions you take and the amount of time it takes to make them will mean the difference between life and death..." "...To assist you in the management of these cases you have at your disposal an armoury of diagnostic tests and facilities as well as a pharmacy and options for surgical intervention..." For more information see eMedia Review Site or the The Royal Veterinary College VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE (CCU RESOURCES) - W.E. Wingfield, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Course, Lessons, Calculators & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Examples of "Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Medicine" Lessons & Cases include Basic Life Support for Dogs & Cats Examples of "Basic Life Support for Dogs & Cats" Lessons include Risk Factors; Warning Signs and Diagnosis of Cardiopulmonary Arrest; Phases of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Goals; Basic Life Support; General Guidelines for CPR in Animals; etc..." First Aid for Small Animals Examples of "First Aid for Small Animals" Lessons include "...Bleeding; Choking; Heat Stroke; Limping; Bites and Stings; etc..." Emergency Medicine Cases Examples from over "22" "Emergency Medicine Cases" include "...Gastric Dilatation Volvulus; Addisonian Crisis; Dilated Cardiomyopathy; Tetanus; Warfarin Toxicity; Feline Asthma; Ibuprofen Toxicity; Laryngeal Paralysis; Pyloric Obstruction; etc..." Trauma Examples of "Trauma" Lessons & Cases include Initial Evaluation and Systems Priorities "...Arterial Bleeding; Respiratory System; Cardiovascular System; Hemorrhage and Transfusion; Neurological System; etc..." Injuries Interfering with Vital Physiological Functions Case Studies; etc. ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS AND CATS - W.E. Wingfield & R.A. Bowen, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Enteral Nutrition Calculator for Dogs & Cats INPUT Values include: "...Calculate basal energy requirement (BER); Calculate maintenance energy requirement (MER); Calculate Volume of Formula Required; Calculate Protein Requirement; Calculate Protein Supplementation..." For more information see Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

CROCODILE Crocodile Species, Taxonomy, Breeding, Nutrition, etc. Crocodilian Biology Database, Courses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports CROCODILIAN BIOLOGY DATABASE - Author: A. Britton, and hosted by the Crocodile Specialist Group, Florida Museum of Natural Museum, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Multimedia Crocodilian Biology Database including Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Crocodilians: Natural History & Conservation (aka crocodilian.com) "...is an ongoing project with the aim of providing educational and research information on these incredible archosaurs..." Examples of "Crocodilian Biology Database" including Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports include "...Evolution & Taxonomy; Morphology; Diet & Feeding; Breeding; etc..." For more information see Crocodilian Biology Home Page at Florida Museum; Adam Britton's Home Page; Crocodile Specialist Group or the Florida Museum of Natural Museum Examples of "Crocodilian Biology Database" Subject Catgories include Crocodilian Communciation Crocodilian Communciation Audio Files include "...Threat Calls; Distress Calls; Hatching Calls; Male Courtship Bellow; etc..." Crocodilian Biology Crocodilian Biology Lessons include "...Sense Organs; Locomotion; etc..." Crocodilian Captive Care Crocodilian Captive Care "...Although this document refers primarily to caimans (specifically the spectacled caiman), information found here is applicable to all 23 crocodilian species. Despite their geographical range, their morphological and behavioural differences, all crocodilians have very similar basic husbandry requirements..." Crocodilian Captive Care Lessons include "...Species; Purchasing; Housing; Feeding; Handling; Health Care; etc..."

Dog - Canine

Dog Breeds Databases ~ Dog Age Calculators Dog Anatomy, Canine Nervous System & Canine Brain Atlas Canine Pregnancy Calendar & Whelping Calculator Canine Clinical Medicine Canine Physical Examination ~ Canine Laboratory Tests Canine Nutrition ~ Canine Body Condition Scoring Canine Diseases & Parasites ~ Canine Emergency and Critical Care Dog Training, Behavior Problems, Obedience, Common Commands, etc.

DOG - CANINE Dog Breeds - Canine Breeds Dog Breeds Databases with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound DOGS: BREED SELECTOR - Ralston Purina Company Multimedia Database (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Dog Breed Selector also includes "...Dog Food & Nutrition; Dog Health; Dog Behavior; etc..." For more information see Ralston Purina Company Dog Breeds Databases DOG BREEDS - The American Kennel Club (AKC) Multimedia (Text & Images). The American Kennel Club "...is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884,..." For more information see Dog Breeds or The American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Age Calculators DOG AGE CALCULATOR - Cindy's K-9 Clips, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada Multimedia Dog Age Calculator (Text & Images). For more information see Cindy's K-9 Clips DOG AGE CALCULATOR - Bow Wow Meow Pty. Ltd. Multimedia Dog Age Calculator (Text & Images). For more information see Bow Wow Meow Canine Anatomy - Dog Anatomy Canine Anatomy Lectures & Lessons ANATOMY OF DOG - College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Multimedia Dog Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Dog Anatomy" Lessons include "...Cardiovascular System of the Dog; Lymphatic System of the Dog; Digestive System of the Dog; Musculoskeletal System of the Dog; Respiratory System of the Dog; Urogenital System of the Dog; etc..." For more information see Pet Health Topics or the Site Map or the College of Veterinary Medicine Canine Anatomy Viewer VISIBLE DOG VIEWER (JAVA APPLET) - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University, Germany Multimedia Dog Anatomy Viewer (Text & Images). The Visible Dog Viewer "...is a user friendly Java programme written to allow you to explore every slice of the Visible Dog database from three different viewpoints (axial, coronal and sagittal)..." For more information see the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Canine Planar Anatomy CANINE PLANAR ANATOMY QUIZ - T.F. Fletcher, Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Multimedia Canine Planar Anatomy Quiz (Text & Images). Canine Planar Anatomy Quiz "...is employed primarily to focus your attention on various anatomical feaures and only secondarily to assess your anatomical knowledge..." For more information see Veterinary Anatomy Canine Brain Atlases CANINE BRAIN ATLAS - T.F. Fletcher, Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Multimedia Canine Brain Atlas (Text & Images). Examples of "Canine Brain Atlas Transverse" Sections include "...Septum and Striate Body; Rostral Commissure and Corpus Striatum; Optic Chiasm and Telencephalon; Habenular Nucleus and Piriform Lobe; Mamillary Nucleus and Piriform Lobe; Diencephalon and Mesencepahlon Junction; Oculomotor Nucleus and Red Nucleus; etc..." For more information see Veterinary Anatomy or the College of Veterinary Medicine Canine Cardiovascular System Lectures & Lessons 3D DOG HEART - Elizabeth Cherry & Flavio Fento, The Virtual Heart, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia 3D Dog Heart (Text & Images). For more information see The Virtual Heart Canine Nervous System Lectures & Lessons CANINE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHWAYS - T.F. Fletcher, Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Multimedia Canine Nervous System Lectures (Text & Images). Canine Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) "...focuses on visceral efferent pathways that innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands in the dog..." Examples of "Canine Autonomic Nervous Systems" Lectures include "...Visceral Efferent Pathways; Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Divisions; Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Functions; etc..." For more information see Veterinary Anatomy or the College of Veterinary Medicine Canine Pregnancy Calendar & Whelping Calculator CANINE PREGNANCY CALENDAR - Schaferhund.Com Canine Pregnancy Calendar - Canine Pregnancy Calculator "...shows you how your dams pregnancy develops. Each "bar" in the time-table stands for a certain event, if you move your mousepointer over a bar (don't click), a string will be printed in the status bar of your window below and tells you what's happening..." For more information see Schaferhund.Com the German Shepherd Information Source

Canine Clinical Medicine Related Centers for Clinical Clinical Medicine FOR MORE CLINICAL MEDICINE ATLASES, CASES, COURSES, DATABASES, JOURNALS, TEXTBOOKS, LESSONS, VIDEOS, ETC. SEE THE VETERINARY CENTER: CLINICAL MEDICINE Canine Clinical Examination - Dog Physical Examination Video Lessons PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF LAME DOGS: SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY 938-644 (REAL PLAYER) - P. Muir, Small Animal Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Multimedia Clinical Physical Examination of Lame Dogs Video Lessons (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio Sound). For more information see Course materials; Department of Surgical Sciences or the School of Veterinary Medicine Canine Laboratory Tests: Canine Normal Values - Canine Reference Intervals CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (CANINE - DOG) - Clinical Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...Routine Hemogram Reference Intervals: HCT; RBC; Hgb; MCV; MCH; MCHC; WBC; etc. Hematology Bench (Manual) Percent Differential Reference Intervals; Advia Automated Absolute Differential Reference Intervals; etc..." Coagulation Reference Intervals; Chemistry (Hitachi 917) Reference Intervals include: "...Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; Bicarbonate; Anion Gap; Glucose; BUN; Creatinine; Uric Acid; etc..." Venous Blood Gas and Electrolyte Reference Intervals include: "...pH; pCO2; pO2; HCO3; TCO2; SBE; Na; etc..." Immunology Reference Intervals include "...Agarose Gel Reference Intervals Immunoglobulin Reference Intervals For more information see the Clinical Pathology or the College of Veterinary Medicine CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY REFERENCE INTERVALS: (CANINE - DOG) - Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Reference Intervals (Text & Images). Reference Intervals for Bovine, Equine, Canine & Feline include: Hematology Reference Intervals include: "...WBC; RBC; Hb; MCV; MCH; Platelets; etc..." Serum Chemistries Reference Intervals include: "...Na; K; Anion Gap; Ga; Mg; BUN; Glucose; etc..." Bile Acids Reference Intervals; Blood Gas Analysis (arterial) Reference Intervals; Coagulation Reference Intervals; Cortisol Reference Intervals. For more information see Testing & Fees; Clinical Pathology; Diagnostic Services or the Department of Veterinary Pathology HOW TO READ LABORATORY TESTS: CANINE - Douglas Island Veterinary Service Multimedia Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Tests (Text & Images). Canine Laboratory Test for Normal Values include: CBC Values Explained "...Red Blood Cells; Hematocrit; Hemoglobin; White Blood Cells; Calcium; Blood Urea Nitrogen; Blood Glucose; etc..." Urinalysis Values Explained; Normal Values Table..." For more information see Diseases or the Douglas Island Veterinary Service

Canine Nutrition - Dog Nutrition Manuals, Publications, Lectures & Lessons NUTRITION SUPPORT SERVICE VETERINARY DIET MANUAL CATS OR DOGS - C.A. Tony Buffington, Nutrition Support Service, Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Dog Diet Manual (Text & Images). Veterinary Diet INPUT Values include "...Which manufacturers would you like included? Which form(s) must the diet come in?; Categories for which the diet is designated; etc..." For more information see the Nutrition Support Service; Small Animal Medicine Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS - Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs & Cats, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR), & Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements for Dogs Publication (Text & Images). Nutrient Requirements for Dogs "...Dogs need several different kinds of nutrients to survive: amino acids from protein, fatty acids and carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. The tables in this pamphlet provide recommended daily allowances for nutrients based on the amount required to maintain good health in normal dogs. Your dog's unique nutritional requirements will depend on its size and its stage in life, among other factors..." Examples of "Nutrient Requirements for Dogs" Sections include "...Proteins and Amino Acids; Fats and Fatty Acids; Energy Needs; Vitamins; Minerals 8 Feeding Practices; Food Choices..." For more information see Nutrient Requirements for Cats & Dogs; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) Canine Body Condition Scoring BODY CONDITION SCORING CHART: DOGS & CATS - C.A. Tony Buffington, Nutrition Support Service, Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University Multimedia Canine Body Condition Scoring Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see the Nutrition Support Service; Small Animal Medicine Section; Sections; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Departments or the College of Veterinary Medicine Canine Diseases & Parasites Guidelines, Publications, Databases, Lessons PREVENTION OF ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION OF ASCARIDS AND HOOKWORMS OF DOGS & CATS - Division of Parasitic Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids & Hookworms for Dogs & Cats Guidelines for Veterinarians (Text & Images). Prevention of Zoonotic Transmission of Ascarids & Hookworms for Dogs & Cats Guidelines include "...Ascarids and Hookworms; Zoonotic Transmission and Human Disease; The Public Health Problem; etc..." For more information see the Parasitic Pathways: Zoonotic Diseases; Division of Parasitic Diseases: Professionals; Division of Parasitic Diseases; National Center for Infectious Diseases or the CDC GUIDELINES FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HEARTWORM: DOG - American Heartworm Society (AHS) Multimedia Heartworm Guidelines for Veterinarians (Text & Images). Guidelines For the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) Infection in Dogs include "...Epidemiology; Primary Diagnostic Screening; Heartworm Chemoprophylaxis; Retesting; Other Diagnostic Aids; Preadulticide Evaluation; Adulticide Therapy; Surgical Extraction of Adult Heartworms; Additional Considerations for Adulticide Therapy; etc..." For more information see the American Heartworm Society (AHS) CANINE GENETIC DISEASES NETWORK - College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Canine Genetic Diseases Database (Text & Images). Canine Genetic Diseases Database "...Genetic mutations that cause disease and suffering in dogs..." ...This website is designed to provide information on these projects and serve as a resource for those concerned with canine diseases: breeders, owners, veterinarians, and researchers..." "...Several disease mutations have been identified for inherited diseases in some breeds. See the "DNA TESTS AVAILABLE" section of this website,..." For more information see the College of Veterinary Medicine CANINE EPILEPSY NETWORK - College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Multimedia Canine Epilepsy Database & Sample Submission (Text & Images). CENTRONUCLEAR MYOPATHY (CNM) - LABRADOR RETRIEVERS - L. Tiret & S. Blot, Alfort School of Veterinary Medicine, France Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM) "...is a grave disease that has been of concern in Labrador Retrievers globally since the 1970’s..."

Canine Emergency and Critical Care THE EMERGENCY CASE SIMULATOR (SHOCKWAVE) - Produced by the Electronic Media Unit, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, U.K. Multimedia Veterinary Emergency Cases (Text, Images & Simulations). As a veterinary surgeon "...some of the most challenging cases are those that present as clinical emergencies. Time is of the essence. The decisions you take and the amount of time it takes to make them will mean the difference between life and death..." "...To assist you in the management of these cases you have at your disposal an armoury of diagnostic tests and facilities as well as a pharmacy and options for surgical intervention..." For more information see eMedia Review Site or the The Royal Veterinary College VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE (CCU RESOURCES) - W.E. Wingfield, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Multimedia Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Course, Lessons, Calculators & Cases (Text & Images). For more information see Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Examples of "Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Medicine" Lessons & Cases include Basic Life Support for Dogs & Cats Examples of "Basic Life Support for Dogs & Cats" Lessons include Risk Factors; Warning Signs and Diagnosis of Cardiopulmonary Arrest; Phases of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Goals; Basic Life Support; General Guidelines for CPR in Animals; etc..." First Aid for Small Animals Examples of "First Aid for Small Animals" Lessons include "...Bleeding; Choking; Heat Stroke; Limping; Bites and Stings; etc..." Emergency Medicine Cases Examples from over "22" "Emergency Medicine Cases" include "...Gastric Dilatation Volvulus; Addisonian Crisis; Dilated Cardiomyopathy; Tetanus; Warfarin Toxicity; Feline Asthma; Ibuprofen Toxicity; Laryngeal Paralysis; Pyloric Obstruction; etc..." Trauma Examples of "Trauma" Lessons & Cases include Initial Evaluation and Systems Priorities "...Arterial Bleeding; Respiratory System; Cardiovascular System; Hemorrhage and Transfusion; Neurological System; etc..." Injuries Interfering with Vital Physiological Functions Case Studies; etc. ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS AND CATS - W.E. Wingfield & R.A. Bowen, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University Enteral Nutrition Calculator for Dogs & Cats INPUT Values include: "...Calculate basal energy requirement (BER); Calculate maintenance energy requirement (MER); Calculate Volume of Formula Required; Calculate Protein Requirement; Calculate Protein Supplementation..." For more information see Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; Emergency and Critical Care Medicine; James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital or the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Canine Training, Behavior, etc., Dog Training, Behavior Problems, Obedience, Common Commands, etc., Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Guidelines with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOR - M. Plonsky, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Multimedia Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Guidelines WW (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Dog Training & Behavior" Subject Categories include Puppies "...Housetraining; Socialization; Chewing & Biting..." General Training Issues "...Ownership; Training Basics; etc..." Specific Issues "...Housetraining; Crate Training; Commands; Equipment Used; Tricks; Play;..." Obedience "...Competition; Clicker Training; Learning Theory; Electronic Collars; etc..." Assistance Dogs; Dog Chores Involving Smell; Protection & Police/Military Training..." For more information see Mark Plonsky's Home Page or the Department of Psychology Some examples from over "100" Dog Training Lessons include General Topics in Dog Behavior Examples of "General Topics in Dog Behavior" Subject Categories include "...History & Evolution; Genetics & Breeding; Neutering/Altering; Vision; etc..." Photos & Videos of Working Dogs in Action Examples of "Photos & Videos of Working Dogs in Action" Subject Categories include "...Agility; Hunting; Protection; etc..."

ELEPHANTS Elephant Care Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines, Textbooks, Handbooks, Manuals ELEPHANT CARE FOR PROFESSIONALS - Elephant Care International Multimedia Elephant Care for Professionals Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines, Handbooks & Manuals (Text & Images). Elephant Care International "...is the first nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to elephant healthcare. We provide direct care, information resources for care-givers, and support community-based initiatives to reduce deaths and injuries caused by human-elephant conflict..." For more information see Sitemap or Elephant Care International Examples of "Elephant Care for Professional" Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports include Ophthalmic Products (Topical) Medication Techniques for Elephants Examples of "Medication Techniques for Elephants" include "...Oral; Injection; Subcutaneous; Intravenous; Regional Digital Intravenous Perfusion; Rectal Administration; Topical Treatment; Superficial Wounds; etc..." Elephant Ophthalmic Products (Topical) Drug Monographs Index for Elephants Tables of Parenteral Fluids for Elephants Elephant Bibliographic Database Elephant Clinical Medicine Textbooks BIOLOGY, MEDICINE, AND SURGERY OF ELEPHANTS - Authors: M.E. Fowler & S.K. Mikota, Including over 20 Contributors; Published by Blackwell Publishing Multimedia Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants Book (Text & Images). Click on one of the "Contents" and then "Table of Contents" on Right Hand Side. Examples of "Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants" Book's 35 Chapters include "...Taxonomy, Classification, History, and Evolution of Elephants; Elephant Behavior and Elephant Social Life; Elephant Nutrition; Elephant Physical Restraint and Elephant Handling; Elephant Surgery and Surgical Conditions; Elephant Antemortem Diagnostics; Elephant Neonatal Care and Elephant Hand Rearing; Elephant Respiratory System; Elephant Cardiovascular System; Elephant Nervous System; For more information see Google Books LIONS Lion Anatomy Lectures, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Atlases Lion Brain Atlases LION BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Lion Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Lion Research Databases, Lessons, Publications & Technical Reports with Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound LION RESEARCH CENTER (QUICKTIME) - The Lion Research Center, University of Minnesota Multimedia Lion Research Databases, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). The Lion Research Center has two main goals. First, to promote research into the basic biology and conservation of African lions. Second, to make our research findings available to the public..." Examples of Lion Research Articles include: "...Analytical DNA Fingerprinting in Lions: Parentage, Genetic Diversity, and Kinship; Captives in the Wild; A Comparative Analysis of Non-Offspring Nursing; Complex Cooperative Strategies in Group-Territorial African Lions; etc..."

Primates

Primate Species Atlases & Databases ~ Primate Brain Atlases Primate Clinical Medicine & Husbandry Infant Monkeys Clinical Medicine ~ Primate Nutrition ~ Primate Diseases Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates Baboon Clinical Medicine ~ Chipanzees Clinical Medicine Cotton-Top Tamarins Clinical Medicine & Husbandry Lorises Clinical Medicine & Husbandry ~ Orangutan Clinical Medicine & Husbandry

PRIMATES Primate Species Atlases & Databases Primate Species Atlases, Databases, including Morphology, Taxonomy, Reproduction, etc. AFRICAN MAMMALS DATABANK - Department of Animal and Human Biology, University of Rome "La Sapienza", & the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE), Rome, Italy African Mammals Databank "......The data bank covers the whole African continent excluding Madagascar, and includes a total of 281 species, belonging to 12 orders and 28 families..." Orders include "...Insectivora; Primates; Carnivora; Sirenia; Perissodactyla; Hyracoidea; Tubulidentata; Artiodactyla; Pholidota; Rodentia; Lagomorpha; Macroscelidae..." "...For each species a set of data on its distribution, ecology, conservation status, etc. has been produced..." For more information see the African Mammals Databank Home Page; Projects or the Department of Animal and Human Biology ESKELETONS - Principal Investigator: J. Kappelman, Physical Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas, Austin Multimedia The eSkeletons Project - Comparative Anatomy Course (Text, Images & Animations). Comparative Anatomy is "...devoted to the study of human and primate comparative anatomy..." Digitized versions of skeletons in 2-D and 3-D in full color include: "...The Gorilla Skeleton; The Orangutan Skeleton; The Baboon Skeleton; Chimpanzee Skeleton..." Examples of "Comparative Anatomy Taxon" Subject Categories include "...Gorilla; Baboon; Orongutan; Chimpanzee; Marmoset; Lemur; Bushbaby; Slow Loris; Tarsier; Squirrel Monkey; etc..." For more information see John Kappelman's Home Page; Physical Anthropology or the Department of Anthropology PRIMATE DATABASE - Primate Info, Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Primate Species Atlas (Text & Images). Examples of "Primate Species Atlas" Subject Categories include Apes "...Gorilla; Gibbon; Chimpanzee; Orangutan..." Old World Monkeys "...Baboon; Guenon; Langur; Macaque; Mangabey; etc..." New World Monkeys "...Owl Nonkey; Spider Monkey; Goeldi's Marmoset; Saki; etc..." Prosimians "...Bushbaby; Lemurs; etc..." For more information see Primate Info or the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center PRIMATE FACTSHEETS - Primate Info, Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Primate Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines (Text & Images). Each PIN Factsheet "...covers one or more species, including morphology, ecology, behavior, and conservation with range maps, images, and an extensive glossary of terms to illustrate the text..." For more information see Primate Info or the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center Primate Brain Atlases ATLAS OF THE PRIMATE BRAIN - R.F. Martin & D.M. Bowden, Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas (Text & Images). Examples of "Primate Brain Atlas" Subject Categories include "...Coronal Sections; Lateral Surface View; Medial Surface View; Dorsal Surface View; Ventral Surface View; etc..." For more information see the Washington National Primate Research Center ATLAS OF THE BRAINSTEM OF THE RHESUS MACAQUE (MACACA MULAATA) IN SITTING POSITION - Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas: Atlas of the Brainstem for Macaca mulatta in the Sitting Position (Text & Images). The "Atlas of the Brainstem for Macaca mulatta in the Sitting Position" Consists "...consists of 72 digitized images of coronal sections of the rhesus brainstem in stereotaxic coordinates relative to the orbitomeatal plane. The zero of all three dimensions is at earbar 0 (eb 0), the midpoint of the interaural line. This version of the atlas includes new images of the previously published 19 coronal sections stained by Cresyl violet for Nissl substance as well as 53 intervening sections at 100 to 200 mu intervals..." For more information see the Washington National Primate Research Center BRAINMAPS: PRIMATE BRAIN STRUCTURE - E.G. Jones, F.A. Gorin, S. Mikula, I. Trotts, J. Stone, Center for Neuroscience, University of California, Davis Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas (Text & Images). Primate Brain Structure Atlas is "...a digital brain atlas based on high-resolution images of serial sections of monkey brains that is fully integrated with a high-speed database server for querying and retrieving data about primate brain structure..." CHIMPANZEE BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Chimpanzee Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection MACACA NEMESTRINA MONKEY ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Macaca Nemestrina Monkey Atlas (Text & Images). Macaca Nemestrina Monkey Atlas "...An adult female Macaca nemestrina (pigtail macaque) weighing 7.2 kg was used in constructing this atlas. CT, PET, and MRI were performed on the monkey before the specimen's head was frozen and cryoplaned. Closely spaced (50 mm) images of the specimen..." For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

Primate Clinical Medicine Infant Monkeys Clinical Medicine INFANT MONKEYS: A GUIDE TO THE CARE, FEEDING, & EVALUATION - G.C. Ruppenthal $ G.P. Sackett, Infant Primate Research Laboratory, Washington Regional Primate Research Center, University of Washington Multimedia Infant Monkey Research Protocol & Technician's Manual (Text & Images). Infant Monkeys "...Our purpose is to provide researchers and colony managers with a model of a research-oriented nursery for nonhuman primates. The model illustrates the scope of the husbandry activities and types of normative developmental data collection pursued in the IPRL. These methods and data support the following major IPRL functions..." Examples of "Infant Monkey Guide to the Care, Feeding & Evaluation" Subject Categories include "...Maternal and Fetal Blood and Amniotic Fluid; Maternal Prepartum Exams; Labor and Delivery; Infant Blood Draws; Physical Growth and Development; Reflex Development; Visual Acuity Assessment; Recognition Memory; Motor Development; etc..." For more information see the Infant Primate Research Laboratory or the Washington Regional Primate Research Center Examples of online Infant Monkey Calculators include Birthweights of Macaca nemestrina (Middle of Page) Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Growth in Macaca Nemestrina (Middle of Page) Primate Nutrition NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES - Ad Hoc Committee on Nonhuman Primate Nutrition, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR), Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Nutrient Requirements of Nonhuman Primates Textbook (Text & Images). Examples of "Nutrient Requirements of Nonhuman Primates" Textbook Chapters include "...Feeding Ecology, Digestive Strategies, and Implications for Feeding Programs in Captivity; Energy; Carbohydrates and Fiber; Protein; Fats and Fatty Acids; Minerals; Vitamins; Water; Pathophysiologic and Life-Stage Considerations; Diet Formulation, Effects of Processing, Factors Affecting Intake, and Dietary Husbandry; Nutrient Requirements; Composition of Foods and Feed Ingredients; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Primate Diseases Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines PATHOLOGY OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES: A SUBSECTION OF POLA 2005 - G. B. Baskin, Department of Pathology, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Tulane University and hosted by the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Multimedia Primate Disease Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines (Text & Images). Pathology of Nonhuman Primate - Starts on Page 3333. Examples of "Primate Disease" Publications, Technical Reports & Guidelines for each Disease includes "...Etiology; Transmission; Clinical; Pathology; etc..." Examples of "Primate Diseases" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Primate Parasites "...Lice; Respiratory Mites; Cestodes; Lungworms; Athesmia; Schistosma; etc..." Primate Protozoan Parasites "...Hepatocystis; Malaria; Amoeba; Encephalitozoonosis; Sarcocystis; etc..." Primate Bacterial Diseases "...Tuberculosis; Leprosy; Helicobacteriosis; Yersiniosis; etc..." Primate Viral Diseases Herpes B; Simian Varicella Virus; Herpesvirus Tamarinus; Herpesvirus Ateles; Monkeypox; Papillomavirus; Hepatitis A, B & C Virus; etc..." Primate Fungal Diseases "...Candidiasis; Blastomycosis; Coccidioidomycosis; etc..." etc. For more information see Department of Veterinary Pathology; Armed Forces Institute of Pathology or the Tulane National Primate Research Center Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates Textbooks OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE CARE AND USE OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES - Committee on Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR), Published by the National Academies Press Multimedia Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates Textbook (Text & Images). Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates "...As with any laboratory environment, facilities that house nonhuman primates have a variety of mechanical, chemical and infectious hazards. With new developments in research technology, there is the potential for a variety of real and perceived unique hazards that could make the management of OHS in this type of workplace a challenging endeavor..." Examples of "Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Nonhuman Primates" Textbook Chapters include "...Identifying Infectious Hazards Associated with the Use of Nonhuman Primates in Research; Identifying Noninfectious Hazards; Risk Assessment: Evaluating Risks to Human Health and Safety; Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Recommendations Applicable to Nonhuman-Primate Research Facilities; Risk Management: The Principles Underlying the Design and Implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Plan; sPostexposure Medical Treatment in Nonhuman-Primate Facilities; etc..." For more information see the National Academies Press: Agriculture; Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR) or the National Academies Press Baboon Clinical Medicine CLINICAL PARAMETERS OF THE NORMAL BABOONS - Southwest National Primate Research Center Multimedia Clinical Parameters of the Normal Baboons (Text & Images). Clinical Parameters of the Normal Baboons include "...Clinical Chemistry Reference Ranges in Baboons; Hematologic Reference Ranges in Baboons; Arterial blood gas Reference Ranges in Baboons; Protein electrophoresis Reference Ranges in Baboons; Urine osmolality Reference Ranges in Baboons; Coagulation Reference Ranges in Baboons..." For more information see Baboons; Primates or the Southwest National Primate Research Center Chipanzees Clinical Medicine CLINICAL PARAMETERS OF THE NORMAL CHIMPANZEES - Southwest National Primate Research Center Multimedia Clinical Parameters of the Normal Chimpanzees Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "Clinical Parameters of the Normal Chimpanzees" include "...Clinical Chemistry Reference Ranges in Chimpanzees; Hematologic Reference Ranges in Chimpanzees; Coagulation Reference Ranges in Chimpanzees..." For more information see Chimpanzees; Primates or the Southwest National Primate Research Center Cotton-Top Tamarins Clinical Medicine & Husbandry PROJECT TAMARIN: COTTON-TOP TAMARINS - Director: A. Savage, Project Tamarin Multimedia Cotton-top Tamarins Publications, Technical Reports, Guidelines (Text & Images & Audio/Sound). Examples of "Cotton-top Tamarins" Subject Categories & Subcategories include Cotton-top Tamarin Vocalizations with Spectrograms & Audio include "...Mobbing; Directed Investigatory; Pre-food; Post-food; General Alarm' etc..." Plant Species Consumed by Cotton-top Tamarins; etc. COTTON-TOP TAMARIN HUSBANDRY MANUAL - Cotton-top Tamarin SSP Multimedia Cotton-top Tamarin Husbandry Manual (Text & Images). Cotton-top Tamarin Husbandry Manual "...The purpose of this husbandry manual is to provide useful guidelines for maintaining and exhibiting cotton-top tamarins in captivity..." Examples of "Cotton-top Tamarin Husbandry Manual" Chapters & Subchapters include Cotton-top Tamarin Reproduction Cotton-top Tamarin Reproduction "...Reproductive Patterns; Ovarian Cycle; Puberty and Puberty Acceleration; etc..." Cotton-top Tamarin Nutrition Cotton-top Tamarin Nutrition "...Captive Diets; Vitamin and Mineral Requirements; Protein and Energy Requirements; Suggested Diet; etc..." Cotton-top Tamarin Veterinary Care Cotton-top Tamarin Veterinary Care Cotton-top Tamarin Normal Reference Values "...Hemogram Values; Clinical Chemistry Values; etc..." Cotton-top Tamarin Examination & Procedures; Cotton-top Tamarin Infectious Diseases "...Bacterial Diseases; Mycotic Diseases; Parasitic Diseases; Viral Diseases; etc..." Cotton-top Tamarin Social Organization; Cotton-top Tamarin Captive Management; etc. Lorises Clinical Medicine & Husbandry MANAGEMENT OF LORISES IN CAPTIVITY - Compiler: Lena C. Larson; Illustrations: Helga Schulze; Published by the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species (CRES); Zoological Society of San Diego & Hosted by the Loris-Conservation Organization Multimedia Management of Lorises in Captivity Manual (Text & Images). Management of Lorises in Captivity Manual "...The purpose of this manual is to provide basic husbandry guidelines to loris managers, caretakers, and veterinarians. The information in this manual has been compiled from numerous articles, reports, and personal experiences by the authors and editors..." Examples of "Management of Lorises in Captivity" Manual Subject Categories include "...Lorises Taxonomy; Lorises Behavior; Lorises Reproduction; Lorises Infant Care; Lorises Nutrition; Lorises Helath; Habitat Design; etc..." For more information see the Loris-Conservation Organization Orangutan Clinical Medicine & Husbandry ORANGUTAN HUSBANDRY MANUAL - Editor: Carol Sodaro, Orangutan SSP Husbandry Advisor, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo & Hosted by the Brookfield Zoo Multimedia Orangutan Husbandry Manual (Text & Images). Examples of "Orangutan Husbandry Manual" Chapters include "...The History of Orangutans in Captivity; Orangutan Behavioral Biology; Orangutan Behavioral Biology Recommendations; Orangutan Development, Orangutan Reproduction and Orangutan Birth Management; Orangutan Infant Development; Orangutan Veterinary Medical Management; etc..." For more information see the Brookfield

RABBITS Rabbit Anatomy, Dental Anatomy, etc. EUROPEAN (DOMESTIC) RABBIT BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Rabbit Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection DENTAL ANATOMY OF RABBITS - R.A. Bowen, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado Multimedia Dental Anatomy of Rabbits (Text & Images). Rabbit Dental Anatomy "...Rabbits are herbivores. Their teeth are unrooted and so grow continually. Like rodents, rabbits may need their incisors trimmed if they are overgrown..." For more information see the Dental Anatomy; Pathophysiology of the Digestive System; Hypertexts for Biomedical Sciences; Welcome to Vivo; Richard A. Bowen's Home Page; Department of Biomedical Sciences or the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Rabbit Care & Health RABBIT HEALTH - House Rabbit Society Multimedia Rabbit Health Lessons (Text & Images). Examples of "Rabbit Health" Subject Categories include "...General Physical Health; Rabbit Gastrointestinal Tract; Rabbit Head and Mouth; Rabbit Neurological Problems; Rabbit Urinary Tract; Rabbit Thorax (Respiratory/Cardiac); Rabbit Muscles and Rabbit Bones; Rabbit External and Internal Parasites; etc..." For more information see the House Rabbit Society Rabbit Commercial Production RABBIT PRODUCTION - Poultry Science Department, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Mississippi State University Multimedia Rabbit Production Publications, Technical Reports & Guidelines (Text & Images). Click on "Rabbit Production Information". Domestic Rabbits "...generally refers to tame rabbits maintained in cages, pens, or other enclosures. They are distinguished from closely related animals existing in the natural or wild state. All breeds and varieties of domestic rabbits were developed from the European rabbit (Oxyctolagus cuniculus)..." Examples of "Rabbit Production" Subject Categories include "...Domestic Rabbits and Their Care; Commercial Rabbit Production; Rabbit Housing Plans; etc..." For more information see Poultry Extension Information Services; Poultry Science Department or the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences REPTILES Reptile Species Databases Reptile Species, Taxonomy EMBL REPTILE DATABASE - Peter Uetz Multimedia Repitle Database (Text & Images). EMBL Repitle Database "...is intended to provide information on the classification of all living reptiles by listing all species and their pertinent higher taxa. The database therefore covers all living snakes, lizards, turtles, amphisbaenians, tuataras, and crocodiles. It is supposed to be a source of taxonomic data, thus providing primarily (scientific) names, synonyms, distributions..." Repitle Database Species include "...Turtles; Lizards; Snakes; Crocodiles; Tuataras; Amphisbaenians..." Each Repitle Species Technical Report includes "...Family; Distribution; Habitat; Size; Nutrition; Behaviour; Reproduction; etc..." Turtle Species, Taxonomy WORLD TURTLE DATABASE - EMYSYSTEM - J.B. Iverson, A.J Kimerling, A.R. Kiester, L.E. Hughes & J. Nicolello & hosted by the Terra Cognita Laboratory, Department of Geosciences, Oregon State University Multimedia Turtle Database (Text & Images). The EMYSystem is "...an information repository supporting global turtle conservation. Our goal is to collect and provide current and historical data about turtle locations, and to help maintain the variety of turtles as part of the world's biodiversity..." For more information see Melissa Kaplan's Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection Reptile Anatomy Snake Anatomy Lessons ANATOMY OF A SNAKE - M.F. Mille, Herpetology.com Multimedia Snake Anatomy Lessons (Text & Images). For more information see Herpetology.com Reptile Clinical Medicine Reptile Clinical Medicine Courses INTRODUCTION TO REPTILE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Introduction to Reptile Diagnostic Testing Course (Text & Images). Click on "Reptile and Amphibian Emerging Infectious Diseases". For more information see Veterinary Courses or the School of Veterinary Medicine REPITLE AND AMPHIBIAN EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES - School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University Multimedia Reptile and Amphibian Emerging Infectious Diseases Course (Text & Images). Click on "Reptile and Amphibian Emerging Infectious Diseases". For more information see Veterinary Courses or the School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Toxinology CLINICAL TOXINOLOGY (POISONOUS SNAKES, SPIDERS, SCORPIONS, MARINE LIFE, TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES & INVERTEBRATES, PLANTS & MUSHROOMS WORLD WIDE) - Toxinology Department, Women's & Children's Hospital (WCH), Adelaide, Australia, & the Department of Paediatrics, University of Adelaide (UA), Australia Multimedia Clinical Toxinology Databses, Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports (Text & Images). Clinical Toxinology "...provide information useful to improving outcomes for humans suffering from envenoming or poisoning by animals, plants or mushrooms..." Examples of "Clinical Toxinology" Subject Categories include "...Poisonous Snakes; Spiders & Scorpions; Marine Life; Terrestrial Vertebrates; Terrestrial Invertebrates; Poisonous Plants; etc..." Clinical Toxinology Content for each Species includes "...Taxonomy and Description; Distribution; Synomomy; Venom Research; Clinical Symptoms and Treatment; Clinical Case Summaries from Literature; First Aid; Antivenom & Antidotes Manufacturers and Suppliers; etc..." For more information see the Toxinology Department VENOMDOC - B.G. Fry, Deputy Director, Australian Venom Research Unit, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Australia Multimedia Clinical Snakes, Amphibians, Scorpions, etc. Technical Reports & Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "VENOMDOC's" Clinical Technical Reports & Guidelines for Snakes, Amphibians, Scorpions, etc. include Antivenom; Snake LD50 "...Intramuscular; Intraperitoneal; Intravenous; Subcutaneous..." Hemotoxinology; Neurotoxinology "...Amphibian neurotoxins; Cone Snail neurotoxins; Scorpion neurotoxins; Snake neurotoxins; Spider neurotoxins; Tetrodotoxin..." etc. Iguana Clinical Medicine IGUANA - M. Kaplan, Fullerton, California Multimedia Iguana Clinical Medicine Lessons, Publications, Technical Reports & Guidelines (Text & Images). Examples of "Iguana Clinical Medicine" Subject Categories include "...Iguana Breeding; Iguana Reproduction; Iguana Behavior; Iguana Care; Iguana Feeding; etc..." For more information see Melissa Kaplan's Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection

RODENTS Rodent Clinical Medicine Rodent Surgery Guidelines GUIDELINES FOR RODENT SURVIVAL SURGERY - Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, University of Iowa Multimedia Rodent Surgery Guidelines (Text & Images). Guidelines for Rodent Survival Surgery "...Post-operative infections in rodents can and do occur. The misconception that rodents have an innate resistance to bacterial infection has not been scientifically substantiated. Such infections which may not be apparent on casual observation, will cause..." For more information see Guidelines & Policies; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee or Research Mice - Mouse Mouse Anatomy, Physiology, etc., Lessons THE VISIBLE MOUSE PROJECT (QUICKTIME & SHOCKWAVE) - J. Galvez, Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM), University of California, Davis Multimedia The Visible Mouse Project (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). Examples of "The Visible Mouse Project" Subject Categories include "...Mouse Anatomy; Mouse Physiology; Mouse Histology; Pathology of the Laboratory Mouse; etc..." For more information see Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) Mouse Embryology Atlases THE EDINBURGH MOUSE ATLAS: THE STANDARD ANATOMICAL NOMENCLATURE DATABASE - D.R. Davidson, R.A. Baldock, J.B.L. Bard, M. H. Kaufman & C.Dubreuil, Human Genetics Unit, Medical Research Council and the Department of Anatomy, University of Edinburgh, U.K. Multimedia Mouse Embryology Atlas (Text & Images). Edinburgh Mouse Embryology Atlas "...Our aim is to build a generally accepted nomenclature for the components of the mouse embryo, at successive stages from fertilization to adult..." For more information see The Mouse Atlas and Gene Expression Databases or the The Mouse Atlas and Gene Expression Database Project Examples of the "Mouse Embryology" Databases include Anatomy Database: Theiler Stage Selection Staging Criteria for Mouse Development Movie Database Mouse Histology Atlases HISTOLOGY ATLAS OF THE MAMMORY GLAND - MOUSE - L. Hennighausen, Laboratory of Genetics & Physiology, National Institutes of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH Multimedia Mouse Mammory Gland Histology Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Laboratory of Genetics & Physiology Mouse Brain Atlases ALLEN MOUSE BRAIN ATLAS - Allen Institute for Brain Science Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). Allen Mouse Brain Atlas "...has been expanded with additional expression data and new anatomic reference atlases for each of the seven developmental stages covered. This release brings the total available genes to 1,000...." For more information see the Allen Brain Atlas Home Page MOUSE ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging NEONATAL MOUSEE BRAIN ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). "Neonatal Mouse Brain Atlas" includes "...an image volume of the average brain..." "...an anatomical label volume ( 13 structures)based on the average brain, and anatomical label volumes ( 13 structures ) retrieved from the probability maps at threshold of 62.5%, 75%, 87.5% and 100% confidences estimated from the population used to construct the atlas (all structures here are smaller then the sizes of their corresponding average structures)..." For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging MICRO MRI ATLAS OF THE MOUSE - M. Dhenain, S.W. Ruffins & R.E. Jacobs, Biological Imaging Center, Beckman Institute, California Institute of Technology Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Biological Imaging Center THE MOUSE BRAIN LIBRARY AND ATLAS - Neurogenetics, The Center for Neuroscience, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). For more information see Neurogenetics Rat Rat Anatomy Atlases RAT ATLAS: A 3D DIGITAL MAP OF RAT ANATOMY - A.W. Toga, K. Ambach, E.M. Santori and R. Hazani, UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Rat Brain Atlas (Text & Images). Rat Atlas Viewer "...A three dimensional (3D) computerized map of rat brain anatomy was generated using six male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 270-320 g. Their heads were frozen and closely spaced cryosectional images were digitally captured..." For more information see Rat Atlas Home Page; Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

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