Wildlife Library

Bison calf

Learn about the diversity of life that can be found in your backyard, country and around the world. 

In the Wildlife Library, read about the biology and life history of many kinds of wildlife. The Library also helps you learn how to identify each of the species, so that you can submit sightings to Wildlife Watch

You can also learn about the different natural and human-caused threats that are endangering many species of wildlife.

 

Amphibians, Reptiles and Fish

Birds

Invertebrates

Mammals

 

 
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