Best Animal Websites in 2025
Looking for more information on a specific animal species, environmental issue, or conservation effort? Check out our list of top animal websites below!
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EdZOOcating
EdZOOcating was built for animal-lovers, so of course we've got animal resources for you! Check out our Animals page to learn about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
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ALL ABOUT BIRDS
Cornell Ornithology Lab
Birds of North America
Reading about a bird and want to know more? Have you seen a cool new bird in your yard and wonder what it is? Then check out All About Birds. Using data from scientists and citizens all around the country, All About Birds provides fun facts, detailed range maps, ID information, and even lets you hear their potentially many calls.
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ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEB
University of Michigan
All Animal Types
Animal Diversity Web a one-stop-shop for natural history information about thousands of species. It was created by the University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology and is the perfect spot for a student doing a research project! We love ADW because the provide incredible detail and always break it down.
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IUCN
International Union for Conservation of Nature
All Animal Types
The IUCN Red List is the best place to learn about what conservation issues species are facing, what is being done to protect them, and how the population is doing. Sometimes, they even sprinkle some natural history or an amazing anecdote in there.
Nat Geo Kids
National Geographic
All Animal Types
Nat Geo Kids is a free, comprehensive website that allows kids to learn fun facts, view range maps, and explore beautiful photos of some of the most unique animals in the world. Animal-loving kids can research a wide range of animals from frogs with see-through skin to bird with bright blue feet.
ULTIMATE UNGULATE
Hoofed Mammals
Ungulates are some of the most incredible animals. From cows and horses to giraffes and rhinos to a teeny-tiny chevrotain, they all have one thing in common: their hard, keratin hooves. Enjoy photos, quick facts, and detailed natural history information about all of your favorite ungulates.
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