(animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html)
Grades K-Adult, with parental supervision
The University of Michigan’s Museum of Zoology sponsors this amazing searchable encyclopedia of the natural history of animals that is also a science tool and virtual museum!
When you get to the site you’ll see a picture of a featured animal such as “Insects.” Click on the black arrows on either side of the photo to see more pictures of the phyla represented including:
- Amphibians
- Birds
- Fish
- Insects
- Mammals
- Mollusks
- Reptiles
Click on any item on the menu and a new page opens with an introduction and a menu on the right side of the page that allows you to explore:
- Pictures – See terrific photos of the creatures in this category. Click on any small picture to see an enlarged version.
- Specimens – See photos of specimen collections by zoologists.
- Classification – Explore the scientific names of animals including kingdom, phylum, and class. In some instances, you can listen to the sound a creature makes, and see a map of its habitat.
BUT WAIT! There’s more! Use the menu located on the left side of the page to explore the Special Collections. This section includes:
- Mammal Anatomy – Provides detailed information about every aspect of animal anatomy.
- Spinning Skulls – View QuickTime movies and close-up images of mammal skulls.
- Frog Calls – Listen to an array of frog calls used to attract mates and express distress.
- And more!
Bookmark this site to return often.
