Here is a list of the sites that I consider well worth a visit if you wish to investigate some of the topics covered on this website further.   For convenience, I have separated them into sections.   New sites will be added as I stumble across them.   If there is a site that you think should be on this page, but is sadly lacking, please e-mail me with the URLs.   Please report any broken links to the webmaster.   Please note that, although I have visited and assessed the content of these sites on several occasions, I cannot be held responsible for changes to the content of external links.   Please e-mail any concerns about content to me at the usual address.   Links to websites of those people who have helped with this site can be found on the Many Thanks page.

CATEGORIES

Badgers
Bats
Deer
Foxes
General Wildlife
Hedgehogs
Research Institutions
Sharks, Rays & Ocean Life
Squirrels
Days Out (Zoos, Aquariums, Nature Reserves etc.)
Miscellaneous

BADGERS

Badger Baiting
Warning: Contains photographs that some may find distressing!

BadgerLand
The definitive on-line guide to badgers in the UK, with a particularly interesting section on how
and where to watch these enigmatic critters.

Badgers on the Web

Devon Badger Watch

National Federation of Badger Groups

Tales from the Wood - The Diary of a Badger Watching Man
A fantastic blog site documenting the personal experiences of the naturalist author.   The site contains a wealth of information about badgers, along with photos and videos by the author.   There is an informative guide to badger watching, as well as a forum in which to ask questions and various musings and observations by the author.

University of Michigan Badger Narrative
 

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BATS

Basically Bats Bat Conservation Society
A Non-profit organization in California dedicated to the education,
conservation, research and rehabilitation of bats.

Bat Conservation & Management Inc.
Information on the conservation and management of bat populations
across North America.

Bat Conservation Trust UK
Information of UK bat species, their conservation and detailed information
on care for grounded bats.  Also contains information about Local Bat Groups.

Bat Detective
A fascinating website designed to educate all age groups on the life styles of bats.
Contains details of all UK Bat Groups.

Bats & Plants
Detailed information of bat-plant interactions, interspersed with some very impressive
artwork by the site author, Batperson (aka: Mary Louise).

BBC News Story on the Discovery of "Extinct" Mouse-eared Bat
Alex Kirby's article giving details on the discovery of a young male Greater Mouse-eared bat,
found hibernating in Sussex on 14th December 2002.

London Wildlife Trust (Bat Protection Page)

Norfolk Bat Group
Sussex Bat Group

Vivien Jones' Flying Foxes on Bellingen Island (Australia)
Some breath-taking photos of New South Wales' Fruit Bats by freelance photographer Vivien Jones.
 

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DEER

British Deer Farmer’s Association

British Deer Society

Deer Farming News Board

Montana State University – Deer Need Tough Love This Winter

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FOXES

BBC News – Fox Hunting Worldwide

BigBlueFox Experience
A nice looking website, with fox information and photos galore.   Although some
of the information is now out-of-date, the page is well worth a visit for the
photos and 'foxy' paraphernalia (under the category of "stuff").

Derbyshire Fox Rescue

Fox Watch Ireland
A nice site packed full of foxy info.   Topics include: "Finding Foxes", "Finding Earths",
"Vocalisation" and "Socialisation & Communication".   Coupled with a host of information -- including
how to properly dispose of your waste so that it won't injure wildlife -- are some brilliant photos
of the foxes this organisation helps.

Lakeland Hunting Memories
Superbly informative website constructed by Ron Black.   The site deals with the history of fox hunting in the Lakeland Fells (Cumbria).   The site also includes one of, if not the, most detailed accounts of the 'greyhound' fox of legend.

National Fox Welfare Society
The NFWS was the brainchild of fox biologist Martin Hemmington.   Based in Northamptonshire,
the society gives free advice to members of the public regarding fox care and how to deal with problem foxes.  

Oklahoma Foxes
A fabulous Vicki Fox guest site by avid fox watcher and artist John Martin.
The site contains first-hand accounts of the fox activity witnessed by Mr. Martin near his
suburban home along with some superb photographs.

Permuted Fox
An excellent site by fox-watcher Paul Cecil, containing marvellous photos and video
clips of foxes visiting the family’s garden.   Not only does the site provide succinct answers to
some fox FAQs, but it also has a fantastic video clip of a fox being chased out of Paul's garden
by their cat!   Don't forget to check out Paul's Blog for some exquisite photos of a whole array of wildlife.   All in all a wonderful site that’s well worth a look.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) Foxes
Another fascinating Vicki Fox guest site, this time by fox lover Janet Wright.
On her site, Janet provides some first-hand observations on a family of foxes that regularly visit her
farm in SE Canada.  The site also contains some excellent photos and video stills of the foxes in question.

The Fox Website
Everything you ever wanted to know about Red foxes, from a very reliable source.   The site was created (and is maintained) by Bristol University's Mammal Research unit, including some heavy hitters in the mammal-research world, such as Professor Stephen Harris.

The Sitting Fox
A fantastic website about Red foxes, although the site also attempts to document other wildlife in the author's area.   The site contains blogs detailing the comings-and-goings of the author's local fox family along with some superb photos and some awesome behavioural interactions caught on video.   This is all bound together by a strong and highly accurate overview of the study and concepts of ecology and the natural history of foxes.   Highly recommended.

The World of Vicki Fox
A nice site by Michael Russell with superb cartoon artwork from Laura Howell.
This neat site contains 'Vicki Fox' comic strips and is the host for some excellent personal
observation web logs about foxes.

University of Bristol Mammal Research Unit

University of Michigan Fox Narrative

Vulpes World
A very interesting fox information database.   Admittedly something of a
challenge to navigate, but some interesting and useful information nonetheless.
 

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GENERAL WILDLIFE

123 Greeting - Free greeting cards for the planet
A site for free e-greeting cards, many of which are aimed at promoting awareness of the environment and endangered species (this link takes you to the wildlife cards).   Be sure to check out the 'Shark Awareness Day' cards for 15th July.

AandSPhoto.com
Exquisite nature photographs by husband-and-wife team Alan and Sandra Peschke.

Adrian Faulkner Photography
A fantastic site by part-time wildlife photographer Adrian Faulkner, containing some superb photos of Red foxes taken at the British Wildlife Centre in London as well as a host of other native and non-native species and landscapes too.   Moreover, for every print he sells from the site, a donation is made to a conservation charity.

Alaska Fishing

Alice Holt Forest
An independent website, maintained by Patrick Butler, publicising the plight of this Ancient Royal forest in east Hampshire.   The site contains information on the Forest's history and wildlife, as well as a guide to local pubs and details on the recreational facilities available within the forest.   Well worth a visit if you're in that neck of the woods!

Arthur Grosset Photography
Some stunning wildlife (mainly bird) photographs by naturalist Arthur Grosset.

Avalon Birding
Some excellent photographs of birds, insects and landscapes of the UK by
nature loving photo-hobbyist, Alan Browne.

The Blue Cabin Blog
Blog website of former solicitor and furniture designer Mike Faulkner, who currently writes full-time.   The site contains extracts of life on the otherwise uninhabited island of Islandmore in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.   Be sure to check out Mike's video of the seal pup who visited their jetty recently.

British Garden Birds
Fantastic site by amateur birdwatcher and BTO Regional Representative for Yorkshire Southwest and Yorkshire Southeast regions David Gains.   The site contains information on common species of bird seen in gardens across Britain as well as a wealth of information from bird baths to bird photography.   David has clearly put a lot of effort into the site and it shows.   Well worth a visit.

British Marine Life Study Society

British Services - Animal Welfare
A comprehensive resource covering major government departments, associations, non-profit organisations, charities, groups and clubs.   This link will take you to a list of UK animal welfare organisations, institutions and associations.

Bruce Montagne Photography
Some truly superb photographs of the wild places and wildlife of Canada by photographer Bruce Montagne.

Brook Hall
A website about Brook Hall, a large Regency period house set in 35 acres of spectacular parkland along the banks of the River Foyle.   The site contains details of the house and grounds as well as information, photos and video of some of the local wildlife (including foxes, badgers, bats, squirrels and various plants).

Canid Specialist Group
Lots of scientific information about the dogs, wolves and foxes of the world.

Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick Photography
Spectacular photographs from award winning Michigan photographers Carl Sams & Jean Stoick.
Whether your penchant is for mammals, birds or landscapes you'll find something to make you say "Wow!".

"Distress in Animals: Is it Fear, Pain or Physical Stress?” by Temple Grandin & Mark Deesing

Dorling Kindersley "Where To Go Wild" & "Life In The Wild" Screensavers
As part of the production of the Where To Go Wild and Life in the Wild books, DK have produced two PC screensavers that include some of the wildlife photography appearing in the books.   Please follow the appropriate links to the DK website to download the screensavers: Where To Go Wild; Life In The Wild

Dr. P's Dog Training
Dr. Mark Plonsky's site containing everything you ever wanted to know
about domestic dogs...and then some!

Eager Beever Photography
Some stunning wildlife and landscape photographs and artwork by Chris Beever.   Well worth a visit to marvel at some beautiful animals and tranquil scenery up close and personal.   Please note that this is a commercial photography site.

Edward Charles Photography
Website of award winning professional photographer and videographer.   The site contains some stunning images of British and African wildlife.

English Country Garden
Website of Jenny Bailey detailing photographically the range of wildlife that visits her garden.   The site also contains some stunning shots of her garden changing with the seasons and a list of garden plants that deer tend not to eat.

Foto Search
Several thousand stunning nature-related images by some world-class photographers.
A great place to indulge a love of wildlife through the photographic media.   This link will take you to
the home page, from where you can use the search box at the top of the page to find images of
your favourite animals.   Please note that this is a commercial photography site.

Garden Wildlife: Jeremy's Wildlife Website
Website by Somerset-based wildlife enthusiast Jeremy Pidgeon.   The site contains bios on various wildlife species, as well as a discussion forum and bird box camera.

International Wolf Center
Details of the activities of the IWC in Minnesota along with some
information on basic wolf biology and various activities for children.

Jeff Harrison Photography
A collection of breath-takingly stunning photographs of the natural world, from landscapes to birds and animals.   Jeff's work can best be described as original images of the UK's wildlife, Nature and countryside - he has a particular penchant for kingfishers and barn owls, which is reflected in his work.   Anyone with a love of wildlife cannot help but bookmark this website for future viewing!

Judy Woods Heritage Site
A site campaigning for the protection -- by nomination as a Second Tier
Site Local Nature Reserve -- of Judy Woods (a 40 hectare area of woodland in Bradford).   This site contains
some excellent information and photographs (esp. the Moth & Butterfly section) of some of the wildlife to be
found in the woods.   Well worth a visit and of particular interest if you're a nature lover living in Bradford.

Keith Talbot New Forest Wildlife
Some excellent shots by amateur naturalist and photographer Keith Talbot.   Keith's collection includes some superb shots of deer; some of which will soon feature on the Deer page of this site.   This site is well worth a visit.

Linda Priestley's Wildlife
Beautiful photos of the natural world by talented amateur naturalist Linda Priestley's.   Unmissable.

Local Wildlife Trusts
Links to wildlife trusts across the UK.

Marine Conservation Society
A UK-based marine charity committed to cleaning up and conserving the marine environment.

Mark Houghton Photography
Flickr site of wildlife photographer and amateur naturalist Mark Houghton.   Some superb shots of various mammal species, including some of the 14 (!) hedgehogs visiting his garden at the moment.

Matthew Hunt Photography
Superb photos by "part time freelance photographer" Matt Hunt.   This link takes you to Mr. Hunt's Flickr image gallery, but he also maintains a photography-related blog.

Matthew Traylen Photography
A superb collection of photos by photographer Matt Traylen.   The site includes shots of wildlife, landscapes, still life and people.   I recommend the Wildlife gallery.

MJ Wild Things Photography Expeditions
An ocean life website by marine biologist, photographer and cinematographer Dr. Michael Jessup.   The aim of the site is to increase and enrich the public's awareness and appreciation of the fine arts through the preservation and protection of our oceans' ecosystems and the terrain that border them.   This site contains some fantastic photos along with details of how you can get involved with an expedition.

Monitoring the Mammals of Wytham Woods (Oxford, UK - WildCRU)
The WildCRU at Oxford University's Zoology Department have been studying the flora and fauna
of Wytham Woods for more than 60 years.   This site details how volunteers can get involved in some
of their mammal monitoring projects, especially those arranged in collaboration with Earthwatch,
which I have taken part in and can highly recommend.

Natural History Museum (London)
Promoting the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world.   This site allows you to explore their world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online.

Natural History Museum - Local Natural History Societies Portal
A page on the NHM's site from where you can explore the diverse world of Local Natural History Societies.   LNHS do terrific work in biological surveying, recording and teaching and require your support, membership and interest in order to prosper.

Netherfield Wildlife Group
Website of the Netherfield Wildlife Group who monitor and document the wildlife of the Netherfield Lagoons of the Trent Valley Floodplain in Nottinghamshire.

New Forest Explorer
An very useful and interesting site about covering wildlife, local, village history; and more general New Forest history.   The site was developed by Andrew Walmsley.

Nicola Broadbridge Photography
Zenfolio site of Freshwater Biologist and amateur nature photographer Nicola Broadbridge.   The site contains some superb photos, including some truly spectacular action shots of Red Kites.

Northern Ireland Fungus Group
Highly informative website covering many different aspects of fungus natural history.   Includes details on participating in recording forays and various survey reports.

Palaeontology by KTDYKES
To those people who frequent the BBC message boards or the Elmhurst
Solution Forums, ktdykes (or Trevor) is a username synonymous with extinct mammals.
Not only is Trevor a very knowledgeable person on the subject of palaeo-mammals, he
manages to combine the -- at times rather daunting -- science with his unique brand of humour.   The
result is a site that is not only factually accurate -- at least as much as palaeontologists ever
seem to agree! -- but also written in a language accessible to all.

Pennine Books
A great place to get hold of a wide variety of fascinating and hard-to-find books on
National History, including mammals, birds, flowers, microscopy, topography and field guides.   Owned by Paul Talbot.

People & Wildlife
Website of the People and Wildlife Initiative that acts as a hub for all matters related to human-wildlife conflicts.

Richard J. Fisher's Photos of Scotland
Some excellent photos of Scottish wildlife and Scottish scenes by amateur photographer Richard Fisher.   The site has a heavy emphasis towards avian fauna (especially waterfowl), but also has a fantastic photo of a teeth-bearing horse and a Red deer hind.

Rob Turner's Wildlife
A stunning collection of wildlife shots by amateur naturalist and photographer, Rob Turner.   I have had the privilege of spending some time with Rob (and his lovely wife Linda) watching the deer rut in the New Forest and the man's talent as a photographer is matched only by his knowledge and enthusiasm for his subjects.   This site is well worth a visit.

RMG Wildlife
A great place to satisfy all your wildlife greetings card needs.   The site also sells DVDs of wildlife species from butterflies to badgers along with some truly spectacular wildlife prints and local interest books.   The free gallery ensures there's something of every wildlife lover, whether they come with their PayPal login or not!

Shearwater Coastal Cruises
A charter boat -- based in Pwllheli, North Wales -- specialising in scenic
coastal cruises and visits to seal and seabird colonies, usually accompanied by resident dolphins.  The crew also
participate in PHOTO-ID projects of the local dolphins.

The Speckled Wood
A blog-spot by naturalist and photographer Colin Culver about the small amenity woodland that he owns in East Sussex, named after the butterfly, Pararge aegeria.   The blog includes photos and video of some of the wildlife inhabiting the woods, along with writings detailing his recent findings and plans for the wood.

Stranger In The Woods
Stranger in the Woods is a charming tale of winter wonder, which uses
Carl Sams' & Julie Stoick's wildlife photography to tell the heart-warming story of animals’ reaction
to a snowman who appears in the woods after a winter storm.   Some excellent photos as well as the
chance to buy the book or the movie.

UK Safari
A veritable treasure-trove of information on British Wildlife.   Information included on this
site includes species profiles, things to do (including: making decorations, dissecting bird pellets, dolphin watch
and building nest boxes for birds) and a nature shop.

UK Wildlife Blog
A fascinating wildlife blog by WAB member and naturalist Neil Philips.   It is a blog of Neil's wildlife trips (largely around Kent, Essex and London) accompanied by some excellent photos by the author.   The blog also contains the odd article about British wildlife, where the emphasis is on trying to include some information that's not widely published.

Urban Extension
Superb wildlife blog by wildlife enthusiast Jane Adams.  Contains some excellent photo and video of the various wildlife she encounters in and out of her garden.   Check out the fox grooming video and the badgers!

Vale Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation centre setup by Caroline Gould.   The site contains information about the charity, webcams, a blog and forum.   The centre is running a wildlife rehabilitation course for interested parties - full details can be found on the New page.

Wild About Britain
A fantastic website run by volunteers covering a host of British wildlife.   Not only are
there species profiles and some truly brilliant photos from professional photographers and wildlife
enthusiasts alike, there are also details of up-and-coming wildlife events, weather forecasts, wildlife and environment
news as well as a forum full of nature nuts sharing their experiences and asking questions.   The site is also looking
for volunteers to contribute to the Wildlife Encyclopaedia.   Basically, this site is about wildlife and much more…

Wild About Hull and East Riding
A weblog by amateur naturalist and photographer Robert Carter.   Covers various topics concerning the wildlife and habitats of Hull and East Riding and includes many of Rob's excellent photos.

Wildlife & Countryside Services
Site by wildlife consultant Martin Bailey, which offers a range
of goods and services to businesses, individuals, schools and youth groups as well as to wildlife gardeners.

Wildlife Surveys in the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Wildlife, Landscape and Waterscape Fine Art Photography from the Highlands of Scotland Fine Art Prints from Scottish Wildlife Photography and Digital Artwork by Ron Bury.

Wildlife UK Forums
A web-based chat forum for wildlife enthusiasts from the UK and further a field.   Free registration is required to post messages (browsing messages is open to all).

Wild Spirits of Nova Scotia
Wild Spirits is a wildlife conservation project in Canada, run by
WildCRU biologists Christina Buesching and Chris Newman.    According to Drs. Buesching and
Newman: "The proposed study will use a variety of census and survey tools to look at indicators
of [climate] change over a variety of species, habitats and ecosystems."

With Nature
A general UK nature and outdoors lifestyle website, created by Matt Phillips.

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society

When To Watch Wildlife
An excellent site by Peter "McS", a botanist-by-training, providing a
month-by-month guide to wildlife here in the UK.

Wildlife Pictures Online (WPO)
Some breath-takingly stunning wildlife photographs by South African
nature photographer Skotch Macaskill.

Wolf Park and Wolf Photography
Two fascinating sites dealing with the biology and
conservation of America's wolves.   Both sites contain some truly stunning
photographs by staff photographer Monty Sloan.

Zoological Society of London
The ZSL is spearheading ground-breaking and cutting-edge research in zoology and conservation around the world.   The Society also provides visitors with an opportunity to see and learn about some of the species and habitats they're involved in protecting and understanding when they visit their zoos in London (London Zoo) and Bedfordshire (Whipsnade).

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HEDGEHOGS

British Hedgehog Preservation Society
The BHPS is involved in protecting and educating people about European Hedgehogs.   Their site includes FAQ, general information on hedgehog biology and behaviour as well as a gallery, kids zone and the opportunity to send in your hedgehog stories for inclusion in a new book currently in preparation.   If you're into feeding and/or caring for hedgehogs in a big way, you can download the Society's "Hogalogue", a catalogue of goods (e.g. hedgehog food, hedgehog houses, cards, books etc.) profits from which help support the organisation.

C.R.A.S.H.
An acronym for "Care Rehabilitation and Aid for Sick Hedgehogs", CRASH provides a hedgehog rehabilitation service from their base in Poole, Dorset.   The website contains answers to some hedgehog FAQ's as well as advice for people feeding or caring for hedgehogs.

Epping Forest Hedgehog Rescue
A husband-&-wife team caring for hedgehogs rescued in and around Epping Forest in Essex.   Sadly, this dedicated hedgehog rescue service has been drastically cut back owing to lack of funds and volunteers.   If you're local or can help in any capacity, they would no doubt be glad of your support.   In the meantime, the site contains useful advice on caring for hedgehogs as well as a host of numbers for people who have found a sick or injured hedgehog to call for advice.   There is also a forum linked with the site where members can discuss hedgehog-related matters and ask questions.

The European Hedgehog Site
A nice little site containing some information on hedgehog natural history, combined with conservation and rescue advice.   Supports the Epping Hedgehog Rescue's 'Strimmer Campaign'.

Hedgehog Helpline
Advice on caring for hedgehogs, including a phone number (based in Cardiff, UK) to call with urgent queries.   The site also contains information about building hedgehog feeding stations and houses as well as a fascinating gallery (Note: Some images may cause distress) and a hedgehog quiz.

HogWatch
Sponsored by the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, HogWatch is a nationwide survey of hedgehog populations coordinated by Dr. Paul Bright of Royal Holloway (part of the University of London).

Ron's Hedgehog Website
Website by Herefordshire-based hedgehog carer Ron Wall.   The site contains a wealth of information on caring for hedgehogs, including instructions for creating a hedgehog-friendly garden, building a hedgehog house and a hedgehog feeder and caring for hoglets.

St. Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
Website of the hospital, based in Aylesbury (UK), started by husband-&-wife team Les and Sue Stocker on 9th August 1985.   Over the years, the hospital has become a teaching hospital and has pioneered several treatments for sick animals as well as publishing several books, leaflets and papers.   The site contains information on what to do with animal casualties.   There is also a page for children with various fun and entertaining wildlife activities.   Although known predominantly for their work with hedgehogs, the team at St. Tiggywinkles rescue and rehabilitate a whole range of wildlife.

Steve C's Hedgehog Page
Steve's website is eclectic to say the least, with pages devoted to the super-sleuthing 11th Century monk Cadfael (from the Ellis Peters novels) and Tivo upgrades.   However, in amongst these gems is a fantastic collection of pages about European hedgehogs.  The site contains some excellent photos to accompany information about hedgehog natural history and threats.

Uist Hedgehog Rescue
North & South Uist are islands off Northwest Scotland that have made the news recently because hedgehogs there (having been introduced to tackle garden pests) have been implicated in the decline of several important bird species.   UHR is involved in rescuing as many hedgehogs as possible and relocating them on the UK mainland.

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RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Environmental Literacy Council
Scottish Association of Marine Science
Southampton Oceanography Centre
University of Essex
 

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SHARKS, RAYS & OCEAN LIFE

Canadian Shark Research Laboratory
Website of the CSR Lab (based at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography).   The lab is responsible for research and stock assessment of the shark species found in the waters off Canada's east coast.   They're also heavily involved in otolith (earstone) research and have a fascinating site devoted to the subject.

Captain Tom’s New England Shark Site

Center For Shark Research
Various information about sharks and the research carried out at the CSR, part of the Mote Marine Laboratory
in Florida.   This page includes an interesting -- if somewhat dated -- article on sharks and cancer by Biomedical Program Manager, Dr. Carl Luer.

Dedicated to Sharks Site

Deep Blue Utilia
A dive company offering the chance to swim with the world's largest fish species, the Whale Shark in the
"Whale Shark Capitol of the Caribbean", the Bay Islands of Honduras.   This site also contains excellent photographs of Rhincodon and other marine life taken by the staff divers.

Elasmodiver
Fascinating information about the biology and evolution of elasmobranch fishes. This site also contains information on the basics of diving with sharks and rays.

Fiona's Shark Mania
Links to everything sharky!

Henry Mollet’s Elasmobranch Database

Italian Great White Shark Data Bank

Jost Images
The site of wildlife photographer Klaus Jost.   This site hosts some impressive photographs by Mr. Jost, with
some nice photos of some of the shark species (e.g. Lemon, Blacktip, Great White, Bull etc.) that he's been
diving with over the years.

Natal Sharks Board
Research and conservation of sharks found in South African waters.

Pacific Shark Research Center
Details of the  research, projects and programs of the PSRC at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratory in California.
The site also includes information on the age, growth and reproduction of various Pacific elasmobranchs, a "Featured Elasmobranch" and details of population genetics studies by the Centre.

Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (PSRF)
Information on the sharks of North America as well as details regarding shark education and conservation.

ReefQuest Center for Shark Research
Certainly the most scientifically accurate and informative chondrichthyan natural history site on the Internet today.
The coverage includes almost every aspect of elasmobranch biology, ecology, systematics and evolution.
Most -- if not all -- of the site's content was created by the walking encyclopaedia that was R. Aidan Martin and is,
as such, highly recommended.   Tragically, Aidan passed away in February 2007 at the age of 41, but his site remains, a testament to his dedication to, as well as love and understanding of, everything elasmobranch.   Note: Owing to the spectacular amount of high quality information on the site, this link will take you to the Site Map, from where you can easily navigate to the areas that may interest you.

Sharkman’s World
The site of Alex "The Sharkman" Buttigieg, who was heavily involved in shark conservation in his previous
home country of Malta.   Alex, who now lives in Germany, is an admirable shark conservation campaigner
and, along with most of the SHARK-L readership, is a significant thorn in the side of those who wish to serve
shark-fin soup in their restaurant or airline!

Shark Research Committee
Ralph Collier's website detailing research, projects and programs of the Shark Research Committee and details on the natural history, distribution and incidence of human attacks by the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias.

The Shark Trust
News and details on the conservation of sharks and rays around the world.
 

Wild Ocean Photography
A commercial site showcasing some breath-taking marine photographs by marine biologist and SCUBA diver Rosanna Milligan.   The site has recently been updated to include guides to some of Rosanna's wildlife spots as well as some pointers on underwater photography.   Whether you're looking to buy print, curious about the marine life of Scotland, or looking to try your hand at underwater photography, this site is well worth a visit.

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SQUIRRELS

Highland Red Squirrel Group
A dedicated group of biologists and volunteers involved in the research and conservation of Red
squirrels throughout Scotland.

Save Our Squirrels
Red squirrel conservation program by the Wildlife Trusts.   This site contains tons
of information and plenty of stuff for children

The Red Squirrels in South Scotland Project
A fascinating site looking at the plight of the Red squirrel in the UK as well as what is being done
to conserve it in Scotland.

The Squirrel Sanctuary
A centre in the USA involved with the rescue and rehabilitation of Grey squirrels.   This site contains some
interesting information (especially on behaviour) as well as comprehensive details of how they care for their subjects.

White Squirrels
Loads of excellent photos of white (although apparently not albino) squirrels in Canada.
 

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DAYS OUT (Zoos, Aquariums, Nature Reserves etc.)

Blue Reef Aquarium

Buckland Lake Reserve
A family-run project to convert a 60 acre flooded chalk quarry on the north Kent Marshes into a nature reserve.   Despite being in its infancy, the site is already attracting birds from the surrounding marshes, with the list currently including little and great crested grebes, gadwals, pochards, shovelers, scaup, lapwings, green sandpipers, sparrowhawks, sand martins, missel thrush, fieldfare and kingfishers.

National Marine Aquarium
 

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MISCELLANEOUS

1st Choice Cufflinks - Wildlife
An excellent selection of cufflinks in various wildlife designs, from fish to foxes and stags.

ComputerActive Site
Packed full of friendly people ready to help solve all you computing troubles.   Registration is required, but is free.

Mark Gale Photography
Some stunning photography by Mark Gale - includes some excellent black and white images.

Poasters Computer Forums
Packed full of friendly and very knowledgeable professionals ready to help solve all you computing troubles.   Registration is required, but is free.

!itzalist Science Directory

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