Animals
Here are links to sites with lots of information about animals. The first three are about animals all around the world, but if its New Zealand creatures you’re looking for, try some of the other web links listed here.
Please note: links with a lock icon next to them (
) are to databases that any of our library members can use – you will be asked to type in your library barcode and PIN - if you don't know your PIN just Ask Us!
- Endangered Species - Look for insects, birds, fish or animals that are threatened with extinction. Has coloured photos and maps
- Wild Facts - interesting facts on all kinds of animals, with a good A-Z index
- Animal Diversity Web - Detailed information on any creature you can think of
- San Diego Zoo - animals, habitats, conservation, find animals by country
- Native Animals - find out about the habitats and conservation of NZ animals on the Department of Conservation website
- New Zealand plants, animals and insects - explore the Bush with TeAra Encyclopedia of NZ
- New Zealand sea birds and life in the seas - explore Earth, Sea and Sky with TeAra Encyclopedia of NZ
- New Zealand wildlife - Kiwi Conservation Club website on New Zealand wildlife
- What is this Bug? - Bug identification from Landcare Research NZ
- NZ Birds and Animals - From Christchurch City Libraries homework pages
- NZ Birds Gallery - lots of unique information on endemic, native and introduced birds
- Starfish - NZ Ministry of Fisheries resource for students and teachers. Includes history, current fishing methods, fish identification - check out the fact sheets