Directory of Biodiversity Resources

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Biodiversity refers to the complex relationship between plants, animals, humans, and the environment. If variety in one part is reduced, the other parts are also affected.

Subcategories

• Animal Conservation
• Deforestation
• Desertification
• Endangered Species

Resources in This Category

• Biodiversity FAQ

  http://www.biodiv.be/en/biodiversity/about_biodiv
  Explains what it is and why it's important. Contains a list of species and their approximate numbers.

• Biodiversity Hotspots

  http://www.conservation.org/how/pages/hotspots.aspx
  An interactive world map of the places where plants and animals are most threatened. Includes a searchable database of all land-dwelling vertebrates.

• Hinterland Who's Who

  http://www.hww.ca/
  Descriptions of Canadian wildlife, and how you can help preserve it. Includes details of endangered species and habitats, photographs, and movies.

• Living Edens

  http://www.pbs.org/edens
  Learn about this wildlife sanctuaries all over the work, including information on the animals.

• Mangoverde World Bird Guide

  http://www.mangoverde.com/birdsound/
  Volunteer project to help protect birds and their habitats. Includes sounds, photos, and videos on over 4,300 species.

• Quebec Biodiversity

  http://redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/Qbp/introe.html
  Describes current research and conservation programs, with images, maps, and lists of the species and habitats being studied.

• Rare Species Conservatory - Just For Kids

  http://www.rarespecies.org/kids.html
  A site where kids can learn about the amazing diversity of nature and find educational games, puzzles, projects and downloads.

• Viva Natura

  http://www.vivanatura.org/
  Mexican biodiversity is shown through photos, videos, sounds, and maps of animals, plants and ecosystems. Includes information on conservation programs.

• What is Biodiversity?

  http://www.amnh.org/our-research/center-for-biodiversity-conservation/about/what-is-biodiversity
  The American Museum of Natural History provides illustrated guides to help everyone make a difference. They explain the relationship between biodiversity and the food, water, and energy used every day.

• Wild Russia Tour

  http://www.wild-russia.org/html/tour.htm
  Interactive map of the bioregions of Russia, covering forests, mountains, and freshwater ecosystems. Each region has photographs and conservation data.

• WWF

  http://www.worldwildlife.org/
  Learn about endangered wildlife conditions, habitat conservation projects, and ecoregions around the world. Page includes species density maps and animal photo galleries.

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