http://www.msu.edu/~nixonjos/armadillo/index.html

Are armadillos mammals? Find the answer to this question and many more at Armadillo Online!, a comprehensive armadillo website created by Joshua Nixon, a doctoral student in Zoology at Michigan State University. Nixon's site contains biological information on all twenty species of armadillo as well as photos of eight species. This website also includes a short Natural History article, "a short description of the scientific and medical research uses of the armadillo," a Fact File page, and more. Links to other armadillo information websites are provided as well. [NL]

http://texnat.tamu.edu/cmplants/toxic/index.htm

The Toxic Plant Database was developed by a team of Professors working through Texas Cooperative Extension, a division of the Texas A&M University System. Although the database focuses on toxic plants in Texas, many of the plants are found in other states as well as Mexico. This is a well-organized website containing pictures, maps, plant descriptions, information on the toxic agent, symptoms of poisoning, habitat, distribution, and "Integrated Toxic Plant Management for each toxic plant." Site users may search this extensive listing of Toxic Plants by the following categories: Common or Scientific Name, Region, Symptom, Livestock, or Plant Images. This site also links to a glossary of relevant terms. [NL]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/dogs/

This Nova website, designed to accompany a television Feature Program on the world of Dogs, asks "How and why did man's best friend evolve from wolves, and why are dogs so remarkably diverse today?" The site showcases a slide show on working dogs and an interactive matching game entitled, Dogs Around the World. Also included at this website are a Teacher's Guide, a Links and Books page, and an Inquiry Article about Dog diversity. Additionally, this site links to the TV program transcript and to a recent "washingtonpost.com discussion with biologist and dog expert Ray Coppinger." [NL]

http://www.childbirth.org/

Childbirth.Org is a resource website developed and maintained by a group of childbirth experts including registered nurses, midwives, doulas, a certified childbirth educator, and a lactation consultant. This website provides links to a wealth of information and resources regarding many aspects of childbirth. An extensive range of topics are listed at the site including birth plans, feeding your baby, monitoring, postpartum, episiotomy, fertility, health, and many more. Childbirth.Org also provides an interactive Ask the Pros: Questions and Answers service. [NL]

http://www.rit.edu/~rhrsbi/GalapagosPages/NewGalapagos.html

This excellent site on the Galapagos Islands was developed by Dr. Robert Rothman, Biological Sciences Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The site includes an informative Natural History section with features such as Formation of the Islands, Sea Birds, and Charles Darwin and the Galapagos Islands. Some of the Contents in the Natural History section are still evolving. Additionally, this website offers a slide show including historical paintings and many photos from RIT Galapagos Expeditions. This site also provides extensive Reading and Links lists covering many different Galapagos-related topics. [NL]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/index.html

This PBS American Experience website provides supplementary information, materials, and resources for Influenza 1918, a film about "the worst epidemic in American history." Site users can access both a Program Description and Transcript for the film as well as Audio Interviews and a Bibliography of related books and websites. This site offers Special Features including a Letter penned by a doctor in 1918, and an article about modern day flu forecasting scientists. Additionally, this website provides a month-by-month timeline and map depicting geographic and temporal distribution of the flu spread. For educators, a short teacher's guide is also available. [NL]