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WILDLIFE LINKS


Amphibians & Reptiles


New Jersey Amphibians and Reptiles

Loaded with pictures of New Jersey native species. Excellent resource with lots of links.

Philadelphia Herpetological Society
Nonprofit based in PA. The Society owns and operates nature preserves in Southern New Jersey for threatened and endangered reptiles and amphibians (and other wildlife/habitat.)

EuroTurtle
First web page in Europe that is fully devoted to sea turtle conservation, with an emphasis on education.

Field Guide: New Jersey Amphibians and Reptiles
New Jersey's Division of Fish & Wildlife has published a field guide. Also available is a CD of frog calls.

The Froggy Page
Loaded with photos, including our own NJ Pine Barrens Tree Frog. Lots of links to other frog/herp sites. Also listed in Just for Fun. You'll see why!

Jason's Snakes and Reptiles
An impressive personal page with lots of photos, articles, and links.

Snakes n' Scales n' Turtle Tales
Site of a popular New Jersey wildlife handler and rehabber. Lots of photos.

Turtle Trax
Great site on sea turtles, they maintain a library of great resources and other links including videos, government information and a list of books.Did you know that all species of marine turtles are either threatened or endangered?

Birds & Birding

New Jersey Audubon Society

Nonprofit, founded in 1897. One of the oldest independent Audubon societies.No connection with the National Audubon Society. Fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic; protects New Jersey's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially endangered and threatened species; and promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats.

Chimney Rock Hawk Watch
Sightings at a famed NJ hawk-watching location.

The Real Macaw Parrot Club
An all-species club, not just limited to Macaws. Dedicated to education and learning about the owning of and caring for all types of parrots. Activities include fund raising for avian medical research and parrot-related conservation efforts. Founders of The Bird Clubs of New Jersey.

The Raptor Trust
This is the leading raptor rehabilitation facility this side of the Mississippi, caring for thousands of injured and orphaned raptors and other wild birds each year.

National Audubon Society
Mission: to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Founded in 1905, the Society is named for John James Audubon (1785-1851), famed ornithologist, explorer, and wildlife artist.

Bird Links to the World
Just what it says it is. An extensive link site for world birding.

BIRDNET
An ornithological resource site with links to eight major professional ornithological organizations.

Peterson Online / Hotlines for Birds
A link site listing each state’s hotline for up-to-date sightings.

Thayer's Birding Software
Software for birders, checklists, counts and maps for entire united states.

Butterflies & Bugs

North American Butterfly Association
New Jersey-based organization. Lots of good information, links, and has publications online.

The Butterfly Website
Loads of information on butterfly gardening, farming, ecology and education.

Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey has many resources for bug enthusiasts..

Fish & Fishing


NJ Fishing
EVERYTHING you need to know about fishing in NJ!

Central Jersey Trout Unlimited
Sporting and advocacy group.

Jersey Coast Anglers Association
For marine anglers.

American Littoral Society
Check into their fish tagging program. Also, they have numerous fish-related brochures and publications.

Crabbing
All about New Jersey blue crabs. Really!

Trout Unlimited
Sporting and advocacy group.

Mammals

New Jersey DEP Page on Deer
State Fish, Game and Wildife page on deer info. Scholarly.

New Jersey Horse Council
Clearing house for valuable information on horses, horse activities and the horse industry.
Information on current horse legislation, taxes, zoning, trail preservation issues and farmland assessment and preservation.

Stacy's Rats
Jersey girl's personal page for rat lovers. Pictures, links, placement service for pet rats.

The American Bear Association
Promoting the welfare of the American Black Bear through education and understanding.

The Bear Den
Multimedia bear information center for grizzly and brown bears, polar bears, panda bears, black bears, asiatic bears, spectacled bears, sun bears and sloth bears.

North American Bear Center
To Foster enhanced appreciation for Black Bears in North America through the education of the general public, and especially those who live in or visit bear country.

International Otter Survivial Fund
In-depth information on all 13 species of otter.

Foxes
Lloaded with fox pictures--red foxes, kit, arctic, they're all here. Links and more.

Marine Life

American Cetacean Society International
Dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

EarthTrust
Dedicated to the conservation of wildlife world wide. Focus on marine life. Has memorial page for the late Lloyd Bridges, former spokesman and President of their board.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Brigantine-based non-profit dedicated to the rehabilitation of marine species. Educational programs.

Dolphins Around the World
Dedicated to increasing awareness of dolphins. Ring site--lots of links.

Whales and Dolphins
A global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment..

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Care of Baby squirrels

Extensive rehabilitation instructions.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Brigantine-based non-profit dedicated to the rehabilitation of marine species. Educational programs.

The Raptor Trust
This is the leading raptor rehabilitation facility this side of the Mississippi, caring for thousands of injured and orphaned raptors and other wild birds each year.

Snakes n' Scales n' Turtle Tales
Site of a popular New Jersey wildlife handler and rehabber. Lots of photos.

New Jersey Wildlife Checklists

Checklist of New Jersey Amphibians


Checklist of New Jersey Birds

Checklist of New Jersey Mammals

Checklist of New Jersey Reptiles

Checklist of Endangered New Jersey Wildlife

The Wildife of Cumberland County, New Jersey
Marvelous personal page with checklists and links.



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Government Sites
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Rivers & Watersheds
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Conservation & Land Use
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Travel & Tourism
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Ecotourism
Books, Publications & Gifts
Media Links
Educational Resources
Weather
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Agriculture
Health & Safety
Just For Fun
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Wildlife Network: Eagle Nestlings
Photojournal: Cape May Beaches
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