SAIN resources: Gateways and PortalsThese are resources about gateways and portals in the NBII catalog There are 27 resources available. 1. Animal Information Database Resource Identifier: http://www.seaworld.org/infobook.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Uncontrolled Keywords: Education , Terrestrial , Aquariums , Terrestrial , Aquatic , Terrestrial , Zoos , Terrestrial , Collection - Gateways and Portals , Collection , Organizations and Associations Description: The Animal Information Database is an educational Web site from Sea world/Bush Gardens. The site contains a wide variety of information about many animals including fun facts, biological classification, habitat, and news about specific animals at the Sea World/Bush Gardens parks. A fun part of the site is the Animal sounds Library where visitors can listen to the interesting sounds made by a number of animals. Resource Type: Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English 2. Ask USGS: Earth Science Information Center Resource Identifier: http://ask.usgs.gov/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Subject: Biodiversity, Natural resources, Conservation, Nature conservation, Resource conservation, Government Agencies, World Wide Web, Internet, Information technology, Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Education, Environmental Education, Environmental awareness Uncontrolled Keywords: Teacher resources, Federal Government, Federal agencies, Gateways, Portals Description: This website is an information center for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), government-established organization that collects and analyzes scientific data relating to observation, utilization, and conservation of the United States’ natural resoces. The Ask USGS website is designed to provide an overview of the various USGS programs, studies, and activities, focused in various areas throughout the US. This site allows the user to send questions to USGS, view maps, fact sheets, and real-time collection data, browse various publications of the USGS, and link to any of the USGS web pages, including the Geology, Geography, Biology, Water Resources, and Educational pages. Publisher: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Resource Type: Announcements and News Releases, Datasets and Statistics, Fact Sheets, Graphics and Images, Laws and Regulations, Maps and Map Services, Organizations and Agencies, Publications, Site Conservation Plans Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 3. Biodiversity Databases Resource Identifier: http://www.academicinfo.net/biodivdata.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Academic Information Subject: World Wide Web, Internet, Information technology, Plants, Vegetation, Organisms, Wildlife, Animal diversity, Fauna, Species, Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis Uncontrolled Keywords: Gateways, Portals Description: This is a directory of databases that contain free resources on biodiversity. Here, students will find general indexes and resources, free online publications, journals, and databases, career opportunities, and online reference material. Publisher: Academic Information Resource Type: Databases and Information Systems Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Both Continent: North America Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 4. BioNet Book Resource Identifier: http://www.pasteur.fr/recherche/BNB/bnb-en.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Institut Pasteur Uncontrolled Keywords: Database , Organism ID , Terrestrial , Aquatic , Terrestrial , Threatened and Endangered , Terrestrial , Collection - Gateways and Portals , Collection , Organizations and Associations Description: BioNetbook is a directory of Web pages for Biology. It is available both in Frech and in English. The database allows the user to search either by keyword, subject, by searching a geographical directory, or simply by browsing the entire database. One may search by resource type, organism, or biological domain. Publisher: Institut Pasteur Resource Type: Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English 5. Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH) Resource Identifier: http://www.cnah.org/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH) Subject: Organisms, Wildlife, Animal diversity, Fauna, Taxonomy, Reptiles, Lizards, Snakes, Turtles, Tortoises, Biodiversity, Natural resources, Conservation, Nature conservation, Resource conservation, World Wide Web, Internet, Information technology Uncontrolled Keywords: Gateways, Portals, Digital library Scientific Name(s): Reptilia Common Name(s): Reptiles Description: This site is the homepage for the Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH), a non-profit foundation organized to provide education and information on reptiles and amphibians of North America, with a focus on their preservation and conservation. The site contains a databank of species and taxonomy information, as well as information on current herpetology research and conservation efforts. Also includes relevant links to collections, publications, and news items. Publisher: Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH) Resource Type: Announcements and News Releases, Datasets and Statistics, Fact Sheets, Graphics and Images, Life Histories and Species Profiles, Organizations and Agencies, Taxonomies Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States Rights: Copyright held by Publisher >> Next 5 Titles Geographic Perspectives
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