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Natural History

This section of our library offers reference information concerning plants and animals, with emphasis on species found in the San Antonio region. Below the list of documents, scroll down to see a list of outstanding websites.

Our library holds the following documents on natural history:

(1) How you can help local wildlife.

(2) A glossary of natural-history terminology.

(3) An overview on the role of predators.

(4) A look at how food affects animal life.

(5) A report on mountain lions.

(6) A report on bats.

(7) Endangered species and why they matter.

(8) Getting along with alligators.

(9) Questions and answers about birds.

We also recommend these outstanding natural-history websites:

Miscellaneous

(1) Nature Videos

http:www.natureviewing.com

Bats

(1) Bat Conservation International

http://www.batcon.org/

Birds

(1) San Antonio Audubon Society

http://saaudubon.org

(2) Cornell Lab of Ornithology

http://birds.cornell.edu/

(3) Children's Guide To Birdwatching -- http://

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/adv/birding/beginbird/kidbird.htm

(4) Electronic Resources on Ornithology

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/NHR/bird.html

(6) Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/

(7) Ornithology.com

http://www.ornithology.com/

(8) BirdzillaRadio.com

http://www.birdzilla.com

Herps (reptiles and amphibians)

(1) University of Texas

http://www.zo.utexas.edu/research/txherps/

Hoofed animals

(1) Ultimate Ungulates

http://www.ultimateungulate.com/

Predators

(1) Predator Conservation Alliance

http://www.predatorconservation.org/

(2) Mountain Lion Foundation of Texas

http://www.mountainlions-texas.org/