[sotd] North American Mammals [September 20, 2006]

        Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 20, 2006

        North American Mammals 

Today's site, from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History,
offers an impressive presentation on mammals of North America. Gentle
Subscribers will discover an outstanding exhibit, covering the continent's
400 mammalian species, with scientifically accurate information, striking
images and multi-media features.

"[T]he National Museum of Natural History's North American Mammals ... is a
searchable database of all living mammals of North America. ... This site
is based on The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals, by Don E.
Wilson and Sue Ruff ... and Mammals of North America, by Roland W. Kays and
Don E. Wilson." - from the website

The site's database can be searched by scientific or common name,
geographic map location, conservation status, and a whizz-bang Flash
application of the mammalian family tree. Information for each species
includes scientific data, a general summary, photo or artist's image. For
some mammals, sound clips of the species in their natural habitats are
available. Printable field guides, tailored to each visitor's selections
are easy to make. Links to additional noteworthy sites are also provided
for many species.

Hike to the site for an excellent general resource on North American
mammals at:

http://www.mnh2.si.edu/education/mna/

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