Mother Nature on the Web
One click on Poisonous and Dangerous, Mammal Tracks or Threatened in the ZipGuide on this encyclopedic nature site unleashes a detailed report on the nasties, beasties or endangered critters lurking in your ZIP Code. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, the site offers a cornucopia of crisply organized content, blissfully free of blinking ad banners.
Grabbing center stage are the only online field guides to America’s plants and animals. Curious about a weird toad sighting or a walking snake invasion? E-mail the experts for a scientific rundown. Adventurous birders can click on Hawkwatch to track raptor migrations. Toro lawn jockeys will learn how to create a certified wildlife habitat in their own backyard. Stargazers can trace constellations. And outdoor fans can scope out national parks and refuges while the kids gross out on Ranger Rick’s Wacky Wildlife. There’s lots to do here, even more to learn.
-- Susan Dworski
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