LibGuides: Wildlife: Research Resources

Books

Use the library Search to find books on specific subjects. You'll find print books and some ebooks.

Books that check out are on the library 2nd floor.
Reference books are on the 1st floor. They're a great starting place for research.
Partner Libraries search will find books at Gonzaga and other area college libraries.

Your SCC Library has books on these subjects and more:

Mammals
Birds
Birds of prey
Zoology
Social behavior in animals
Evolution (biology)

Browse the 590 section of the library reference books.

Remember that encyclopedias like Grzimek's not only have sections specifically on your animal, but also include discussions on broader topics like:

Mammals: Reproductive processes
Adaptations
Structure & Function (Evolutionary)
Behavior
Nutritional adaptations
Distribution

Use Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia in the library Reference section, or access our online version in the Gale Virtual Reference Library database from the link below.

The Encyclopedia of Animals
Call Number: R 590.3 ENCYCLO 2004
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
Call Number: R 590.3 GRZIMEK 2003
Access the online version of this encyclopedia by searching the library's Gale Virtual Reference Library database. If you use the print version of the book in the library, start by locating your animal in index (last volume of the set).
Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia: Extinction
Call Number: R 590.3 GRZIMEK 2013
A 2-volume set focusing on the diversity of animal life on earth.

Books: Anatomy & Physiology of Animals

Merck Veterinary Manual
Learn about animal anatomy & physiology, behavior, disease, wellness, and more.
[Books by publisher, Schlutersche]
Detailed and illustrated atlas authored by Klaus-Dieter Budras can be previewed online; HORSE, DOG, COW
Schlutersche Open Library: Anatomy of the Dog
Detailed and illustrated atlas authored by Klaus-Dieter Budras

Databases & Articles

Search for articles about your animal in these encyclopedias and periodical indexes:

Gale eBooks
Collection of reference books in a variety of subject areas
Credo Reference
Collection of online reference books covering many subjects including art, business, history, geography, literature, medicine, philosophy, psychology, science, social science, and technology
Britannica Academic
Encyclopedia Britannica, plus a dictionary, thesaurus, world atlas, magazine and journal articles, and a guide to the Web's best sites
Academic Search Complete
Both these databases contain articles from 1000s of magazines, journals, and newspapers covering all topics
Associates Programs Source Plus
Index to magazines, journals, newspapers and books specifically selected for two-year college students
ProQuest
Index to magazines, journals, and newspapers

eBooks

Search our vast collection of ebooks!

Search the Library's eBooks to find titles like these:

eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Collection of downloadable e-books
Gale eBooks
Collection of reference books in a variety of subject areas
Credo Reference
Collection of online reference books covering many subjects including art, business, history, geography, literature, medicine, philosophy, psychology, science, social science, and technology

Example ebooks

Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Fish by F. Brian Eddy; Richard D. Handy
Publication Date: Oxford UP, 2012

Websites

Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
WDFW enforces laws and regulations related to human-wildlife conflict, hunting and fishing, and the protection of fish, wildlife and habitats.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is charged with protecting and enhancing America's treasured fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
Wildlife Conservation Society
WCS uses science to discover and understand the natural world. This knowledge helps us engage and inspire decision-makers, communities, and millions of supporters to take action with us to protect the wildlife and wild places we all care about.
NOAA: FishWatch
"FishWatch provides easy-to-understand science-based facts to help consumers make smart sustainable seafood choices." NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, a US federal government agency, maintains the NOAA website.
Google Scholar
Free index to scholarly literature. Try searching only .gov sites (add site:.gov to your search)

Websites: Endangered Species

Endangered Species (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

Provides a wide range of information about endangered species in the United States. Additional information about foreign endangered species is also included.

Environmental Conservation Online System

Sponsored by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, this page provides information about foreign endangered species.

NatureServe Explorer

An authoritative source for information on more than 70,000 plants, animals, and ecosystems of the United States and Canada. Explorer includes particularly in-depth coverage for rare and endangered species.

World Wildlife Fund

Provides information on some of the more high-profile endangered species.