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Welcome to PPLD's Animal Resource Guide!

This guide is intended as a starting place for finding information about animals within our collection at Pikes Peak Library District. Use the tabs on the left to locate frequently recommended resources.

Library Databases

Endangered Species This link opens in a new window
Including the addition of 25 new species, this 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the changes in endangered and threatened status. Color photographs and maps provide further illustrate the many species threatened by extinction, including amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, and more. Each entry gives a species description, location, reason for endangerment, and measures being taken to prevent it from extinction.
Endangered Species, 1st Edition This link opens in a new window
Explores the issues surrounding endangered species by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource This link opens in a new window
This online resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges; corals; jellyfishes; segmented worms; crustaceans and mollusks; insects; fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and mammals.

Pikes Peak Library District A-Z Database List

What are Subject Guides?

Subject Guides are mini-websites that offer resources and library services on a specific topic or subject.
Click on one of the blue tabs to the left of this page to navigate through the guide and access resources.
All pages are printable (see option at the bottom of this page).
Subject Guides are accessible at the library, or from anywhere in the world with wifi, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can search for information or resources in the search box at the top right of the page.