Forbes Library Subject Guides

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MassWildlife
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MassWildlife- Keeping Captive / Exotic Wildlife
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Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association of Massachusetts
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Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association of Massachusetts\\

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Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
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PetFinder
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PetFinder\\

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USDA Pet Travel
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_travel.shtml\\

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USDA Pet Travel\\

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Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
http://www.dpvhs.org/
Find a pet or find out how to volunteer.

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Finding Journal Articles and Reference Sources

Science Online (library access | home access)
Science Online is a complete reference database containing thousands of entries covering animal anatomy, anthropology and archaeology, astronomy and space technology, atomic physics, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, general science, genetics, health and medicine, human anatomy and physiology, marine science, physics, and weather and climate.
Provided through the C/WMARS library network.
Science In Context
Gale Science in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. The new solution merges Gale’s authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, experiments, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Salem Science (library access | home access)
This suite of databases includes the complete contents of Salem Press's Encyclopedia of Global Resources, Forensic Science, and The Solar System, in a searchable online format.
Provided by Forbes Library -- requires a 14-digit Forbes Library card to log in.
Credo Reference
Credo Reference covers every major subject, including science, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes 538 hundred highly-regarded reference titles, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

Websites: Wildlife

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Massachusetts division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Maps, outdoor recreation areas, hunting regulations, wildlife viewing areas, and also, information on what to do if you find an injured animal.

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Massachusetts division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Maps, outdoor recreation areas, hunting regulations, wildlife viewing areas, and also, information on what to do if you find an injured animal.

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Information on what animals may be legally kept as pets in Massachusetts and a summary of relevant legislation including permits and exemptions.

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Information on what animals may be legally kept as pets in Massachusetts and a summary of relevant legislation including permits and exemptions.

Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association of Massachusetts\\

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Websites: Pets

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Find a pet, donate, or read the newsletter.

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Find a pet, donate, or read the newsletter.

Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
http://www.dpvhs.org/
Find a pet or find out how to volunteer.
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Search for pets by state.

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Search for pets by state.

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(:feature-box Finding Materials on Animals in the Library:)

Finding Materials on Animals in the Library

Forbes Library uses the Cutter Expansive Classification system to order books throughout the library. Under this system you will find books on animals shelved under the following call numbers:

O	Zoology
OS	Spiders
OU-OW	Insects
PC-PD	Fish
PE-PF	Reptiles and amphibians
PG	Birds
PH-PT	Mammals
PW-PZ	Humans, Anthropology
QV	Animal health, Veterinary medicine
RK	Domesticated animals, including pets

Materials with these call numbers can be found in the reading room (new books), on the mezzanine, in the reference collection, in the children's room, and in our collection of documentary films. (:feature-box-end:)

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This page provides basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals.

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This page provides basic information on domestic and international travel of common pets and other animals.

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Science

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MassWildlife- Keeping Captive / Exotic Wildlife
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/regulations/regulations_exotic.htm
Information on what animals may be legally kept as pets in Massachusetts and a summary of relevant legislation including permits and exemptions.

Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association of Massachusetts
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Find a bird? Find a mammal? Step by step guides for what to do next.

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Search for pets by state.

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Search for pets by state.

USDA Pet Travel
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_travel.shtml
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Find a pet or find out how to volunteer.

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Find a pet or find out how to volunteer.

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Animals

Main.Animals History

Finding Journal Articles and Reference Sources

Websites: Wildlife

Websites: Pets

Finding Materials on Animals in the Library