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Links to Michigan breeders, competition, facilities and resources including horses, rodeo, dressage & equestrian, dogs, trail riding, birding and nature preserves. (zoos can be found under Michigan Festivals, Attractions & Events.

Michigan History: The Detroit Zoo
Polar bears frolicking in a glass tunnel surrounded by 300,000 gallons of crystal-clear water; kangaroos bouncing about in a simulated Australian Outback; or hundreds of amphibians living in the world’s only amphibian conservation center--a place the Wall Street Journal described as "Disneyland for toads." These are some of the experiences visitors can enjoy at the Detroit Zoo.

Photo Friday: Box Turtle by StormchaserMike
Mike says that box turtles are relatively uncommon. The photo is part of his Cass Lake set. Other sets include outside birds and Josephine the Friendly Squirrel. As you might imagine, Mike also has a number of storm photos (and videos on his YouTube channel)

Get Local in June!
Studies show that spending a dollar at a locally owned business returns 80 cents to the community, that in-state travel by Michiganders is a potent economic driver, and that local food can be every bit as good for the environment as organic. I don't know if there are studies about vacations and health, but I do know that your vacation won't take itself!

Lots more articles below or check the links to the right - photo Looking Down at the Michigan Building by SNWEB.ORG

You might also want to check our Recreation & Sports links for all of Michigan!

A random featured link...
Bootstrap Analysis
A blog that is large parts natural history and aspects of ecological field work, healthy doses of opinions on current science and environmental issues, some personal items including the obligatory cat blogging, and a little bit of crazy stuff.

Featured Links

Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology maintains an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology. Contains pictures, sounds and taxonomy for many many Michigan animals. Spectacular! (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Bootstrap Analysis
A blog that is large parts natural history and aspects of ecological field work, healthy doses of opinions on current science and environmental issues, some personal items including the obligatory cat blogging, and a little bit of crazy stuff. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)

More Links

Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Bootstrap Analysis (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Center for Animal Therapy (Manchester, Washtenaw County)
Dawn Farm 34th Anniversary Jamboree (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County)
Equine Gatherings (Metamora, Lapeer County)
Great Lakes Jack Russell Terrier Club (Howell, Livingston County)
Heartwood Arabians (Carleton, Monroe County)
Michigan Dog Owners Assn (Owosso, Shiawassee County)
Michigan State Pinto Breeders & Owners Club (Howell, Livingston County)
Rouge River Bird Observatory (Dearborn, Wayne County)
Saginaw Bay Birding (Essexville, Saginaw County)
SBP Equine Products & Northern Breeze Quarter Horses (Millington, Tuscola County)
Shane's Tack, Excellence in Horse Supplies (Farmington Hills, Oakland County)
ShanesTack - Farm, Barn and Equine Supplies (Farmington Hills, Oakland County)
St.Clair Labradoodle Kennels (Avoca, St. Clair County)
St.Clair Labradoodle Kennels (Avoca, St. Clair County)
St.Clair Labradoodle Kennels. F1b,Apricot pups avail. (Port Huron, St. Clair County)