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Please note: Specialised encyclopaedias and manuals dealing with specific animals or specific areas of study, are listed on the links page for the particular animal or subject area.

Encyclopaedias

The Encyclopaedia Britannica
Free Web abridged version of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Scroll down the page until you get to 'Browse Britannica'. From here you can search an abridged version.

Atlapedia Online
Produced by Latimer Clarke Corporation Pty Ltd this resource contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

Veterinary Manuals

Merck Veterinary Manual
The Merck Veterinary Manual is a valuable reference resource for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of animal disease. The online version of the manual is freely available and is published on a nonprofit basis through a cooperative effort of Merck & Co, Inc. and Merial Limited. The left hand frame outlines the table of contents of the manual. An index and the ability to search the manual is also provided.