Note: Links with a "•" in front of them are videos, the rest link to still imagery.
Animal Anatomy - General
Google Books: Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals
Resources for Animal Artists
Visible Interactive Animal Series
Animal Movement
Normal Joint Range of Motion in the Dog and Cat
• Animals in Slow Motion
• Big Cats and Domestic Cats in Slow Motion
• Cats vs Dogs in Slow Motion
• The Different Gaits of Horses-Animated
• Skeleton of a Horse in Motion-Muybridge
• Locomotion Skills for Simulated Quadrupeds
Animal Imagery - Domestic Cats
Cat Body Language
Different Breeds of Domestic Cats
Mercury the Two-Legged Cat
Awkwardly Sitting Cats
• Cat Walking Animation Reference
• Cat Run Cycle Reference
• Reading Cat's Body Language
• Slow Stalking Cat
• Bane Cat
Animal Imagery - Big Cats
National Geographic - Tiger Pictures
Cheetah Photos
Jaguar Photos
Lion Photos
Puma Photos
Snow Leopard Photos
Tiger Photos
• Big Cats in Slow Motion
• Big Cats Like Boxes Too
• Do Tigers Like Catnip?
• Lions Close Up
Animal Imagery - Domestic Dogs
Bulldog Anatomy Study
Domestic Dog Breeds
How to Read Your Dog's Body Language
Westminster Kennel Club
Stills of Dogs Shaking
• Body Language and Behavior of Dogs
• Golden Loves Guitar
• Guide to Dog's Body Language
• The Many Face of Guilty Dogs
• You Shall Not Pass, Dog!
• Magic for Dogs
• Dogs Annoying Cats
Animal Imagery - Wild Canines
African Wild Dog Photos
Coyote Photos
Grey Wolf Photos
Animal Imagery - Horses
Horse Muscular System
• Horse Jumping in Slow Motion
• Horse Running in Slow Motion
• Horse Walking in Slow Motion
• The Visible Horse in Slow Motion
Animal Imagery - Other Ungulates
Cattle Anatomy
Moose Photos
Zebra Photos
Animal Imagery - Wild Mammals
Shangrala's Rescued Squirrel
• Moose Loose On Ski Course
Animal Imagery - Primates
Anatomy of a Chimpanzee
Bonobo Photos
Chimpanzee Photos
Human vs Primates
Animal Imagery - Birds
Bird Photos
North American Birds Photo Gallery
Fancy Chickens
• Crikey the Kookaburra's Call
• Oscar the Featherless Bird
• Parrot Loves His Bunny Toy
• Penguin Walking and Running
• Penguins Walking and Tripping
• Transforming Owl
Animal Imagery - Reptiles
Reptile Anatomy
Leatherback Turtle Mouth
Animal Imagery - Baby Animals
• French Bulldog Playing With His Pups
• Malamute Puppy Howling
• Polar Bear's First Steps
• Kitten Beats
Sumatran Tiger Cubs at the National Zoo
Animal Imagery - Extinct Animals
How Stuff Works-Dinosaur Bones
Scott Hartman-Dinosaur Skeletons and Anatomy
Fantasy Creatures
10 Steps to Creating Realistic Fantasy Animals
Academy of Art-Character and Creature Design Notes
Creature Design for Video Games
Creating A Fantasy Creature from Concept Art in ZBrush
Desolation of Smaug Concept Art
Google Books: Explorer's Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures
Mythical Creatures and Character Reference
Skeletal Anatomy of a Pegasus
Deep-Sea Mermaids
Diverse Dragon Designs
• Dragons in Motion
Animal Animation
• Bagheera Finds Mowgli
• Squirrel Scenes From Up
• Simon's Cat
• Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
• Toothless and Hiccup
Webcams
Houston Zoo-Chimpanzee Cam
Houston Zoo-Elephant Yard Cam
Houston Zoo-Elephant Pool Cam
Houston Zoo-Flamingo Cam
Houston Zoo-Giraffe Barn Cam
Houston Zoo-Giraffe Platform Cam
SD Zoo-Ape Cam
SD Zoo-Condor Cam
SD Zoo-Elephant Cam
SD Zoo-Koala Cam
SD Zoo-Panda Cam
SD Zoo-Polar Bear Cam
SeaWorld-Penguin Cam
Local Zoos, Sanctuaries, Stables & Museums
LA Zoo
OC Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
Aquarium of the Pacific
Centennial Farm-OC Fairgrounds
La Brea Tar Pits
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
Animal Reference Supplies
Bone Clones
Bone Room
Matoska Trading Company
Skullduggery
Skullery-Replica Skulls
Skulls Unlimited
Animal Drawing Books
Available through the library portal:
Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets
Draw and Paint 50 Animals
Draw Animals in Nature
20 Ways to Draw a Cat and 44 Other Awesome Animals
Available through Amazon:
Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
Animals Real and Imagined
The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature
An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists
Complete Guide to Drawing Animals
Drawing Animals
How to Draw Animals
The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals
Animal Artists
Wayne Barlowe
James Gurney
Joe Weatherly
Claire Wendling
Terryl Whitlatch
Terryl Whitlatch's Gallery on Muddy Colors
Creature Spot
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Society of Animal Artists
Class Project Links
List of Greek Mythological Animals
List of Legendary Creatures by Type
Mythical Creatures Guide
Pixelovely-Animal Drawing Practice
