About this database

The world’s leading taxonomic reference and oldest continuing database of animal biology. 

  • Keep up on all aspects of animal biology and biodiversity issues.
  • Determine the first appearance of an animal name or new species and track taxonomic and nomenclatural changes.
  • Search with the help of extensive thesauri, including subject, geographical, paleontological and taxonomic classifier.
Coverage
Summary: 
The world’s leading taxonomic reference and oldest continuing database of animal biology
Dates: 
1864-present