Often called the “tiger of the sky” because of its fierce hunting skills and bold personality

They flip the script — literally!

The ghost of the rainforest — more often heard than seen

Easily recognized by its bold facial markings that resemble a pair of white spectacles

Looks more like a living vine or a character from a fantasy novel than a typical reptile

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

One of the most widespread opossum species on the continent

Its pig-like nose is sensitive and flexible, helping it locate underground prey like grubs and worms

Though this duck can fly, it’s right on the edge of being flightless

Look a bit like a cross between a beaver and a rat

Both feared and respected, often appearing in traditional stories and as a symbol of danger and power

A rare treasure of South America’s coast — small but fierce, quiet but clever

The largest herbivores of the dry areas of South America

Even from day one, they’re already scrambling up slopes alongside their mothers!

A dark flyer of the South Atlantic, faces a tough fight against invasive mice

The smallest of falcons in the entirety of America, but you would be mistaken to take this bird lightly

Aptly named the biggest of the Penguin species & Olympic diver of the bird world

They have a unique habit of storing excess food by hiding it in tree crevices, which they may return to later

Brilliant mimics, they can copy bird calls and even human-made sounds like car alarms and ringing phones!

Their howls can be heard up to 5 km (3 miles) away!

A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

While it’s one of the largest snakes in the world, it’s smaller than its green cousin

Easily recognizable by its distinctive black hood, which it can raise or lower at will

Also known as “barking deer” because of their loud, barking alarm calls

Got its name from its distinctive, boat-shaped bill, which is wider than it is tall

Has one of the warmest fur of any mammal

Well-adapted to the cold Arctic climate and can withstand temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F)

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

With their stately waddle and regal demeanor, they are the undisputed monarchs of the Antarctic ice

Known for their bright plumage and lively behavior, making them some of the most recognizable birds in the tropics

A small, but mighty bird dressed in a tuxedo and living in one of the coldest places on Earth

With its strong, sharp beak, it’s a master at pecking holes into trees to find tasty bugs hiding inside

Can hang upside down while feeding!

They’re kind of like big, furry rats but with a different shape

Got a long tail, a big head, and a curved bill with little grooves on it – that’s where its name comes from

Don’t let their name fool you; they actually prefer to eat mussels and limpets rather than oysters!

Unlike rabbits, they don’t live in burrows, instead, they make shallow nests in the grass called forms

Can go for a long time without drinking water because they get enough from the plants they eat

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Once hunted extensively for their meat and beautiful horns that pushed their numbers to dangerously low levels

Can outrun most predators on the pampas, reaching speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph)!

Got the looks of a hawk with the scavenging habits of a vulture

Think of camels, but minus the hump!

Fearless defenders of their nests and chicks, often taking on much larger animals or humans if they perceive a threat

This bird is a real chatterbox, constantly announcing its presence with its loud, three-part call – “kis-ka-dee!”

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They don’t build their own nests – they cleverly take over burrows abandoned by prairie dogs, ground squirrels, or even tortoises!

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

National symbol of Chile and appears on the country’s coat of arms, representing the nation’s wildlife heritage and natural beauty

Remarkable architects that construct domed nests from mud and straw

Its song is often associated with the arrival of spring and is a symbol of joy and renewal

The “living tractors of the East”—vital in traditional agriculture, particularly in Asia

A popular pet in the United States, but it is also considered an invasive species in Florida

Not only one of the largest deer species but also among the most majestic

Introduced to many regions where it is now considered an invasive species

They can spend up to two-thirds of their day traveling and feeding

A magnificent bird of prey, blending into the forest with its striking colors and ruling the skies with its impressive wingspan

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

One of the largest and strongest sea turtles in the world

The Pleistocene armadillo with a car-sized shell and a lethal tail

Despite its name, this animal was not a true tiger, nor was it related to any modern cat

Discover the mystery of a prehistoric giant: an enormous herbivore with powerful claws and a tragic fate

One of the rarest wild cats, until recently, most data about them were collected from 2 photographs, 3 skull samples, and 14 skin samples

One of the smallest cats, native to central and southern Chile-Argentina

Discover the resourcefulness and adaptability of this cunning fox-like predator that’s mastered life in the rugged high-altitude terrain

A majestic predator that rules the jungle with its stunning stripes, fierce hunting skills, and impressive vocalization abilities

These wild cats are cute, intelligent, agile, and well-adapted to inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests

Survival of the fittest? This cat takes it to a whole new level, always ready to pounce and conquer any habitat

Small but mighty, this cat is a stealthy predator that swims, climbs and hunts with sass and style

Small, sly, and swift – it may be pint-sized, but it packs a punch when it comes to survival in the grasslands

Communicate using various vocalizations such as whistles, whinnies, and growls

To be or not to beaver? Beavers are armed with transparent eyelids that act as goggles to see underwater

Their neck vertebrae have a hinge mechanism that allows it to dart its long neck and pierce its prey quickly

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

Their call, often compared to a donkey’s bray, is how they got their name in some regions

The endangered cousin of the Fiordland penguin

The penguin with a cool tiara

The most grumpy penguin with a helmet and a chinstrap!

Bushy tailed fastest diving penguin

The largest native living bird of America

The cute birds from South America

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds

Impressive flights but clumsy walking on the ground are observed in these birds due to awkward legs

These mighty birds have the longest wingspan, second only to wandering albatrosses

The humongous bird with the largest wing span of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) – seems straight out of a fantasy movie

A small beaked toucan that looks like it came straight from a Halloween party

The largest toucan there is with a long and serrated beak

An easily recognizable bird due to its pink body and spatulate bill

The flocks of this striking self-descriptive bird are a sight to behold