They flip the script — literally!

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

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

One of the few rodents known to live in social underground groups

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

Once you’ve heard them laugh, it’s hard to forget!

The only albatross species that breeds in the equatorial zone

The largest herbivores of the dry areas of South America

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

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

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

Despite its large size and somewhat clumsy appearance on land, it is an exceptionally graceful flier

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

It’s a frog, but it doesn’t look like the typical frogs we think of!

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

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

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

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

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!”

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

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

They spread faster than any other colonizing mammal in the world

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

Their toe pads have microscopic hair-like structures called setae, allowing them to stick using van der Waals forces

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

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

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

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

Surviving against all odds, this elusive fox is the ultimate master of survival in the harsh landscapes of Chile

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

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

When choosing a mate, foot color is of primary importance as a reliable indicator of health, immunity, and age

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

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

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 penguin with a cool tiara

A blue, small wonder of the penguin world

The most grumpy penguin with a helmet and a chinstrap!

Bushy tailed fastest diving penguin

The cute birds from South America

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

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

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

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

The most widely dispersed wild bird

The scarlet ambush hunter

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

On the brink of disappearance due to habitat destruction, global warming, and overgrazing

Try playing hide and seek with this bird in snowy lands

This bird can give any cross-country runner a run for their money

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

They appear out of nowhere and disappear in a blink

The largest and heaviest raptor in the world

One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica

The ends of the mouth are permanently curled upwards that look like a smile or a menacing grin

The largest member of the order Carnivora, adult males, can be six times larger than polar bears!

Unfortunately, they are commonly killed for their habits of damaging fishing nets and stealing fish from fishing and farming operations

The population was once thought to be extinct until a group of 200 individuals was found on Juan Fernández islands in the 1960s

The most recently described and smallest member of toothed whales –it was only classified as a distinct species in 1991

The smallest baleen whale

Most common of right whales, cruising the southern oceans

A bad omen or a harmless seed disperser?

The most widespread large mammal of the Americas: from Canada’s Yukon to the Andes in South America

One of the few wild animals to have been used for obtaining wool without domestication

The mysterious diver of the ocean is the largest and only sea turtle without a hard shell and scales

A tree dwelling reptile native to Chile and Argentina