A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

One of the most well-known and feared snakes in Central and South America

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

Their distinctive “horns,” specialized teeth, and spiral-shaped eggs set them apart from other sharks

A delightful bird with a calm and peaceful nature

Often seen sunning themselves on fences, walls, and tree trunks

One of the smallest species of rattlesnakes in North America, hence the name “midget”

A tiny bird with colors so bright, it looks like it was painted by an artist

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

Small, chubby bird with big, round eyes that make it look extra cute

Can tolerate colder temperatures better than many other amphibian species

Risen from extinction, declared gone in 1996 but miraculously rediscovered in 2004

The state bird of seven U.S. states—more than any other bird

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

Often seen as a symbol of both curiosity and cleverness

You see, its skin can be all sorts of colors, like pink, brown, gray, or even yellow!

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 got big, pointy horns sticking out, making it look like a tiny dragon. Don’t worry though, it’s completely harmless!

It puffs up its body by taking in lots of air to make itself look bigger and scarier to scare away enemies

Even though they might look scary, they’re actually harmless to people and often attempt to flee rather than fight

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

Unlike other woodpeckers, this bird loves to catch bugs in the air, not just from trees

Much smaller than the raccoons you might see in other places, and it has some unique looks

Often seen engaging in antics that include hopping sideways and backwards, a behavior known as the “ferret dance”

One of the most unusual-looking bats with lots of funny wrinkles and folds in its face

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

Really good at climbing trees and fences because their feet have special sticky pads that help them stick to almost anything!

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

A mix between a worm and a lizard, with a surprising trick up its sleeve – tiny legs!

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

Has bulging orange eyes that seem to pop right out of its head, earning it the nickname “popeye hyla”

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

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 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

Unlike many other birds that build nests in trees or bushes, they excavate burrows in earthen banks or road cuts

Famous for its habit of standing on one leg

The smallest of the eight pelican species

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

A genius of the jungle with a vibrant fashion sense

Adapted to survive in the semi-arid, rocky mountain environments

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

Known for their elaborate courtship dances, which involve leaping, bowing and trumpeting

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

An elegant arboreal dweller with a resounding voice that echoes through the forest

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

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

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

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

Meet the smallest and rarest sea turtle in the world

Its slender frame and narrow head bear a beak curved like a hawk’s, earning this marine marvel its name

Resilient creature that can thrive in human-dominated environments

Small but mighty, it rules the desert with ears as big as its heart and pouncing skills that leave prey in the dust

Also called the red lynx, it is the most common wild cat in North America

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

Hunted almost to extinction, they were the first species to be reintroduced to nature

The iconic species of the North American mountains

This widespread cute-looking creature is also known as the ‘gardener of the forest’

America’s smallest and most widely distributed bear, endemic to North America

The second largest bear, right after the polar bear. Sadly, it well might top the list soon

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

The fact that they are critical pollinating agents for the blue agave plant (used to make tequila) saved them from the brink of being endangered

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

Uses a hunting technique known as the Weasel War Dance that involves a series of frenetic turns, manic twists, and jumps to confuse the prey

This beauty, also known as the “God of the air”, is the national bird of Guatemala and its official currency!

A large bird with the tiniest heart and the highest percentage of skeletal muscles used for locomotion

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

The smallest owl in the entire world

One of the most colorful birds — effortlessly falls in love

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

An attractive small toucan found in Mexico, Central, and South America

The national bird of Belize, this majestic bird will make your head turn

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

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

Very good at detecting storms, often the last to leave and first to arrive before and after a hurricane

The most widely dispersed wild bird

The scarlet ambush hunter

The tallest bird of North America- saved from the brink of extinction, with less than 20 left in the ’40s

They don’t need salt, bamboo sticks, or forks to deshell a snail – they have a well-adapted bill to do the job