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

Have an awkwardly stiff gait, kind of like they’re walking in slow motion with exaggerated leg lifts

A creature of the night—rarely seen but ecologically important

Armed with claws and a tongue longer than its head, it specializes in breaking and entering… ant nests, that is

They flip the script — literally!

“Ocellated” comes from the Latin word for “little eye,” referring to the beautiful eye-like spots on their tail feathers

If they feel cornered, they’ll stomp their feet, rattle their quills, and even release a funky smell as a warning

Might visit hundreds of flowers a day to meet its energy needs — it burns calories almost as fast as it consumes them!

Known for its mix of fuzzy cuteness and prickly defense

The ghost of the rainforest — more often heard than seen

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

One of the most beautiful and secretive herons in the world

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

Unlike many snakes that rely on speed or venom, this snake depends on stealth and precision

One of the most widespread and adaptable herons in the world

Crabs make up over 90% of their diet

A small group of nest predators that contains venomous lizards

While still venomous and dangerous if provoked, they are considered less aggressive than some of their rattlesnake cousins

Although they’re fairly widespread, they are rarely seen

These creatures often ingest stones, aiding food digestion and buoyancy regulation in the water

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

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

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

Have some of the best eyesight among marine mammals, which helps them see in the dark, deep waters where they hunt

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

With a cartoonish face that resembles a smiling emoji, Axolotl is among the most famous amphibians

Trick question, is a black-tailed jackrabbit a rabbit or a hare? The answer is a hare!

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

With its keen eyesight, or darting through the trees in pursuit of prey, it embodies the precision and power of nature’s predators

Its long, serrated beak, often called a “sawbill,” is perfectly adapted for catching slippery prey like fish

The most intelligent of all sea lion species; trained for use by the United States Navy

Those ‘eyelashes’ are actually special scales that help them hide in the leaves

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

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

Got their name from their ability to quickly slide off logs or rocks into the water when they feel threatened

Easily recognized by their distinctive hourglass-shaped bands, which are often brown or reddish-brown

Often get mistaken for venomous copperheads due to their similar patterns, but fear not, they are harmless!

Earned the “dog” part of their name from their distinctive, bark-like alarm call that alerted early explorers to their presence on the prairies

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

The magnificent national bird of the United States, distinguished by a snowy white head, neck, and tail

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

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

The smallest of the eight pelican species

Often seen as a symbol of both curiosity and cleverness

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

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

The largest species of Waterfowl present in America

One of the most hunted, widespread, ancient, and well-known game birds

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

Can tolerate colder temperatures better than many other amphibian species

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!

Hooks for hands…

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