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

When most people say anaconda, they mean the green anaconda, the largest of all snakes!

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

The largest herbivores of the dry areas of South America

One of the few primates known to “tail-twine”

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

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

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

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

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

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

This amazing creature is the largest parrot in the world and one of the most beautiful birds on Earth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pale yet gorgeous face blushes when this bird is excited, revealing a sensitive and soft heart

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

The largest native living bird of America

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 most widely dispersed wild bird

The scarlet ambush hunter

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

A common scavenger bird that cleans up the roads of Central and South America

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

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

The largest and heaviest raptor in the world

Gear up to get your minds changed if you think all birds love flying

Did someone say birds don’t participate in marathons? Wait, we have a worthy contestant here

These nocturnal birds live in solitary and can peek around even with closed eyes

The world’s most spectacular and most robust eagle species serves a critical ecological role in the ecosystem they live in

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

These specialist predators of termites and ants are not immune to ant bites

Flee and dive into the water when facing a predator and remain deep under the water until the predator leaves

The largest living armadillo, growing up to 1.5m (5 ft) in length, yet it feeds on tiny termites!

Able to swim and will shallow air just before entering the water to assist with buoyancy

Found all over the Americas, it is the most widespread species of all armadillos

Despite the common name, they do not feed on crabs exclusively

Widespread in tropical and subtropical forests Central and South America

Don’t be fooled by their harmless appearances; they can hunt caiman, piranhas, and anacondas in the wild!

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

Secretive and solitary, inhabiting various habitats of Central and South America

They are picky eaters, often plucking off all the furs or feathers of the prey before start eating them

With a purrfect physique and sharp instincts, this cat reigns supreme as the ultimate predator of the wetlands

This solitary cat is America’s largest feline and the world’s third, after the tiger and the lion

First discovered as a fossil in Brazil, before ever witnessed – it was believed to be extinct

During the wet season, they search for crabs in muddy floodplains

With an identity of its own, it’s neither a wolf nor a fox — however, wearing long ears is probably a fashion statement

Also known as tagua and it is the last existing species of its genus, with only 3000 individuals present today

Suffering from poorly developed vision, they heavily rely on vocalization to communicate

Allomothering is a common activity: females of a group display communal care for each other’s infants

From the US down to Brazil, this trans-American lizard is the most common iguana

A small genus of Large snakes, strangling their prey endemic to the Americas

Jacare caiman, raguayan caiman, piranha caiman, red caiman, southern spectacled caiman! It has no shortage of nicknames

A heavily armored small crocodile native to South America