A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

Its appearance is what really sets it apart—it looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie

At the first sign of danger, it will quickly dive into the water and hide

Can hang upside down while feeding!

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

Can dive down to the bottom of a lake and rest there, safe from predators!

They might not look like much, but they have an incredible talent: singing!

Males are particularly eye-catching with their black and white plumage, looking like they’re wearing a little tuxedo

Can be quite friendly and will often come close to humans, especially if they’re offered food

Only males possess a unique, inflatable, balloon-like nose that they can inflate into a large red shape

Doesn’t have venom, so you don’t need to worry about it if you see one

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

You might mistake it for a big squirrel, but it’s smaller and has a more delicate appearance

The biggest bat you can find in Europe, with wings that can stretch out as wide as your arm!

Considered a sacred bird by ancient Egyptians, often depicted in their art and mythology

A tiny bird, one of the smallest in fact!

Very loyal partners! Once they find a mate, they usually stay together for life

In Iceland, its arrival is eagerly awaited as it signifies the end of the harsh winter

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

The smallest of all the crane species and is known for its elegance and grace

Very active and noisy, with a loud, piercing call that sounds like “pee-wit”

Often called the “singer of the night,” it produces a complex and beautiful melody that has captivated people for centuries

Have been observed remembering the locations of their impaled prey and even using tools to help them catch food

Instead of hopping like other toads, they have a funny little walk, almost like they’re running!

Covered in small, bumpy warts that can even have sharp points

When winter comes, they bury themselves in the mud and basically freeze solid!

Can live for several decades under the right conditions, but grow slowly and only reach maturity after several years

Underneath this colorful beak, there’s a hidden surprise – a built-in net for scooping up a delicious lunch!

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

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

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

Known for their graceful movements and the distinctive “S” shape of their neck

Arguably among the most beautiful songbirds in the world — they enjoy singing after a rain shower

One of the rarest and most endangered eagle species in the world

Sometimes called the “squirrels of the weasel family” due to their impressive arboreal abilities

They spread faster than any other colonizing mammal in the world

Often lives close to humans and is sometimes seen as a pest

Their stiff, upright tail feathers aid them in swimming and diving

Can walk along the riverbed using its wings to stabilize itself against the current

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

The males, in particular, produce a rich and intricate song that contributes to their charm

They consistently display a restless demeanor and exhibit a distinctive, tail-trembling behavior

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

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

Their migratory behavior is often linked to the availability of insects for food

Recognizable by their distinctive and familiar call, resembling the noise of small pebbles colliding, creating a “tak tak” sound

These owls have specialized feathers that make their flight nearly silent

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

Their keen vision enables them to scan vast landscapes, identifying small movements or potential prey items even from high altitudes

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

Resilient creature that can thrive in human-dominated environments

A reptile that can mimic the hues of nature and capture its feast with a tongue that’s like a thunder

The furry flat-tailed mammal that builds its own aquatic empire

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the world’s most widely distributed carnivore!

It was on the brink of extinction only 20 years ago; now, the population is reviving thanks to conservation measures implemented

Possessed with special visual adaptations to catch fish

Fiercely territorial, marking their territory with scent to communicate with other otters

A warty amphibian with golden eyes

Meet the world’s smallest mammal but a fierce predator

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

Their population distribution is often associated with human settlements as they are comfortable in both agricultural and urban habitats

These elegant acrobats perform a perfectly timed and skilled somersault as they approach their chosen resting site

Their muzzle has wrinkled lips, which makes them look like a dog’s face, and is commonly called a bulldog bat

The smallest carnivorous predator in the world and so have limited fat stores and need to eat more than 50% of the body weight

A small, fierce predator known for its agility, hunting skills, and color-changing fur

Due to their adaptability and willingness to migrate to more favorable habitats, great cormorants are found worldwide

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

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

There is more to this species than its majestic coat of thick white feathers and piercing yellow eyes

Aptly named after the goddesses of wisdom and war, little owls have lived alongside human civilizations since 500 BC

This bird looks like a modern mosaic art-piece

If you ever forget the tune of a song, don’t worry; this bird has your back

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

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

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

The iconic and elegant bird with a curved pink bill is known for turning heads

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

This bird is unmistakable for its namesake, spoon-shaped bill

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

The songbird that occasionally eats bats

The master aerial diver and swooper

The most widely dispersed wild bird

One of the best avian vocal mimics

Like those bulging red eyes weren’t scary enough, they eat their innocent chicks when hungry

Living around smelly brackish marshes is unthinkable, but these birds love their isolated habitat or don’t have a sense of smell