Can be black, can be grey but it’s the same bird

Weighs about as much as a couple of slices of bread and is barely bigger than a sparrow

The “cheetahs” of the deep ocean

Symbols of open summer fields and joyful wild song

Black feathers, white cap, sleek shape — it’s the tuxedo of the bird world

Among the most athletic dolphins, known for their spectacular leaps and spins that can reach several meters high

Sometimes called the “scars in the water” thanks to their many white markings

One of the most admired warblers across the continent

Represents one of the last pure lineages of Caribbean iguanas

Their “lemon” color actually changes slightly depending on light and habitat

Though they possess venomous spines near the base of their tail, they rarely use them except in self-defense

Their guano deposits have historically been harvested as fertilizer

Often mistaken for an earthworm

In winter, they’re plain grey and white, but in the Arctic summer, they turn into a glowing rusty red

One of the lesser-known members of the dolphin family, despite its dramatic name

They flip the script — literally!

Crabs make up over 90% of their diet

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

These birds ride ocean breezes for miles without flapping much at all

Even though it’s an ocean bird, it raises its chick in hidden burrows high on Hispaniola

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

The smallest of the eight pelican species

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

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

In the late 1800s, a single ounce of its feathers could be worth more than gold

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

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

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

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

Cannot land on water because their feathers are not waterproof

Goofy-looking yet evolutionarily refined for life above the waves

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

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

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

The pocket-sized falcon with an eagle’s attitude

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

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

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

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

Largest hard-shelled sea turtle on earth

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