For wildlife enthusiasts interested in exploring the animals and wildlife that call North America home; there is no shortage of incredible animals to see across the continent.
Animals and Wildlife in North America Stories
12 Most Stunning Fish You Can Catch in American Waters
The Rarest Reptiles Hidden in America’s Forests
California’s Adorable Coastline Engineers: Sea Otters
15 Reasons Why Dogs Are America’s Favorite Pets
The Most Dangerous Animals in North America
Exploring the Animal Kingdom in Los Angeles
Animals Gearing Up for Hibernation Across America
12 Most Unusual Birds You Can Spot in Oregon’s Forests
10 Most Venomous Snakes in US National Parks
Meet The 20 Most Popular Animals Of Utah
The Truth Behind the Largest Shark Attack Hotspots in America
Top 11 National Parks for Wildlife Spotting This Summer
From Iguanas to Pythons—Florida’s War on Invasive Reptiles
12 Animals That Have Lived in the US for Millions of Years
Notoriously Aggressive Mountain Goats Addicted to Human Pee and Sweat Airlifted Out of Park
12 Deadliest Predators You’ll Find in US States
The Largest Wolf Ever Captured in North America
12 Animals You’ll Only See in the Tallest US Ranges
The Insect That Ices Itself
U.S. Scientists Map the Brain of an Octopus
Why Rewilding Jaguars Could Change the U.S. Ecosystem
Colorado Security Guard Faces Off with Black Bear
What Happens If an Alligator Crosses Paths With a Human
A New Species of Bat Was Just Found in Arizona
The Most Dangerous US States for Animal Attacks
The U.S. Lake That Attracts Flamingos Every Spring
The Unsung Wildlife of the Appalachian Mountains
The Secret World of Jaguars in the Amazon Rainforest
Texas Is Home to the Fastest Land Animal in North America, and It’s Not What You Think
Unprecedented: Mountain Lion Scales Tree 50+ feet high
California’s Mountain Lions Are Roaming Closer to Cities Than Ever Before
The US State With the Most Bear Attacks—And Why It’s Increasing
The Deadliest Animal Hotspots in America
Discovering Georgia’s Fascinating Alligator Population
These 11 Invasive Species Are Taking Over the US
The Deepest Cave in North America Has a Shocking Secret
The Deepest Lake in the US and Its Hidden Mysteries
How Climate Change Is Bringing More Deadly Animals to the US
14 Dangerous Animals That Have Been Spotted in US Backyards
Animals and Wildlife in Rhode Island
Legal Groups Demand Action To Stop Impending Hippo Extinction
12 Most Dangerous Creatures in North America
The Best Animals to Spot in Public Gardens Across America
Animals in Idaho
This Lizard Shoots Blood From Its Eyes
Which US State Has the Most Dangerous Wildlife? The Answer May Surprise You
Florida’s Invasive Python Problem Is Getting Worse, and Scientists Are Racing to Stop It
Why Some Wolves Are Now Fishing in Alaska
This Rare Bobcat Behavior Left Scientists Speechless
Watch Sea Lion and Octopus Battle in Vancouver
Florida’s Manatees Are Facing a Crisis—Here’s How People Are Helping
List of Animals in North America
Animal | Scientific Name | Habitat | Notable Features |
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American Bison | Bison bison | Grasslands and prairies | Largest mammal in North America, significant to many Native American cultures |
Bald Eagle | Haliaeetus leucocephalus | Lakes, rivers, and coastal regions | National bird of the United States, symbol of freedom |
Grizzly Bear | Ursus arctos horribilis | Forests, subalpine meadows, and alpine tundra | Noted for its size and strength, iconic wildlife of North American wilderness |
Grey Wolf | Canis lupus | Forests, tundras, deserts, and grasslands | Symbol of wilderness and the subject of conservation efforts |
American Alligator | Alligator mississippiensis | Freshwater wetlands of the southeastern US | Largest reptile in North America, conservation success story |
California Condor | Gymnogyps californianus | Rocky shrubland, coniferous forests, and grasslands | One of the world’s rarest bird species, subject of intensive conservation efforts |
Moose | Alces alces | Forests of the Northern United States, Canada, and Alaska | Largest member of the deer family, known for its massive antlers |
North American Beaver | Castor canadensis | Lakes, rivers, and wetlands | Known for building dams, canals, and lodges; significant impact on North American ecosystems |
Mountain Lion | Puma concolor | Mountains, forests, and swamps | Also known as the cougar or puma, a top predator in various habitats |
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