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
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Exploring Shark-Free Beaches Across the US
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Unprecedented: Mountain Lion Scales Tree 50+ feet high
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The Most Dangerous Animals in North America
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White Leucistic Alligator Born At Florida Reptile Park
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The Majestic Golden Eagle: A Journey Through Skies and Terrains
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Top 10 Best Spots for Whale Watching in the US
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Animals In Alaska
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Watch Sea Lion and Octopus Battle in Vancouver
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The Garden State: Five Fascinating Animals in New Jersey
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Exploring the Animal Kingdom in Los Angeles
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Animals Gearing Up for Hibernation Across America
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Colorado Security Guard Faces Off with Black Bear
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California’s Biodiversity: A State of Remarkable Wildlife
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Watch: Second Yosemite Wolverine Sighted After Almost a Century
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The Great American Bison: An Iconic Species Making a Comeback
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Discover Texas’s Most Dangerous Animals
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The Largest Ports in the United States
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Discover The Most Beautiful Lakes In The United States
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The Best Lakes to Camp at in The United States
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Discover the Largest Dams in the United States
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The Cleanest Lakes in the United States
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The Fastest Rivers in the United States
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The Longest Trail In The United States
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The 6 Most Leech-Infested Lakes In The United States
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13 Best Lakes For Fishing In The United States
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The Driest Cities In The United States
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10 Longest Biking Trails In The United States
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The 10 longest Hiking Trails in the US
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Prettiest State Parks in the US
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Animals and Wildlife In Maryland
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Animals and Wildlife In Louisiana
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Animals and Wildlife in Massachusetts
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Top 10 Places To Observe Wildlife In The United States
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Top 10 Animal Rights Violation Issues in The United States
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Top 10 Best National Parks In The United States
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Top 4 Animals and Wildlife Invading The United States
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Animals and Wildlife in Indiana
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Animals and Wildlife in Kentucky
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Discover Animals and Wildlife in the USA
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Animals and Wildlife in North America
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Top 10 Dangerous Animals and Wildlife in the USA
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Animals and Wildlife in Saskatchewan
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Animals and Wildlife in Prince Edward Island
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Animals and Wildlife in Michigan
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Animals and Wildlife in Kansas
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Animals and Wildlife in Iowa
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Animals and Wildlife in Maine
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Animals and Wildlife in Costa Rica
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Animals and Wildlife in Mexico
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Animals and Wildlife in the North Pole
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Animals and Wildlife in New Hampshire
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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