Animals and Wildlife in North America

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.

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List of Animals in North America

Animal	Scientific Name	Habitat	Notable Features
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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