The giant salamander is a large amphibian species that belongs to the family Cryptobranchidae. There are three species of giant salamanders: the
Read MoreThe barred owl (Strix varia) is a species of large, nocturnal bird of prey found throughout much of North America. It is also known as the hoot o
Read MoreThe bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey that is native to North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United Sta
Read MoreThe North American bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a medium-sized wild cat native to North America. The bobcat's range extends from southern Canada to nor
Read MoreThe North American beaver, Castor canadensis, is a species of rodent that has played an important role in the history of America, particularly in
Read MorePorcupines are a group of large, slow-moving rodents known for their spiny quills. They belong to the family Erethizontidae, which is native to t
Read MoreOtters are a group of aquatic mammals that have a long history in America. In North America, two species of otters can be found: the river otter
Read MoreThe history of moose in Vermont is an interesting one. Moose were once a common sight in the state, but their population declined drastically in
Read MoreRidgley's Antpitta is a bird species discovered by the American ornithologist Robert S. Ridgely in June 1998 in the Andes of Ecuador. It is a sma
Read MoreA fisher is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae). Fishers are native to North America and are found primarily in the
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