Environment

Ocean-dwelling Sea Otters are less stocky than their riverine Otter counterparts.

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The American Badger has a larger size, and broader geopraphical diaspora, than most other New World badgers. Like most Mustelids, it is a fiercesome hunter.

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The Canadian Lynx is more adapted to cold climes and a more ferocious hunter than its feral feline counterpart, the Bobcat.

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The Spanish introduced these small donkeys to the New World in the 16th Century. Today, they are among the Americas' most favorite introduced species.

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One of five species of sea lion the zalophus californianus is coastal eared seal native to western North America.

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These birds' burrowing habits allow them to survive many climates, but they are nonetheless in grave danger today.

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The North American River Otter, or Common Otter, is a water-loving mammal found in wetlands across the continent.

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These birds of prey are found across much of the New World, prized in falconry for both their trainability and physical capabilities.

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The national animal of Canada, this rodent is a unique species of proficient lumberjacks which constructs dams and homes

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Also called the Katanga Lion, these giant social felines are facing increasing pressures from encroaching human populations today.

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Named the Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) for its small size among weasels, it is still a proficient hunter throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere.

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This bird's blue feet make it appear as peculiar as a creature out of 'Alice in Wonderland'.

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Also referred to as a "Polecat", the black-footed ferret is an endangered member of the Weasel family.

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These mobile felines have the largest population and farthest-reaching range of any North American wildcat species.

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Unlike many mammals, these squirrels possess unique physical traits that allow them to seemingly take flight.

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Also called the Gnu, these animals are thriving in many parts of Africa despite having many predators, including humans.

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This bird is commonly found on the found near the cold Southern waters proximate to the continent of Antarctica.

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Living up to its name, this mysterious creature is the largest squid on Earth and the largest invertebrate known to man.

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This large seal can be found living and breeding further south than any other living terrestrial animal.

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While its ability to predict the weather may be overstated, the Groundhog is still a perceptive creature that always seems to stay on the lookout.

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