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May 16, 2024 · Today, we will explore the lives of the 40 most extraordinary animals in North America. Against all odds, these creatures have become the ultimate survivors in their environments. Their ferocity and adaptability have established them as the undisputed rulers of their territories.
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- Alligator Snapping Turtle
- American Alligator
- American Bison
- Atlantic Horseshoe Crab / American Horseshoe Crab
- Bald Eagle
- Bighorn Sheep
- Black Bear
- Bobcat
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Use the links below to go straight to a particular animal, or continue scrolling to find out about all of the animals on the list... 1. Alligator Snapping Turtle 2. American Alligator 3. American Bison 4. Atlantic Horseshoe Crab 5. Bald Eagle 6. Bighorn Sheep 7. Black Bear 8. Bobcat 9. Brown Bear 10. Bullfrog (American) 11. Chipmunk (Eastern) 12. C...
Scientific name: Macrochelys temminckiiType of animal: ReptileFamily: ChelydridaeConservation status: VulnerableScientific name: Alligator mississippiensisType of animal: ReptileFamily: AlligatoridaeConservation status: Least ConcernScientific name: Bison bisonType of animal: MammalFamily: BovidaeConservation status: Near ThreatenedScientific name: Limulus polyphemusType of animal: Arachnid(or close relation)Family: LimulidaeConservation status: VulnerableScientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalusType of animal: BirdFamily: AccipitridaeConservation status: Least ConcernScientific name: Ovis canadensisType of animal: MammalFamily: BovidaeConservation status: Least ConcernScientific name: Ursus americanusType of animal: MammalFamily: UrsidaeConservation status: Least ConcernScientific name: Lynx rufusType of animal: MammalFamily: FelidaeConservation status: Least Concern- American Alligator. Alligator mississippiensis. Reptile. Carnivore. The American alligator is a native to North America that inhabits freshwater habitats in the southeastern United States.
- American Bison. Bison bison. Mammal. Herbivore. The American Bison is a species that is native to North America.
- American Horseshoe Crab. Limulus polyphemus. Malacostracan. Omnivore. The horseshoe crab is a primitive arthropod that has been around for over 450 million years.
- Arizona Bark Scorpion. Centruroides sculpturatus. Insect. Carnivore. The bark scorpion is a small, but a deadly creature that is found in the southwestern United States.
- Canada lynx. Canadian lynx.
- Gila monster. The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is the largest living lizard in the US and the country’s only venomous lizard. Found in parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and northwestern Mexico, the Gila monster is recognized by its orange and black stripes and spots.
- Ringtail. Not to be confused with the ringtail lemur, the ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) is a species in the raccoon family. Its range spans all the way from Louisiana and Arkansas to California and southern Oregon in the US and as far south as Oaxaca in Mexico.
- Thick-billed parrot. The thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is a red and green parrot formerly native to the US and now only found in Mexico.
- The Grizzly Bears of Alaska. Grizzly bears are a brown bear subspecies and are among North America’s most iconic wildlife species, particularly in Alaska.
- The Bald Eagles of Washington. The bald eagle has been America’s national bird since 1782. This magestic bird is distinctive with their white heads and tails and contrasting dark brown bodies and wings, which have captivated the hearts of America.
- Bison in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park is home to America’s oldest and most famous bison herd. This species is an iconic example of successful conservation.
- Alligators in Florida Everglades. The American alligator is also an example of successful conservation. This species was once listed as endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.
In this list we'll show you 15 examples of the most iconic and well-known North American animals, and learn some facts about each one.
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