Ibex
Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill
Argentina
Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.
Camel Cricket
The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.
No See Ums
There are more than 5,000 species.
Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.
Angora Goat
Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Mallard
With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
Imperial Moth
Since the imperial moth doesn’t eat, it does die shortly after it lays its eggs. Its lifespan is only about one week.
Kodkod
The kodkod is among the smallest species of cats in the entire world
Huntsman Spider
Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Parakeet
Monk parakeets are the only parakeets that actually build nests. They’re also the only parakeets to nest in great colonies.