Brazil

Scarlet Macaw

Like many parrots, the scarlet macaw is capable of vocal mimicry.

Fallow deer

The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.

Giant Armadillo

Armadillos have a smell that’s described as strong, sweet and acrid.

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.

Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

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

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!

Spider Wasp

They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.