Eurasia
Emperor Goose
Their calls sound like a nasally “kla-ha, kla-ha, kla-ha.”
Eurasian Bullfinch
The shy eurasian bullfinch prefers to forage very close to cover.
European Goldfinch
They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, especially those containing niger seeds.
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Irish Elk
The Irish elk had the biggest antlers of any known deer species.
King Eider
The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.
Musk Deer
The glands of a musk deer can sell for up to $45,000 on the black market.
Pelagornithidae
The biggest members of the Pelagornithidae family were the largest flying birds known.
Perch Fish
Some of the most delicious gamefish in the world
Red Deer
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
Sika Deer
Sikas can make 10 different sounds, from soft whistles to loud screams.
Swallow
swallows have aerodynamic bodies for hunting in flight
Swedish Elkhound
Swedish Elkhounds existed in prehistoric times!
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
East Siberian Laika
Because East Siberian Laikas are from a very cold region, they shed heavily and require a lot of grooming.
Japanese Bantam Chicken
Japanese bantam chickens are the best flying chicken species