Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is Sweden's national dog!
Europe
Trapdoor spider
Ambush their prey using a trapdoor made of silk
Welsh Black Cattle
Welsh Black Cattle were once used as currency in Wales and referred to as “black gold”.
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the only breed recognized by the AKC that is named after a literary character.
Horse Mackerel
Got their name from a myth that other fish would ride them over great distances
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the most successful breeds at obedience trials.
Japanese Bantam Chicken
Japanese bantam chickens are the best flying chicken species
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound can smile and it blushes when it's excited!
Grass Spider
Their fangs aren't big enough to penetrate human skin.
Marsican Brown Bear
They do not fall completely asleep during hibernation but wake up from time to time during the winter to walk around.
Bracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is considered the oldest European pointer. It was a popular hunting dog during the Renaissance, being bred by both the Medici and Gonzaga families.
Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is considered to be quite possibly the world’s smallest hunting dog.
Brazilian Treehopper
They feed on tree sap!
Bark Beetle
Not all bark beetles feed on a tree's bark. Some species feed on fruits, seeds, and other parts of the plant
English Longhorn Cattle
Although they look similar to the Texas Longhorn, they are not closely related.
Merganser
They line their nests with their feathers