Europe

Gray Catbird

Their songs have cat-like qualities and can mimic other birds and animals, like tree frogs.

Eurasian Collared Dove

The Eurasian collared dove has been extensively studied due to its amazing ability to rapidly colonize new territories.

Short-Eared Owl

The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.

Eastern Box Turtle

When injured or damaged, the shell of the eastern box turtle can regenerate

Egyptian Vulture

They steal large ostrich eggs and use rocks and pebbles to crack the shells.

Osprey

They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!

Rove Beetle

When threatened, rove beetles raise the ends of their body like scorpions, but they have no sting.

Wryneck

They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Due to being so attached to their owners, the Welsh Springer Spaniel does not do well with being left alone and can experience separation anxiety.

Flour Beetle

Flour beetles are adapted to survive in very dry environments.

Click Beetle

Click beetles are named for the clicking noise they make to escape predators.

Rhino Beetle

Rhinoceros beetles can lift objects 850 times their weight

Brown Headed Cowbird

Males are generally monogamous during mating season and will protect the female from other males. However, females tend to venture from their partners and mate with other males.

Fleckvieh Cattle

Besides being bred for milk and meat, these cattle were also used as draft oxen.

Spider Beetle

Spider beetles have globular bodies, which makes them look like spiders.

Leptocephalus

Leptocephali have flat bodies filled with jelly-like substances, surrounded by a thin layer of muscle.