Illinois

Rat Snakes

Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.

Fox Snakes

In some areas, fox snakes and gopher snakes have crossbred in the wild.

Southern Black Racer

These snakes live underground, beneath piles of leaf litter or in thickets, and they are expert swimmers.

Owl

The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees

Eastern Woodrat

The eastern woodrat mating ritual involves a potentially deadly fight between the male and female before reproduction begins!

Blue Catfish

It's a strong fighter when caught on a fishing line

Blue Racer

Some blue racers have smooth scales that are solid electric blue while others are grayish or brownish.

Giant Beaver

The Giant Beaver are not closely related to modern beaver at all.