Iowa

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

Blue Racer

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

Short-Faced Bear

The modern Spectacled Bear, which lives in South America, is related to the Short-Faced Bear!

White-Eyed Vireo

During courtship, males put on exciting displays by fluffing their plumage, spreading their tails, and letting out a whining call.