Gnat
Males form large mating swarms at dusk
Mexico
Tick
They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite
Jumping Spider
Some can jump 50 times the length of their bodies
Biscuit Beetle
The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast
Harris Hawk
Their vision is eight times better than a human's
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.
Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood
Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world
Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail
Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!
Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.
Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.
Massasauga
The name “Massasauga” comes from the Chippewa language, meaning “Great River Mouth”.
Garter Snake
Female garter snakes give birth to live young rather than laying eggs!
Red-Eared Slider
Sliders spend lots of time basking in the sun. As cold-blooded animals, they need the sun to heat up.
Jackrabbit
They can run as fast as 45 mph.