Mexico

The larvae of the Io Moth has a poisonous and painful sting.

They are covered in thousands of fuzzy blonde hairs.

Their fangs aren't big enough to penetrate human skin.

They feed on tree sap!

They line their nests with their feathers

They live in coffee and citrus plantations during the winter

They travel and forage in pairs or groups

They can reach speeds of 25 Mph but prefer to soar low and slow.

They can live up to 9 years.

The northern jacana is one of two species found in the Americas, from the United States to Panama.

Males learn distinct songs from the community they grew up in and continue to sing in the same dialect as adults.

The elf owl is the smallest and lightest owl in the world

They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.

They are loud, spirited birds with raucous cries that sound like bursts of laughter.

Their feathers have red, waxy tips that can be hard to identify unless you’re up close.

They form lifelong pair bonds and live in groups near water sources.

Common grackles are a pest species that damage crops and spread disease.

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