Eider
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
The shy eurasian bullfinch prefers to forage very close to cover.
They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, especially those containing niger seeds.
One of the most invasive species in the world
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
They line their nests with their feathers
They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.
It interbreeds with the pine bunting
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.
They build their nests off the ground in tree holes, cavities, stone walls, and roofs
Depending on the habitat and climate, these beetles can live between 2 to 10 years, often staying in their larval stage for several years, making them extremely dangerous to wooden structures.
The Devil’s coach horse beetle can emit a noxious substance to deter predators
There are around 7,000 different species!
Most closely related to the Sheep!