Texas
Dimetrodon
Dimetrodon was among the largest predators of the Early Permian Period.
Great Kiskadee
The great kiskadee is a highly adaptable predator that can live in almost any habitat within its range and can hunt in the air, on the ground and in the water.
California Tarantula
They can go for months without eating!
Smooth Earthsnake
Valeria Biddle Blaney (1828-1900) collected the first specimen in Maryland.
Rough Earth Snake
It has a pointed snout that is uses to burrow into moist soil.
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Bellied Woodpeckers will often steal the nests of other birds.
American Eel
Don't eat raw eel! Their blood is poisonous to humans when consumed raw.
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Polyphemus moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t eat.
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Burrowing Owl
The burrowing owl lives in underground burrows
Cactus Mouse
In hot temperatures, they lower their metabolism and become inactive to reduce the amount of water they need to survive
Seagull
Some gulls are capable of using tools
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Ringed Kingfisher
Dives from perches to capture its prey!