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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.

Mauzers tend to bond with a specific person in the home and will follow them like a shadow.

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

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.

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

These pups need natural oils to keep their skin healthy; bathing them often will dry out their skin, so only wash them when necessary.

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

Kodiak bears are the second largest bear in the world after the polar bear.

The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.

Their wings form a “V” shape when flying.

When injured or damaged, the shell of the eastern box turtle can regenerate

Females look similar to males but don’t come in shades of blue

They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!

They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.

You can hear their gobbles up to a mile away!

When threatened, blue death feigning beetles will pretend like they’re dead.