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Named for its distinctively short tail, the bobcat is relatively small member of the Lynx family. These predators are usually nocturnal, so many people are unaware of their presence despite the fact that they range from Central America all the way up into southern Canada. History: An important symbol in Native American mythology, the bobcat…

The chain kingsnake is a fairly common snake species found throughout the United States and Mexico. Chain kingsnakes are sometimes confused with rattlesnakes because they are able to make the same rattling noise, despite not having an actual rattle on their tails. Scientific Name: Lampropeltis getula Characteristics: Chain kingsnakes are not venomous, and instead kill…

Slithering through the dusty sand, this impressive cobra has its fangs bared! Due to their powerful neurotoxic venom, the bite from a hooded cobra can be fatal to humans. Did you know that some cobras can even spit venom from their fangs? History: The largest of all venomous snakes, cobras can grow up to 18…

Smaller, but strikingly similar to the gray wolf, coyotes are a canine that densely inhabits North and Central America. What coyotes lack in size and strength they make up for in adaptability, as they can survive in almost all types of environments – even urban ones! History: A prominent figure in American and Native American…

Endemic to the cold and frigid tundra of Antarctica, the emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species. Of course, this pudgy little penguin baby has a lot of growing to do before it s as big and as colorful as its dad! Scientific Name: Aptenodytes forsteri Characteristics: Did you know that…