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True to its name, the smooth-sided toad is one of the few toads with smooth skin. It lives in the tropical forests of northern South America, where it eats insects and small mammals.
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The red-footed tortoise is found throughout South America and on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Barbados. These long-lived tortoises have bright red, yellow or orange patches on their legs, tail and head.
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The plecostomus, or suckermouth catfish, is found in fresh and brackish waters and prefers fast-flowing streams and rivers with pebbly substrate. Its appearance varies based on its surroundings and environment. These catfish are sometimes referred to as „janitor fish“ for their ability to clean tank algae.
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Hooded mergansers are ducks named for the white, fanlike crests that males have on their heads. These birds are the smallest North American mergansers. They breed in Canada and spend winters along coastal regions in the U.S.
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True to its name, the long-tailed salamander’s tail takes up more than half of its body length. These salamanders are found along the eastern United States where they live in creek beds, caves, streams and ponds.
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Channel catfish live in freshwater rivers, lakes, streams and ponds throughout North America. They are bottom-dwelling, opportunistic carnivores.
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Native to the Americas, the barred parakeet (also known as the lineolated parakeet) is a small, green member of the parrot family. It lives year-round in the humid tropical highland forests near the equator. Their small, green bodies make them quite difficult to spot in their native forested habitat, so they are more often heard flying overhead rather than seen.
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With ruddy coats and tufted ears, caracals are incredibly striking animals. They are also the heaviest of the small African cats. These agile hunters range along the African continent, up into the Arabian Peninsula through northwest India.
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The green aracari is a tropical bird named for its dark green back, wing and tail feathers. Its large bill is bright red, yellow and blue with a serrated edge.
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King vultures are one of the largest New World vulture, second only to condors. They range from Mexico to Argentina and feed on carrion.
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