Have you seen Acorn Woodpeckers? They are very interesting birds both in appearance and behavior. They have red, black, and white coloring on their feathers, and they feed on mainly acorns and will store them in caches for eating during the winter.
Have you heard of the Kit Fox? They can be found in the southwestern region of the United States and in Mexico.1 They are very well adapted to hot temperatures and can be found in desert, scrubland, and grassland habitats.1&2
Travel to Africa and see amazing wildlife up close with this incredible video from wildlife filmmaker, Alan Lacy! Alan Lacy shares his journey in this video as he works on a film project. He captures a lot of the native wildlife around on camera.
Paws are really important for animals – especially for dogs. They help protect them from the surfaces they stand on, help them balance, and navigate the world.
If you have any birds that come to your backyard, you’ve probably seen a Downy Woodpecker. These woodpeckers are both the most common and smallest species of woodpecker in the region of North America.
Invasive species can be a big problem. Invasive species tend to take away resources from the native species in the environment and can make it very difficult for them to survive in their natural habitat.
These birds can be found in tropical forests on the islands of Batanta and Waigeo, which are off the coast of West Papua. They can live anywhere between 5 and 30 years old, and weigh around 2 ounces.