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Species related to the American black bear (Ursus americanus)
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Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos -
Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is... More 33 Images 0 videos -
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos -
Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed... More 44 Images 2 Videos -
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos -
American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The... More 39 Images 5 Videos -
American bison (Bison bison)
The American bison, the largest mammal in North America, once roamed the continent in vast herds and helped to shape the ecology of the... More 61 Images 9 Videos -
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest living land carnivore, with adult males growing up to 2.6 metres in length. The most... More 66 Images 25 Videos -
Louisiana waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla)
An attractive bird with cryptically-coloured plumage, the Louisiana waterthrush (Sieurus motacilla) is renowned for its peculiar... More 4 Images 2 Videos -
Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance... More 47 Images 2 Videos -
Ramsey Canyon leopard frog (Lithobates subaquavocalis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Information on the Douglas fir is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos -
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 3 Videos -
Pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris)
A relatively common, medium-sized amphibian found in North America, the pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris) is characterised by squarish or... More 18 Images 0 videos -
Chiricahua leopard frog (Rana chiricahuensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Mink frog (Lithobates septentrionalis)
The mink frog (Lithobates septentrionalis) is a medium-sized North American frog, named for the distinctive mink-like or rotten onion-like... More 11 Images 2 Videos -
Foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii)
Information of the foothill yellow-legged frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 24 Images 3 Videos -
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos -
Canadian yew (Taxus brevifolia)
Information on the Canadian yew (Taxus brevifolia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos -
Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Information on Eastern hemlock is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
California mouse (Peromyscus californicus)
Information on the California mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 3 Videos -
Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa)
Information on the subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos -
Northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)
The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a long-whiskered, nocturnal mammal of forested areas in North America. Despite its... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Information on the grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 3 Videos -
Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
Information on the striped skunk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 4 Videos -
Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris)
On land, this enormous marine mammal may be a lumbering mass of blubber, but once in water, it transforms into a graceful swimmer and... More 50 Images 5 Videos -
Common seal (Phoca vitulina)
Also known as the harbour seal, the common seal is the smaller of the two breeding seals in Great Britain. When hauled out it often adopts a... More 48 Images 6 Videos -
Puma (Puma concolor)
Other than man, the large, slender puma (Puma concolor) has the greatest natural distribution of any terrestrial mammal in the Western... More 79 Images 25 Videos -
California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)
This highly social and intelligent species is well adapted to a semi-aquatic life-style. California sea lions swim using their fore-flippers... More 41 Images 4 Videos
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