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Species that have a similar geographic range to the American black bear (Ursus americanus)
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Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a ‘living fossil’: forms almost identical to this species were present during the Triassic period... More 25 Images 5 Videos -
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Named for their dog-like yip, prairie dogs are in fact rather large, stout, ground-dwelling squirrels. The black-tailed prairie dog is... More 38 Images 10 Videos -
North American otter (Lontra canadensis)
Like other otter species, the North American otter has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are... More 29 Images 5 Videos -
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
A giant of the ocean, the gray whale is mottled dark to light grey in colour and is encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale lice. The... More 48 Images 12 Videos -
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
The hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is one of the largest and arguably most beautiful bats in the Americas. Its body fur is long, dense and... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Renowned for its piercing nocturnal howl, the coyote is one of North America’s most adaptable and resourceful predators. This species is... More 56 Images 11 Videos -
Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 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 -
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)
Information on Pinus ponderosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 1 Video -
Tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus)
The tope shark, the only member of the genus Galeorhinus, is a large, slender shark with a long snout. Its large mouth contains sharp... More 2 Images 0 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 -
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Owing its common name to its short ‘bobbed’ tail, the bobcat (Lynx rufus) has the widest distribution of any native cat in North America... More 38 Images 3 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 -
Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) gets its unusual name from its long, pig-like snout and protrusible mouth which it uses to root... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Pacific angel shark (Squatina californica)
Superficially, the Pacific angel shark resembles a large ray more than a shark, due to its remarkably flat body and huge, wing-like pectoral... More 11 Images 1 Video -
Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans)
The only species in its genus, the silver-haired bat is easily recognised by its dark black to blackish-brown fur, with silvery-white tipped... More 3 Images 0 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 -
Eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
The eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) is a stunning dragonfly that displays extreme sexual dimorphism. The vividly coloured female... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos -
Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus)
Information on the pallid bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos -
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 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 -
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 -
Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)
A large seahorse with a deep chest, the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) has the upright posture, prehensile tail and horse-like head... More 7 Images 1 Video -
North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)
Information on the North American porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 39 Images 1 Video -
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 -
Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata’ refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low, broad... More 23 Images 1 Video
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