{"id":537,"date":"2022-03-07T20:12:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T20:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwildlifeweek.nwf.org\/?page_id=537"},"modified":"2022-03-07T20:12:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T20:12:39","slug":"playing-wild","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nationalwildlifeweek.nwf.org\/2023\/playing-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing Wild Across America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Playing Wild<\/h3>\n\n

Across America<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Check out different wildlife species that live in your area and learn fun facts about our wild friends and how we can help protect them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

\"A<\/div>
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\"Black<\/a>\n
Forest<\/h5>\n\n

BLACK BEAR<\/h3>\n\n

Found in forest areas, American black bears are typically solitary creatures but bond strongly with their family units. Young black bears are curious and love to wrestle and tumble!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
\"Manatee\"<\/a>\n
ATLANTIC MARINE<\/h5>\n\n

MANATEE<\/h3>\n\n

A threatened species, the manatee is sometimes known as the \u201csea cow\u201d because they forage on aquatic plants and eat many hours a day. When together, manatees can be very playful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Wetlands<\/h5>\n\n

CROCODILE<\/h3>\n\n

A hunter by nature, the American crocodile is also a player living in wetland areas. They have been spotted playing with streams of water, debris floating in the water and their prey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
\"Prairie<\/a>\n
GRASSLAND<\/h5>\n\n

PRAIRIE DOG<\/h3>\n\n

Throughout grassland areas, prairie dogs live in large colonies in underground burrows. Social and playful, these creatures live together and share responsibilities to look out for predators.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Mountains<\/h5>\n\n

COUGAR<\/h3>\n\n

Found in mountainous areas, cougars or mountain lions are a threatened species. They hunt at night silently stalking prey before pouncing. Young cubs love to chase and play with each other.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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DESERT<\/h5>\n\n

CONDOR<\/h3>\n\n

Residing in the southwest region, condors need adequate territory for food and shelter\u2014flying up to 200 miles a day. Playful and curious, condors play-fight, preen and inspect new things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\"A<\/div><\/div>\n\n
\"Sea<\/a>\n
PACIFIC MARINE<\/h5>\n\n

SEA OTTER<\/h3>\n\n

Living on the Pacific coast, sea otters are the smallest and cutest marine mammals in North America. Social and playful, sea otters are known to juggle rocks and toss pebbles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\"Mutual<\/div>
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Protecting Animals at Play Since 1963<\/h4>\n\n

For 60 years, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has shown viewers the world’s most exotic places and creatures. The legacy continues today with a new series, Protecting the Wild<\/em>, bringing animals at play to a new generation of wildlife conservationists.<\/p>\n\n

Watch now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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